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Director Isaac Rodriguez Reflects On His New Horror Film 'Last Radio Call'

Director Isaac Rodriguez Reflects On His New Horror Film ‘Last Radio Call’

Written and Directed by Isaac Rodriguez, who also produced alongside Cynthia Bergen, LAST RADIO CALL centers around Officer David Serling, who went missing inside the abandoned Yorktown Memorial Hospital. One year later, his wife has hired a film crew to help bring light on what really happened that night. Using recovered body cam footage, she discovers a dark secret that sends her spiraling down a horrific path of an ancient evil. She must now face an unknown terror to find the answers she desperately seeks. Starring Sarah Froelich, Jason Scarbrough, June Griffin Garcia, Ali Alkhafaji, KeeKee Takatsuki, Bert Lopez, and Makayla Rodriguez, the film will be available across digital and VOD platforms on January 21st, one week after it debuts on the Terror Films Channel. When did this project come to be? This film came together around the beginning of 2021. We had access to the very creepy Yorktown Memorial Hospital and decided to make a film there. And the

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Jan 17, 2022
HorrorFuel.com Talks With The Director And The Star Of 'The Kindred'

HorrorFuel.com Talks With The Director And The Star Of ‘The Kindred’

After watching the new indie horror film The Kindred (review), I sat down to talk with its director Jamie Patterson and April Pearson, because I had to learn more about this terrific, dark, and disturbing film that follows a woman (Pearson) suffering from amnesia who pieces together the events that led to her father’s suicide, only to be haunted by the ghosts of children that she begins to suspect were murdered. Pearson not only gives an incredible performance as the lead actress, Helen, but she also serves as executive producer for The Kindred along with Patterson. Kelli M. McNeely: “I have to tell you, I loved The Kindred. I used words like “fantastic” more than once in my review. I rarely get this excited about a film these days.” April: “Thank you.” Jamie: “Oh, that’s really good. It would have been really awkward if you thought it was terrible and you were like, ‘I hate your film.’ [laughter].” Kelli M.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 14, 2022
Skye Borgman Talks About Her True Crime Documentary 'Dead Asleep' - Premiering On Hulu

Skye Borgman Talks About Her True Crime Documentary ‘Dead Asleep’ – Premiering On Hulu

We’ve got something special for true crime fans. We sat down with documentary filmmaker Skye Borgman who has made many documentaries including her 2017 truly disturbing film Abducted in Plain Sight. Her new documentary, Dead Asleep is making its Hulu debut on December 16th and it’s an interesting case. Dead Asleep explores the murder of Brooke Preston by her roommate Randy Herman Jr. who claimed that he killed her while he was sleepwalking. Luckily, the jury didn’t buy it and he was convicted. In Dead Asleep, Borgman dives deep into the case. The documentary not only features information about the case but also interviews with those involved including lRandy Herman Jr. himself. The documentary presents the case and leaves it up to the viewer to decide if Herman was really sleepwalking or if he was actually awake. I will give you a warning, there is a lot of graphic photos included from the crime scene. Kelli McNeely: “What got you

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2021
Director Johannes Roberts Talks 'Resident Evil's' Return To Its Horror Roots

Director Johannes Roberts Talks ‘Resident Evil’s’ Return To Its Horror Roots

Director Johannes Roberts, known for his films 47 Meters Down and The Strangers: Prey at Night, is taking us back to Raccoon City this November with Sony’s Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City. We sat down with Roberts to talk about the new movie, set to premiere on November 24, 2021, in theaters. A new take on the gaming franchise, Welcome to Raccoon City takes us back to the Capcom games for the adaption, which has no connection to the Milla Jovovich starring franchise. In the movie, “Once the booming home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation, Raccoon City is now a dying Midwestern town. The company’s exodus left the city a wasteland…with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, the townspeople are forever…changed…and a small group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth behind Umbrella and make it through the night.” The cast includes Kaya Scodelario (Crawl) as Claire Redfield, Hannah John-Kamen (Ant-Man and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021
Horror Fuel

Filmmaker Chris Sun Discusses The Real Exorcism That Inspired ‘The Possessed’ And More

Chris Sun, known for horror films such as Boar, Charlie’s Farm, Daddy’s Little Girl, and Come and Get Me, has a new addition to his credit, the supernatural horror, The Possessed staring Wolf Creek actor John Jarratt. We sat down with Chris to discuss The Possessed and the true story inspiration behind it. In the film, Jacob Chandler (Jarratt) is just an ordinary man with an extraordinary gift. The Possessed is a terrifying story of accidental exorcist Jacob and his nephew Liam (Lincoln Lewis). The two 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

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021
Director Christopher Alender Talks ‘The Old Ways’ And ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’

Director Christopher Alender Talks ‘The Old Ways’ And ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’

Back in September, I reviewed the new supernatural horror The Old Ways, calling it “one of the best horror films of the year.” I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with its director, Christopher Alender to discuss not only the movie but also Muppets Haunted Mansion which his production company Soapbox Films produced that premieres on Disney+ this week. In The Old Ways, which premiered at Sitges, “Cristina, a journalist of Mexican origins, travels to the home of her ancestors in Veracruz to investigate a story involving witchcraft and healers. Once there, she is kidnapped by a group of locals who claim that she’s possessed by the devil and that she needs to be exorcised. When she tries to escape this nightmarish situation, the woman starts to believe that her captors may actually be right…” Horror Fuel: “You’ve had quite the impressive career, like Muppets Now. I love the Muppets, Gonzo and Pepe are my favorites. I once had

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021
Horror Fuel

Franchise Creator James DeMonaco Talks About ‘The Forever Purge’ & More In Our Interview

In 2013, we were introduced to The Purge. Since then, we’ve got four sequels, with the newest installment being The Forever Purge, which has just been released. I sat down with James DeMacaco, the creator, writer, and frequent director of the franchise to discuss The Forever Purge and more. In The Forever Purge, “Adela (Ana de la Reguera, Cowboys & Aliens) and her husband Juan (Tenoch Huerta, Days of Grace) live in Texas, where Juan is working as a ranch hand for the wealthy Tucker family. Juan impresses the Tucker patriarch, Caleb (Will Patton, Halloween), which fuels the jealous anger of Caleb’s son, Dylan (Josh Lucas, Ford v Ferrari). On the morning after The Purge, a masked gang of killers attacks the Tucker family—including Dylan’s wife (Cassidy Freeman, HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones”), and his sister (Leven Rambin, The Hunger Games), forcing both families to band together and fight back as the country spirals into chaos and the United States begins

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2021
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HorrorFuel Interviews Eugenie Bondurant, “The Occultist” From ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’

From director Michael Chaves’ comes The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Ahead of its release on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD later this month, I sat down with model turned actress Eugenie Bondurant to discuss her role as “The Occultist,” the villain of the film. The Conjuring 3 reveals a chilling story of terror, murder, and unknown evil that shocked even real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Featuring one the most sensational cases from their files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy, then takes them beyond anything they’ve ever seen before, marking the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense. Behind the scenes, a dark evil lurks pulling the strings, “The Occultist”. Before Eugenie was casting spells and killing people in the third installment of The Conjuring franchise, she was walking the runway and starring in films such as The Hunger Games: Mockingjay

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 21, 2021
Horror Fuel

An Interview With Writer Director Eric Huskisson Co-Owner Of Blood Moon Pictures

Eric Huskisson, writer, director, producer, and co-owner of Blood Moon Pictures, sat down with me to discuss Blood Moon Picture’s 13 Slays Til X-Mas, the holiday horror anthology that just keeps on giving…chills. Eric and I also discuss their other films, including Volumes of Blood and Volumes of Blood: Horror Stories. 13 Slays Till X-Mas is set on December 24th, Christmas Eve, with five seemingly random men who are invited to a dive bar in a mysterious e-mail. They decide to pass the time by resurrecting the old tradition of telling scary stories on Christmas Eve. As each takes turns spinning yarns of yuletide terror it becomes evident, they may be harboring a dark and deadly secret. You can learn more here. Featuring a massive number of directors and cast members, 13 Slays Till X-Mas features 13-holiday themed tales, including Eric’s segment, that are connected by a wrap-around story. Kelli McNeely: “How did you become involved in the film industry?”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 7, 2021
Horror Fuel

Jeff Belanger, The Paranormal Expert From “The Devil Made Me Do It” Talks About Famous Case

Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert, adventurer, speaker, podcaster, Emmy-nominated host, author, “Ghost Adventures researcher, and producer of the “New England Legends” series on PBS and Amazon Prime, is featured in the latest installment of Shock Docs, a documentary series that delves into the world of the paranormal, killers, and more. Shock Docs: The Devil Made Me Do It explores the true story that inspired the most recent Conjuring movie, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Speaking as an expert, Belanger enlightens viewers about some of the events involved with the case as does Lorraine Warren herself. We interviewed Belanger about the documentary as well as his books and other projects. This is what he had to say about the case. Kelli McNeely: “I understand that you are a paranormal expert, you’ve written so many books and been on so many shows, and documentaries, but how did you become involved in that world?” Jeff Belanger: “I grew up in an

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 17, 2021

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Director Isaac Rodriguez Reflects On His New Horror Film 'Last Radio Call'

Director Isaac Rodriguez Reflects On His New Horror Film ‘Last Radio Call’

Written and Directed by Isaac Rodriguez, who also produced alongside Cynthia Bergen, LAST RADIO CALL centers around Officer David Serling, who went missing inside the abandoned Yorktown Memorial Hospital. One year later, his wife has hired a film crew to help bring light on what really happened that night. Using recovered body cam footage, she discovers a dark secret that sends her spiraling down a horrific path of an ancient evil. She must now face an unknown terror to find the answers she desperately seeks. Starring Sarah Froelich, Jason Scarbrough, June Griffin Garcia, Ali Alkhafaji, KeeKee Takatsuki, Bert Lopez, and Makayla Rodriguez, the film will be available across digital and VOD platforms on January 21st, one week after it debuts on the Terror Films Channel. When did this project come to be? This film came together around the beginning of 2021. We had access to the very creepy Yorktown Memorial Hospital and decided to make a film there. And the

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Jan 17, 2022
HorrorFuel.com Talks With The Director And The Star Of 'The Kindred'

HorrorFuel.com Talks With The Director And The Star Of ‘The Kindred’

After watching the new indie horror film The Kindred (review), I sat down to talk with its director Jamie Patterson and April Pearson, because I had to learn more about this terrific, dark, and disturbing film that follows a woman (Pearson) suffering from amnesia who pieces together the events that led to her father’s suicide, only to be haunted by the ghosts of children that she begins to suspect were murdered. Pearson not only gives an incredible performance as the lead actress, Helen, but she also serves as executive producer for The Kindred along with Patterson. Kelli M. McNeely: “I have to tell you, I loved The Kindred. I used words like “fantastic” more than once in my review. I rarely get this excited about a film these days.” April: “Thank you.” Jamie: “Oh, that’s really good. It would have been really awkward if you thought it was terrible and you were like, ‘I hate your film.’ [laughter].” Kelli M.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 14, 2022
Skye Borgman Talks About Her True Crime Documentary 'Dead Asleep' - Premiering On Hulu

Skye Borgman Talks About Her True Crime Documentary ‘Dead Asleep’ – Premiering On Hulu

We’ve got something special for true crime fans. We sat down with documentary filmmaker Skye Borgman who has made many documentaries including her 2017 truly disturbing film Abducted in Plain Sight. Her new documentary, Dead Asleep is making its Hulu debut on December 16th and it’s an interesting case. Dead Asleep explores the murder of Brooke Preston by her roommate Randy Herman Jr. who claimed that he killed her while he was sleepwalking. Luckily, the jury didn’t buy it and he was convicted. In Dead Asleep, Borgman dives deep into the case. The documentary not only features information about the case but also interviews with those involved including lRandy Herman Jr. himself. The documentary presents the case and leaves it up to the viewer to decide if Herman was really sleepwalking or if he was actually awake. I will give you a warning, there is a lot of graphic photos included from the crime scene. Kelli McNeely: “What got you

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2021
Director Johannes Roberts Talks 'Resident Evil's' Return To Its Horror Roots

Director Johannes Roberts Talks ‘Resident Evil’s’ Return To Its Horror Roots

Director Johannes Roberts, known for his films 47 Meters Down and The Strangers: Prey at Night, is taking us back to Raccoon City this November with Sony’s Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City. We sat down with Roberts to talk about the new movie, set to premiere on November 24, 2021, in theaters. A new take on the gaming franchise, Welcome to Raccoon City takes us back to the Capcom games for the adaption, which has no connection to the Milla Jovovich starring franchise. In the movie, “Once the booming home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation, Raccoon City is now a dying Midwestern town. The company’s exodus left the city a wasteland…with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, the townspeople are forever…changed…and a small group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth behind Umbrella and make it through the night.” The cast includes Kaya Scodelario (Crawl) as Claire Redfield, Hannah John-Kamen (Ant-Man and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021
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Filmmaker Chris Sun Discusses The Real Exorcism That Inspired ‘The Possessed’ And More

Chris Sun, known for horror films such as Boar, Charlie’s Farm, Daddy’s Little Girl, and Come and Get Me, has a new addition to his credit, the supernatural horror, The Possessed staring Wolf Creek actor John Jarratt. We sat down with Chris to discuss The Possessed and the true story inspiration behind it. In the film, Jacob Chandler (Jarratt) is just an ordinary man with an extraordinary gift. The Possessed is a terrifying story of accidental exorcist Jacob and his nephew Liam (Lincoln Lewis). The two 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

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021
Director Christopher Alender Talks ‘The Old Ways’ And ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’

Director Christopher Alender Talks ‘The Old Ways’ And ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’

Back in September, I reviewed the new supernatural horror The Old Ways, calling it “one of the best horror films of the year.” I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with its director, Christopher Alender to discuss not only the movie but also Muppets Haunted Mansion which his production company Soapbox Films produced that premieres on Disney+ this week. In The Old Ways, which premiered at Sitges, “Cristina, a journalist of Mexican origins, travels to the home of her ancestors in Veracruz to investigate a story involving witchcraft and healers. Once there, she is kidnapped by a group of locals who claim that she’s possessed by the devil and that she needs to be exorcised. When she tries to escape this nightmarish situation, the woman starts to believe that her captors may actually be right…” Horror Fuel: “You’ve had quite the impressive career, like Muppets Now. I love the Muppets, Gonzo and Pepe are my favorites. I once had

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021
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Franchise Creator James DeMonaco Talks About ‘The Forever Purge’ & More In Our Interview

In 2013, we were introduced to The Purge. Since then, we’ve got four sequels, with the newest installment being The Forever Purge, which has just been released. I sat down with James DeMacaco, the creator, writer, and frequent director of the franchise to discuss The Forever Purge and more. In The Forever Purge, “Adela (Ana de la Reguera, Cowboys & Aliens) and her husband Juan (Tenoch Huerta, Days of Grace) live in Texas, where Juan is working as a ranch hand for the wealthy Tucker family. Juan impresses the Tucker patriarch, Caleb (Will Patton, Halloween), which fuels the jealous anger of Caleb’s son, Dylan (Josh Lucas, Ford v Ferrari). On the morning after The Purge, a masked gang of killers attacks the Tucker family—including Dylan’s wife (Cassidy Freeman, HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones”), and his sister (Leven Rambin, The Hunger Games), forcing both families to band together and fight back as the country spirals into chaos and the United States begins

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2021
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HorrorFuel Interviews Eugenie Bondurant, “The Occultist” From ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’

From director Michael Chaves’ comes The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Ahead of its release on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD later this month, I sat down with model turned actress Eugenie Bondurant to discuss her role as “The Occultist,” the villain of the film. The Conjuring 3 reveals a chilling story of terror, murder, and unknown evil that shocked even real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Featuring one the most sensational cases from their files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy, then takes them beyond anything they’ve ever seen before, marking the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense. Behind the scenes, a dark evil lurks pulling the strings, “The Occultist”. Before Eugenie was casting spells and killing people in the third installment of The Conjuring franchise, she was walking the runway and starring in films such as The Hunger Games: Mockingjay

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 21, 2021
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An Interview With Writer Director Eric Huskisson Co-Owner Of Blood Moon Pictures

Eric Huskisson, writer, director, producer, and co-owner of Blood Moon Pictures, sat down with me to discuss Blood Moon Picture’s 13 Slays Til X-Mas, the holiday horror anthology that just keeps on giving…chills. Eric and I also discuss their other films, including Volumes of Blood and Volumes of Blood: Horror Stories. 13 Slays Till X-Mas is set on December 24th, Christmas Eve, with five seemingly random men who are invited to a dive bar in a mysterious e-mail. They decide to pass the time by resurrecting the old tradition of telling scary stories on Christmas Eve. As each takes turns spinning yarns of yuletide terror it becomes evident, they may be harboring a dark and deadly secret. You can learn more here. Featuring a massive number of directors and cast members, 13 Slays Till X-Mas features 13-holiday themed tales, including Eric’s segment, that are connected by a wrap-around story. Kelli McNeely: “How did you become involved in the film industry?”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 7, 2021
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Jeff Belanger, The Paranormal Expert From “The Devil Made Me Do It” Talks About Famous Case

Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert, adventurer, speaker, podcaster, Emmy-nominated host, author, “Ghost Adventures researcher, and producer of the “New England Legends” series on PBS and Amazon Prime, is featured in the latest installment of Shock Docs, a documentary series that delves into the world of the paranormal, killers, and more. Shock Docs: The Devil Made Me Do It explores the true story that inspired the most recent Conjuring movie, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Speaking as an expert, Belanger enlightens viewers about some of the events involved with the case as does Lorraine Warren herself. We interviewed Belanger about the documentary as well as his books and other projects. This is what he had to say about the case. Kelli McNeely: “I understand that you are a paranormal expert, you’ve written so many books and been on so many shows, and documentaries, but how did you become involved in that world?” Jeff Belanger: “I grew up in an

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 17, 2021
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