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Shudder Kicks Off 2021 With A Killer January Lineup

Shudder is kicking off the new year right, with a ton of new horror and thriller films, series, and originals and we’ve got your guide! This January we will see the release of several Shudder Originals including Hunted from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Vincent Paronnaud and The Queen of Black Magic, from two giants of modern Indonesian horror, Kimo Stamboel and Joko Anwar; the much anticipated second season of original series “A Discovery of Witches” with new episodes weekly; a binge release of season one of “The Walking Dead: World Beyond“, the latest series in The Walking Dead Universe and the first to be available on Shudder; a four-film celebration of Peter Cushing; a double feature from the mind of Clive Barker, Nightbreed and Rawhead Rex; and the recently released, award-winning animated feature The Wolf House, among other new additions to the Shudder library. NEW SHUDDER ORIGINAL/EXCLUSIVE MOVIES HUNTED — January 14 What started as a flirtatious encounter at a bar turns

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 18, 2020
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This January A Dark Secret Will Be Revealed In ‘The Village In The Woods’

Writer-director Raine McCormack (I Shall Visit, He’s Gone) is taking viewers into an isolated town filled with dark secrets this January to witness two people who will have to fight to survive in The Village in the Woods. Co-written by John Hoerschmever, the film stars Beth Park (Killing All The Flies), Therese Bradley (“Peaky Blinders”), Richard Hope (Poldark (PBS), Broadchurch), Robert Vernon (Final Fantasy Game Franchise), Rebecca Johnson (The Trip), Sidney Kean (Silent Witness, The Fear), Timothy Harker (“Peaky Blinders”), Katie Alexander-Thom (“Game of Thrones”), and Phill Martin (Prometheus, Jack The Giant Slayer). In the film, “Deep in the forgotten woods, lies a village, at the center of which stands the old Harbour Inn. This rotten pub is the target of an inheritance fraud by young couple Jason and Nicky. Tempted by promises of easy money, Nicky pretends to be the Inn’s sole heiress. On arrival, they find the villagers welcoming and friendly… perhaps a little too much so. Always

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 17, 2020
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‘Climate Of The Hunter’ Bares Its Fangs This January

Dark Star Pictures has announced the January release of Mickey Reece’s critically acclaimed indie award-winning vampire film Climate of the Hunter. In the film, “two sisters, Alma and Elizabeth, along with a dog who’s described as a “philosopher,” have come to Alma’s remote house to reconnect with Wesley after twenty years. Alma is recently divorced, Elizabeth is a workaholic in Washington, D.C., while Wesley lives in Paris dealing with a wife recently struck with a fatal disease. When the three come together for dinner it has all the makings of a lovely adult melodrama about loneliness, and the desire to connect and share our lives with someone… but we must add to the mix one otherworldly piece of information: Wesley could be a vampire.” Ginger Gilmartin, Mary Buss, Ben Hall, and Jacob Ryan Snovel star in Climate of the Hunter, which arrives on VOD on January 12, 2021, from Vortex Media.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2020
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Netflix’s “Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer” Explores The Crimes & Capture Of Richard Ramirez

We’ve got a treat for our true crime fans. Netflix has just unleashed the new trailer for the limited serial killer docuseries “Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer” that delves into the murders committed by Richard Ramirez. The series tells the spellbinding true story of how one of the most notorious serial killers in American history was hunted down and brought to justice. In the sweltering summer of 1985, a record-breaking heatwave hit Los Angeles, along with a series of murders and sexual assaults that at first seemed disconnected. The victims were men, women, and children ranging in ages from six to 82, no one was safe. They came from different neighborhoods, racial backgrounds, and socioeconomic levels. Never before in criminal history had a single killer been responsible for such a grisly array of crimes. Racing against the clock to stop this nocturnal monster was a young detective named Gil Carrillo from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2020
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This January ‘Hacksaw’ Slashes Its Way Onto VOD

Winner of the “Best Slasher Film” award at the Monster of Horror Film Festival, Hacksaw is slashing its way onto VOD this January. In the film, “A young couple on a road trip takes a detour to the site where a notorious murderer, Ed “Hacksaw” Crowe, became an urban legend on the day he was killed many years before, but they quickly find the legend may not be quite as dead as they were counting on. Written and directed by Anthony Leone, Hacksaw stars Amy Cay (Ashley), Brian Patrick Butler (Tommy), Cortney Palm (Teryn), and Sadie Katz (DJ Cassidy). Hacksaw arrives on streaming services and VOD on January 5, 2020, from Midnight Releasing and producers Luke Anthony Pensabene, Anthony Leone, and executive producers Amy Cay and Anthony Leone.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 14, 2020
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Horror Comedy ‘Psycho Goreman’ To Be Unleashed In January 2021

We last reported on Psycho Goreman back in May. Now, we have an update. RLJE Films has set a 2021 release date for the horror-comedy written and directed by Steven Kostanski (The Void, The Divide, Father’s Day). In PG, 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 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. The film stars Matthew Ninaber (Transference), Nita-Josee Hanna (Books of Blood, 4teen), Owen Myre (“NOS4A2”, Alternate Ground), Adam Brooks (The Return, Father’s Day) and Steven Vlahos (“Alien House”, The Apprentice). RLJE

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2020
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A Family Is In Danger In The New Trailer For ‘The Delivered’

Journey back in time for the horror-thriller The Delivered (aka Fanny Lye Deliver’d) starring “Game of Thrones” actor Charles Dance. Written, directed, and produced by Thomas Clay, the film is set on an isolated farm in Shropshire in 1657. The Delivered tells the story of Fanny Lye, a woman who learns to transcend her oppressive marriage and discover a new world of possibility – albeit at great personal cost. Living a life of Puritan stricture with husband John and young son Arthur, Fanny Lye’s world is shaken to its core by the unexpected arrival of two strangers in need, a young couple closely pursued by a ruthless sheriff and his deputy. Maxine Peake (The Theory of Everything), Freddie Fox (King Arthur: Legend of the Sword), and Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education) also star. The Delivered debuted in the UK and currently has a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score. Quiver Distribution will release this drama-filled film on VOD on January 15, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2020
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Survival Thriller ‘Hunted’ Coming Exclusively To Shudder

We’ve got the brand new trailer for Vicent Paronnaud‘s survival horror Hunted premiering exclusively on Shudder this January. What started as a flirtatious encounter at a bar turns into a life-or-death struggle as Eve (Lucie Debay) becomes the unknowing target of a misogynistic plot against her. Forced to flee as two men pursue her through the forest, Eve is pushed to her extremes while fighting to survive in the wilderness – but survival isn’t enough for Eve. She wants revenge. A modern retelling of the Little Red Riding Hood fable while still being a modern-day tale of society. The film marks the solo feature debut of the French filmmaker and comic artist who took home the Cannes Jury Prize for Persepolis. Co-Written by Paronnaud and Léa Pernollet, the film stars Lucie Debay (The Confession), Arieh Worthalter (Girl), and Ciaran O’Brien. The Shudder Original debuts on January 14, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 4, 2020
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37 Years In The Making: ‘Grizzly II’ Soon To Be Unleashed

Grizzly II: Revenge, the sequel to William Girdler‘s 1976 movie Grizzly will be arriving next month, 37 years after it was filmed. Directed by André Szöts and written by David Shaldon and Joan McCall, Grizzly II‘s all-star cast includes George Clooney, Laura Dern, Charlie Sheen, Louise Fletcher, John Rhys-Davies, and Steve Inwood. In the sequel, “all hell breaks loose when a 15-ft grizzly bear, reacting to the slaughter of her cub by poachers, seeks revenge and kills anyone that gets in her way. In the 3 days before the major concert, the gigantic grizzly has brutally attacked campers, a poacher, and a park ranger. The terror doesn’t end there as the giant grizzly bear finds its way to the concert grounds to go on a killing spree.” Grizzly II is one of those true, diamond-in-the-rough projects. It is a gem unearthed from a different moment in film history and we could not be more excited to be part of its

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2020
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‘Devil In The Woods’ Announces Pre-Order

Pre-order is now available for VIPCO’s Devil in the Woods, set to be unleashed the first of the year. Terence Elliott makes his directorial feature debut with Devil in the Woods, starring Dani Thompson, Tim Faraday, and Gemma Wilks. In the film, “four young friends, after drifting apart due to tragedy, re-connect working on a film studies project. As time ticks on, and fractures appear, the group decides to make a film in the woods under the blood moon, but they are not alone.” Devil in the Woods is set to be released on January 8, 2021. Pre-order your copy now. Bonus Features: The Making Of Devil in the Woods Trailer

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2020

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Horror Fuel

Shudder Kicks Off 2021 With A Killer January Lineup

Shudder is kicking off the new year right, with a ton of new horror and thriller films, series, and originals and we’ve got your guide! This January we will see the release of several Shudder Originals including Hunted from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Vincent Paronnaud and The Queen of Black Magic, from two giants of modern Indonesian horror, Kimo Stamboel and Joko Anwar; the much anticipated second season of original series “A Discovery of Witches” with new episodes weekly; a binge release of season one of “The Walking Dead: World Beyond“, the latest series in The Walking Dead Universe and the first to be available on Shudder; a four-film celebration of Peter Cushing; a double feature from the mind of Clive Barker, Nightbreed and Rawhead Rex; and the recently released, award-winning animated feature The Wolf House, among other new additions to the Shudder library. NEW SHUDDER ORIGINAL/EXCLUSIVE MOVIES HUNTED — January 14 What started as a flirtatious encounter at a bar turns

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 18, 2020
Horror Fuel

This January A Dark Secret Will Be Revealed In ‘The Village In The Woods’

Writer-director Raine McCormack (I Shall Visit, He’s Gone) is taking viewers into an isolated town filled with dark secrets this January to witness two people who will have to fight to survive in The Village in the Woods. Co-written by John Hoerschmever, the film stars Beth Park (Killing All The Flies), Therese Bradley (“Peaky Blinders”), Richard Hope (Poldark (PBS), Broadchurch), Robert Vernon (Final Fantasy Game Franchise), Rebecca Johnson (The Trip), Sidney Kean (Silent Witness, The Fear), Timothy Harker (“Peaky Blinders”), Katie Alexander-Thom (“Game of Thrones”), and Phill Martin (Prometheus, Jack The Giant Slayer). In the film, “Deep in the forgotten woods, lies a village, at the center of which stands the old Harbour Inn. This rotten pub is the target of an inheritance fraud by young couple Jason and Nicky. Tempted by promises of easy money, Nicky pretends to be the Inn’s sole heiress. On arrival, they find the villagers welcoming and friendly… perhaps a little too much so. Always

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 17, 2020
Horror Fuel

‘Climate Of The Hunter’ Bares Its Fangs This January

Dark Star Pictures has announced the January release of Mickey Reece’s critically acclaimed indie award-winning vampire film Climate of the Hunter. In the film, “two sisters, Alma and Elizabeth, along with a dog who’s described as a “philosopher,” have come to Alma’s remote house to reconnect with Wesley after twenty years. Alma is recently divorced, Elizabeth is a workaholic in Washington, D.C., while Wesley lives in Paris dealing with a wife recently struck with a fatal disease. When the three come together for dinner it has all the makings of a lovely adult melodrama about loneliness, and the desire to connect and share our lives with someone… but we must add to the mix one otherworldly piece of information: Wesley could be a vampire.” Ginger Gilmartin, Mary Buss, Ben Hall, and Jacob Ryan Snovel star in Climate of the Hunter, which arrives on VOD on January 12, 2021, from Vortex Media.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2020
Horror Fuel

Netflix’s “Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer” Explores The Crimes & Capture Of Richard Ramirez

We’ve got a treat for our true crime fans. Netflix has just unleashed the new trailer for the limited serial killer docuseries “Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer” that delves into the murders committed by Richard Ramirez. The series tells the spellbinding true story of how one of the most notorious serial killers in American history was hunted down and brought to justice. In the sweltering summer of 1985, a record-breaking heatwave hit Los Angeles, along with a series of murders and sexual assaults that at first seemed disconnected. The victims were men, women, and children ranging in ages from six to 82, no one was safe. They came from different neighborhoods, racial backgrounds, and socioeconomic levels. Never before in criminal history had a single killer been responsible for such a grisly array of crimes. Racing against the clock to stop this nocturnal monster was a young detective named Gil Carrillo from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2020
Horror Fuel

This January ‘Hacksaw’ Slashes Its Way Onto VOD

Winner of the “Best Slasher Film” award at the Monster of Horror Film Festival, Hacksaw is slashing its way onto VOD this January. In the film, “A young couple on a road trip takes a detour to the site where a notorious murderer, Ed “Hacksaw” Crowe, became an urban legend on the day he was killed many years before, but they quickly find the legend may not be quite as dead as they were counting on. Written and directed by Anthony Leone, Hacksaw stars Amy Cay (Ashley), Brian Patrick Butler (Tommy), Cortney Palm (Teryn), and Sadie Katz (DJ Cassidy). Hacksaw arrives on streaming services and VOD on January 5, 2020, from Midnight Releasing and producers Luke Anthony Pensabene, Anthony Leone, and executive producers Amy Cay and Anthony Leone.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 14, 2020
Horror Fuel

Horror Comedy ‘Psycho Goreman’ To Be Unleashed In January 2021

We last reported on Psycho Goreman back in May. Now, we have an update. RLJE Films has set a 2021 release date for the horror-comedy written and directed by Steven Kostanski (The Void, The Divide, Father’s Day). In PG, 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 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. The film stars Matthew Ninaber (Transference), Nita-Josee Hanna (Books of Blood, 4teen), Owen Myre (“NOS4A2”, Alternate Ground), Adam Brooks (The Return, Father’s Day) and Steven Vlahos (“Alien House”, The Apprentice). RLJE

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2020
Horror Fuel

A Family Is In Danger In The New Trailer For ‘The Delivered’

Journey back in time for the horror-thriller The Delivered (aka Fanny Lye Deliver’d) starring “Game of Thrones” actor Charles Dance. Written, directed, and produced by Thomas Clay, the film is set on an isolated farm in Shropshire in 1657. The Delivered tells the story of Fanny Lye, a woman who learns to transcend her oppressive marriage and discover a new world of possibility – albeit at great personal cost. Living a life of Puritan stricture with husband John and young son Arthur, Fanny Lye’s world is shaken to its core by the unexpected arrival of two strangers in need, a young couple closely pursued by a ruthless sheriff and his deputy. Maxine Peake (The Theory of Everything), Freddie Fox (King Arthur: Legend of the Sword), and Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education) also star. The Delivered debuted in the UK and currently has a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score. Quiver Distribution will release this drama-filled film on VOD on January 15, 2020.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2020
Horror Fuel

Survival Thriller ‘Hunted’ Coming Exclusively To Shudder

We’ve got the brand new trailer for Vicent Paronnaud‘s survival horror Hunted premiering exclusively on Shudder this January. What started as a flirtatious encounter at a bar turns into a life-or-death struggle as Eve (Lucie Debay) becomes the unknowing target of a misogynistic plot against her. Forced to flee as two men pursue her through the forest, Eve is pushed to her extremes while fighting to survive in the wilderness – but survival isn’t enough for Eve. She wants revenge. A modern retelling of the Little Red Riding Hood fable while still being a modern-day tale of society. The film marks the solo feature debut of the French filmmaker and comic artist who took home the Cannes Jury Prize for Persepolis. Co-Written by Paronnaud and Léa Pernollet, the film stars Lucie Debay (The Confession), Arieh Worthalter (Girl), and Ciaran O’Brien. The Shudder Original debuts on January 14, 2020.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 4, 2020
Horror Fuel

37 Years In The Making: ‘Grizzly II’ Soon To Be Unleashed

Grizzly II: Revenge, the sequel to William Girdler‘s 1976 movie Grizzly will be arriving next month, 37 years after it was filmed. Directed by André Szöts and written by David Shaldon and Joan McCall, Grizzly II‘s all-star cast includes George Clooney, Laura Dern, Charlie Sheen, Louise Fletcher, John Rhys-Davies, and Steve Inwood. In the sequel, “all hell breaks loose when a 15-ft grizzly bear, reacting to the slaughter of her cub by poachers, seeks revenge and kills anyone that gets in her way. In the 3 days before the major concert, the gigantic grizzly has brutally attacked campers, a poacher, and a park ranger. The terror doesn’t end there as the giant grizzly bear finds its way to the concert grounds to go on a killing spree.” Grizzly II is one of those true, diamond-in-the-rough projects. It is a gem unearthed from a different moment in film history and we could not be more excited to be part of its

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2020
Horror Fuel

‘Devil In The Woods’ Announces Pre-Order

Pre-order is now available for VIPCO’s Devil in the Woods, set to be unleashed the first of the year. Terence Elliott makes his directorial feature debut with Devil in the Woods, starring Dani Thompson, Tim Faraday, and Gemma Wilks. In the film, “four young friends, after drifting apart due to tragedy, re-connect working on a film studies project. As time ticks on, and fractures appear, the group decides to make a film in the woods under the blood moon, but they are not alone.” Devil in the Woods is set to be released on January 8, 2021. Pre-order your copy now. Bonus Features: The Making Of Devil in the Woods Trailer

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2020
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