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Review: Saw Unrated 4K Ultra Combo Pack

Lionsgate has just unleashed Saw: Unrated, the original Saw on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, a first for the film that kick-started a major franchise and changed the genre itself. The film centers on a morally obsessed serial killer (Tobin Bell) who forces his victims to play twisted, horrific games of torture and survival. When two men wake up to find themselves chained in a bathroom, and a dead man on the floor, their game begins. Now, Lawrence (Cary Elwes) and Adam (Leigh Whannel) have to try and find a way to escape while a mysterious man has taken Lawrence’s family hostage. Not only will viewers see Saw in new clarity and richness, but the Combo Pack also features a ton of Special Features which includes interviews with James Wan and Leigh Whannell who created the franchise, cast members, producers, special effects artists, and much more. Fans also get a never before seen clips and pictures from behind the scenes.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 21, 2021
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‘Spiral: From The Book Of Saw’ Gets A New Poster And IMAX Release

The long-awaited movie Spiral: From the Book of Saw is finally nearing its release. Today the IMAX release was announced and a new law enforcement-themed poster unveiled, featuring a pair of handcuffs with one end spiraling into the dark. Spiral, which is the ninth film in the franchise, stars Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson (Snakes on A Plane), as well as Max Minghella (“The Handmaid’s Tale). Rock also executive produces the movie based on his idea. The Saw’s franchise’s Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II, Saw III, Saw IV) has returned to direct. In Spiral, a sadistic mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in the terrifying new chapter from the book of Saw Working in the shadow of an esteemed police veteran (Samuel L. Jackson), brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks (Chris Rock) and his rookie partner (Max Minghella) take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 5, 2021
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Unintentionally Funny Moments In Serious Horror Movies

When one watches horror movies, the main reason for doing so is to be scared, disturbed, and entertained… not laugh or left dumbfounded by what you just saw. The following list count downs from the least to the most moments in horror films that were probably not meant to be funny but came out that way, and be warned, there are a lot of SPOILERS ahead. 10: Get Out First, we start off with the 2017 directorial debut of Jordan Peele, Get Out. The film is about a young African-American man named Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) who goes to meet his white girlfriend’s (Allison Williams) family who is part of a family ran conspiracy to transplant the brains of its ailing white family members and friends into healthy bodies of African Americans. The Scene: Walter’s Nighttime Run In this scene, Chris goes to have a smoke outside in the middle of the night where he has a strange encounter with the

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Capt McNeely
Mar 1, 2021
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Review: ‘The Wheel’ Is A Frightening Flick From Masters Of The Genre

While Ferris wheels can be a lot of fun, they can also be frightening as proven in Nikhil Bhagat’s fantastic short horror film The Wheel, set to be released this February. The film finds a woman (Molly Buecher) alone in a big empty house while her husband is on a trip shopping for antiques to sell in their shop. When he sends home an old toy Ferris wheel he has no idea of the terror it will unleash on his wife. The first thing I noticed right off to bat about The Wheel is its fantastic cinematography, rich look, and great camera work, which is top-notch and better than we usually see in short films. The acting from Molly Buecher was great and she really sells her fear which feels authentic. The dark entity who appears in the film is creepy as hell and has a killer look and design that we haven’t seen a million times before. This terrifying

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2021
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The First ‘Mortal Kombat’ Images Tease An Action-Packed Flick

The trailer isn’t here yet, but we do have the first images and details for James Wan‘s Mortal Kombat. In Mortal Kombat, “MMA fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money, is unaware of his heritage—or why Outworld’s Emperor Shang Tsung has sent his best warrior, Sub-Zero, an otherworldly Cryomancer, to hunt Cole down. Fearing for his family’s safety, Cole goes in search of Sonya Blade at the direction of Jax, a Special Forces Major who bears the same strange dragon marking Cole was born with. Soon, he finds himself at the temple of Lord Raiden, an Elder God and the protector of Earthrealm, who grants sanctuary to those who bear the mark. Here, Cole trains with experienced warriors Liu Kang, Kung Lao, and rogue mercenary Kano, as he prepares to stand with Earth’s greatest champions against the enemies of Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe. But will Cole be pushed hard enough to unlock his

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 18, 2021
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Creep Director Is Back With ‘There’s Someone Inside Your House’

Creep and Creep 2 director Patrick Brice is back with a new horror film, There’s Someone Inside Your House, arriving sometime in 2021 on Netflix. “Makani Young has moved from Hawaii to quiet, small-town Nebraska to live with her grandmother and finish high school, but as the countdown to graduation begins, her classmates are stalked by a killer intent on exposing their darkest secrets to the entire town, terrorizing victims while wearing a life-like mask of their own face. With a mysterious past of her own, Makani and her friends must discover the killer’s identity before they become victims themselves.” Sydney Park, Théodore Pellerin, Asjha Cooper, Dale Whibley, Diego Josef, Sarah Dugdale, Burkely Duffield, William MacDonald, Andrew Dunbar, and Markian Tarasuik star. Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps and James Wan’s Atomic Monster produce the film that is based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Stephanie Perkins. The script was penned by Henry Gayden (Shazam!). We’ll update you as we

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 13, 2021
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James Wan’s ‘Malignant’ Scores A Hard “R” Rating

Horror heavy hitter James Wan‘s new horror film Malignant was supposed to hit theaters back in August but found itself another victim of the pandemic like many other films, but it’s on its way and has just scored an “R” rating for “Strong horror violence, gruesome images, and for language.” The plot details for Malignant are still being kept quiet. Wan does have a comic that is titled Malignant Man, but there has been no word if the two are connected. We do however know that the movie is part of the Giallo sub-genre, which usually features scenes of excessive violence and blurs the lines between art and exploitation cinema. Maddie Hasson, Annabelle Wallis, Jake Abel, Ingrid Bisu, George Young, Michole Briana White, and Jacqueline McKenzie star. Wan is directing and producing under his Atomic Monster banner. Akela Cooper and JT Petty penned the script based on a story by Wan and Ingrid Bisu. In Wan’s Malignant Man comic, “granted

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 7, 2021
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New Documentary Gives Us The First Look At ‘The Conjuring 3’

While we have to wait until next summer to watch The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It in theaters, a 30-minute documentary titled Faith & Fear: The Conjuring Universe Behind the Scenes was released this weekend giving us our first brief look at footage from The Conjuring 3, directed by Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona). You can watch it below. I really wanted Conjuring 3 to get away from the haunted house setup of the first two films,” Wan says in the video. “It should be on a whole different level. Something that we’ve never explored before in the Conjuring world.” Set in 1981, the film tells the story of Arne Johnson, notable for being the first time demonic possession was used as a reason for manslaughter.” “The Devil Made Me Do It reveals a chilling story of terror, murder, and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. One of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 27, 2020
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“I Know What You Did This Summer” Series Ordered At Amazon

Back last year we reported that horror heavy hitter James Wan was set to produce the pilot for a possible “I Know What You Did Last Summer” TV series for Amazon. Today Amazon officially greenlit the show, THR reports. The series will share a premise with the movie, in which a group of teenagers is stalked by a killer a year after a fatal accident on their graduation night, but with a fresh new modern spin. We are thrilled to have I Know What You Did Last Summer with our incredible partners at Amazon Studios,”THR quotes Sony Pictures TV Studios co-president Jason Clodfelter as saying. “Neal Moritz and Original Film’s development consistently fires on all cylinders and that is proven once again with Sara Goodman’s contemporary and pulsating character weaving suspense thriller.” Sara Goodman (Preacher, Gossip Girl) is writing and executive producing the series for Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures TV. With Wan producing through Atomic Monster banner, along with

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 15, 2020
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“Swamp Thing” Series Finds A New Home At The CW

Nearly a year ago, DC broke the news that they were canceling the series “Swamp Thing“. News has come that CW has picked up the rights and is planning to air the series on its network. And we can’t help but wonder if maybe the classic comic book character is still lurking in the swamp, ready to return. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets, both horrifying and wondrous — and the potential love of her life may not be dead after all.” The James Wan produced series stars Derek Mears who plays the role of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2020

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Review: Saw Unrated 4K Ultra Combo Pack

Lionsgate has just unleashed Saw: Unrated, the original Saw on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, a first for the film that kick-started a major franchise and changed the genre itself. The film centers on a morally obsessed serial killer (Tobin Bell) who forces his victims to play twisted, horrific games of torture and survival. When two men wake up to find themselves chained in a bathroom, and a dead man on the floor, their game begins. Now, Lawrence (Cary Elwes) and Adam (Leigh Whannel) have to try and find a way to escape while a mysterious man has taken Lawrence’s family hostage. Not only will viewers see Saw in new clarity and richness, but the Combo Pack also features a ton of Special Features which includes interviews with James Wan and Leigh Whannell who created the franchise, cast members, producers, special effects artists, and much more. Fans also get a never before seen clips and pictures from behind the scenes.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 21, 2021
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‘Spiral: From The Book Of Saw’ Gets A New Poster And IMAX Release

The long-awaited movie Spiral: From the Book of Saw is finally nearing its release. Today the IMAX release was announced and a new law enforcement-themed poster unveiled, featuring a pair of handcuffs with one end spiraling into the dark. Spiral, which is the ninth film in the franchise, stars Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson (Snakes on A Plane), as well as Max Minghella (“The Handmaid’s Tale). Rock also executive produces the movie based on his idea. The Saw’s franchise’s Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II, Saw III, Saw IV) has returned to direct. In Spiral, a sadistic mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in the terrifying new chapter from the book of Saw Working in the shadow of an esteemed police veteran (Samuel L. Jackson), brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks (Chris Rock) and his rookie partner (Max Minghella) take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 5, 2021
Horror Fuel

Unintentionally Funny Moments In Serious Horror Movies

When one watches horror movies, the main reason for doing so is to be scared, disturbed, and entertained… not laugh or left dumbfounded by what you just saw. The following list count downs from the least to the most moments in horror films that were probably not meant to be funny but came out that way, and be warned, there are a lot of SPOILERS ahead. 10: Get Out First, we start off with the 2017 directorial debut of Jordan Peele, Get Out. The film is about a young African-American man named Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) who goes to meet his white girlfriend’s (Allison Williams) family who is part of a family ran conspiracy to transplant the brains of its ailing white family members and friends into healthy bodies of African Americans. The Scene: Walter’s Nighttime Run In this scene, Chris goes to have a smoke outside in the middle of the night where he has a strange encounter with the

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Mar 1, 2021
Horror Fuel

Review: ‘The Wheel’ Is A Frightening Flick From Masters Of The Genre

While Ferris wheels can be a lot of fun, they can also be frightening as proven in Nikhil Bhagat’s fantastic short horror film The Wheel, set to be released this February. The film finds a woman (Molly Buecher) alone in a big empty house while her husband is on a trip shopping for antiques to sell in their shop. When he sends home an old toy Ferris wheel he has no idea of the terror it will unleash on his wife. The first thing I noticed right off to bat about The Wheel is its fantastic cinematography, rich look, and great camera work, which is top-notch and better than we usually see in short films. The acting from Molly Buecher was great and she really sells her fear which feels authentic. The dark entity who appears in the film is creepy as hell and has a killer look and design that we haven’t seen a million times before. This terrifying

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2021
Horror Fuel

The First ‘Mortal Kombat’ Images Tease An Action-Packed Flick

The trailer isn’t here yet, but we do have the first images and details for James Wan‘s Mortal Kombat. In Mortal Kombat, “MMA fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money, is unaware of his heritage—or why Outworld’s Emperor Shang Tsung has sent his best warrior, Sub-Zero, an otherworldly Cryomancer, to hunt Cole down. Fearing for his family’s safety, Cole goes in search of Sonya Blade at the direction of Jax, a Special Forces Major who bears the same strange dragon marking Cole was born with. Soon, he finds himself at the temple of Lord Raiden, an Elder God and the protector of Earthrealm, who grants sanctuary to those who bear the mark. Here, Cole trains with experienced warriors Liu Kang, Kung Lao, and rogue mercenary Kano, as he prepares to stand with Earth’s greatest champions against the enemies of Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe. But will Cole be pushed hard enough to unlock his

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 18, 2021
Horror Fuel

Creep Director Is Back With ‘There’s Someone Inside Your House’

Creep and Creep 2 director Patrick Brice is back with a new horror film, There’s Someone Inside Your House, arriving sometime in 2021 on Netflix. “Makani Young has moved from Hawaii to quiet, small-town Nebraska to live with her grandmother and finish high school, but as the countdown to graduation begins, her classmates are stalked by a killer intent on exposing their darkest secrets to the entire town, terrorizing victims while wearing a life-like mask of their own face. With a mysterious past of her own, Makani and her friends must discover the killer’s identity before they become victims themselves.” Sydney Park, Théodore Pellerin, Asjha Cooper, Dale Whibley, Diego Josef, Sarah Dugdale, Burkely Duffield, William MacDonald, Andrew Dunbar, and Markian Tarasuik star. Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps and James Wan’s Atomic Monster produce the film that is based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Stephanie Perkins. The script was penned by Henry Gayden (Shazam!). We’ll update you as we

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

James Wan’s ‘Malignant’ Scores A Hard “R” Rating

Horror heavy hitter James Wan‘s new horror film Malignant was supposed to hit theaters back in August but found itself another victim of the pandemic like many other films, but it’s on its way and has just scored an “R” rating for “Strong horror violence, gruesome images, and for language.” The plot details for Malignant are still being kept quiet. Wan does have a comic that is titled Malignant Man, but there has been no word if the two are connected. We do however know that the movie is part of the Giallo sub-genre, which usually features scenes of excessive violence and blurs the lines between art and exploitation cinema. Maddie Hasson, Annabelle Wallis, Jake Abel, Ingrid Bisu, George Young, Michole Briana White, and Jacqueline McKenzie star. Wan is directing and producing under his Atomic Monster banner. Akela Cooper and JT Petty penned the script based on a story by Wan and Ingrid Bisu. In Wan’s Malignant Man comic, “granted

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 7, 2021
Horror Fuel

New Documentary Gives Us The First Look At ‘The Conjuring 3’

While we have to wait until next summer to watch The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It in theaters, a 30-minute documentary titled Faith & Fear: The Conjuring Universe Behind the Scenes was released this weekend giving us our first brief look at footage from The Conjuring 3, directed by Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona). You can watch it below. I really wanted Conjuring 3 to get away from the haunted house setup of the first two films,” Wan says in the video. “It should be on a whole different level. Something that we’ve never explored before in the Conjuring world.” Set in 1981, the film tells the story of Arne Johnson, notable for being the first time demonic possession was used as a reason for manslaughter.” “The Devil Made Me Do It reveals a chilling story of terror, murder, and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. One of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 27, 2020
Horror Fuel

“I Know What You Did This Summer” Series Ordered At Amazon

Back last year we reported that horror heavy hitter James Wan was set to produce the pilot for a possible “I Know What You Did Last Summer” TV series for Amazon. Today Amazon officially greenlit the show, THR reports. The series will share a premise with the movie, in which a group of teenagers is stalked by a killer a year after a fatal accident on their graduation night, but with a fresh new modern spin. We are thrilled to have I Know What You Did Last Summer with our incredible partners at Amazon Studios,”THR quotes Sony Pictures TV Studios co-president Jason Clodfelter as saying. “Neal Moritz and Original Film’s development consistently fires on all cylinders and that is proven once again with Sara Goodman’s contemporary and pulsating character weaving suspense thriller.” Sara Goodman (Preacher, Gossip Girl) is writing and executive producing the series for Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures TV. With Wan producing through Atomic Monster banner, along with

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 15, 2020
Horror Fuel

“Swamp Thing” Series Finds A New Home At The CW

Nearly a year ago, DC broke the news that they were canceling the series “Swamp Thing“. News has come that CW has picked up the rights and is planning to air the series on its network. And we can’t help but wonder if maybe the classic comic book character is still lurking in the swamp, ready to return. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets, both horrifying and wondrous — and the potential love of her life may not be dead after all.” The James Wan produced series stars Derek Mears who plays the role of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2020
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