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The 5 Scariest Things That Have Ever Happened In Movies

The 5 Scariest Things That Have Ever Happened In Movies

One thing’s for sure: There’s been no shortage of horror films over the years. Indeed, it’s extraordinary to think that the project widely regarded as the first-ever “horror” film was a three-minute short recorded in 1896! Le Manoir du Diable (or The House of the Devil as it was known across America) was crafted by George Méliès. And as Far Out Magazine alluded to looking into the film’s history, its reputation stems largely from its having the first scene depicting the transformation of a man into a bat –– the first vampire scene. Perhaps it’s not overly frightening to watch now, but it certainly highlights the power of a scene (as well as how far the horror genre has come in terms of special effects and blood-curdling storylines!). Thinking of the genre in these terms –– of iconic scary scenes, that is –– it’s awfully difficult to narrow things down. But we’ve put together a list of worthy moments that

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Dec 18, 2021
Terror Films Announces First Films Premiering On Their New YouTube AVOD Channel

Terror Films Announces First Films Premiering On Their New YouTube AVOD Channel

Genre distributor TERROR FILMS has now officially announced the launch of their YouTube AVOD channel in 2022 with two new releases. The first film out of the gate will be Isaac Rodriguez’s found-footage horror film, Last Radio Call on January 14th, followed by Kipp Tribble’s home invasion horror film, Evil At the Door on January 21st. The films will premiere exclusively on the Terror Films channel featuring a live chat event with the filmmakers, cast, and fans during the premiere. The films will be released wide, across Digital and VOD platforms one week later after their premieres. In addition to new releases, the channel will also feature the distributor’s entire library of diverse, indie horror films, which will eventually expand to an international audience. This is such an exciting time for us as a company”, stated Terror Films’ President, Joe Dain. “This was a necessary, next step in our ongoing efforts to grow our brand while increasing the reach and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 17, 2021
Chloë Grace Moretz Is Desperate To Escape The War Between Humans & AI In 'Mother/Android' - Out Today On Hulu

Chloë Grace Moretz Is Desperate To Escape The War Between Humans & AI In ‘Mother/Android’ – Out Today On Hulu

The highly-anticipated sci-fi thriller film Mother/Android, starring Shadow in the Cloud actress Chloë Grace Moretz, is out today (12/17) on Hulu! Set in the near future, the film follows Georgia (Chloë Grace Moretz) and her boyfriend Sam (Algee Smith) through their treacherous journey of escape as their country is caught in an unexpected war with artificial intelligence. Days away from the arrival of their first child, they must face No Man’s Land – a stronghold of the android uprising, in hopes of reaching safety before giving birth. Algee Smith (“Judas And The Black Messiah”, “Euphoria”) stars alongside Mortez and Raul Castillo (“We The Animals”). Mother/Android is written and directed by Mattson Tomlin (“Project Power”, “Little Fish”). Matt Reeves (“The Batman”, “War of the Planet Of The Apes”, “Cloverfield”) produces under his 6th & Idaho production company banner along with Adam Kassan (6th & Idaho) and Rafi Crohn (6th & Idaho) along with Miramax’s Bill Block (“The Gentlemen”, “District 9”), and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 17, 2021
A24's 'You Won't Be Alone' Possesses A New Trailer Ahead Of Its January Premiere

A24’s ‘You Won’t Be Alone’ Possesses A New Trailer Ahead Of Its January Premiere

Following her role in A24’s oh-so unnerving Lamb, Noomi Repace can next be seen in the supernatural horror You Won’t Be Alone, which possesses a new trailer after making a name for itself at Sundance. The film is set in an isolated mountain village in 19th century Macedonia and centers on a young girl who is kidnapped and transformed into a witch by an ancient spirit. After accidentally killing a peasant, the witch takes her form with a desire to experience what it means to be human. You Won’t Be Alone marks the feature debut of writer-director Goran Stolevski. It is produced by Kristina Ceyton (The Babadook, The Nightingale) and Sam Jennings (Cargo). Anamaria Marinca, Carloto Cotta, Alice Englert, Sara Klimoska, and Felix Martaud also star in You Won’t Be Alone, opening in theaters on January 28, 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2021
Danny Hassel Makes His Return To Horror In The Upcoming Film 'Nightfall' (Poster Reveal)

Danny Hassel Makes His Return To Horror In The Upcoming Film ‘Nightfall’ (Poster Reveal)

Today, we’ve got the poster and synopsis for Nightfall that sees Danny Hassel, from A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 and 5, making his return to the horror genre. From director Rene Perez (Cry Havoc) who specializes in making retro themes grindhouse style movies, comes the tale of Joanna (Viveann Vankeith), a beautiful young woman who is unable to raise enough money to pay for the chemotherapy she needs. A stranger (Chelsea Evered) arrives and makes Joanna believe that she can be cured by ingesting drops of blood from a mysterious donor whose blood can cure the sick. In desperation, Joanna travels to an isolated compound to meet the donor. It is a beautiful and elegant Countess (Wilma Elles) who only comes out at night and who is guarded by an Ex-Army Ranger (Played by real-life Army Ranger Danny Hassel). The countess is willing to cure Joanna, for a price. The Countess demands lifelong servitude. Joanna must choose wisely as

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2021
Own 'Halloween Kills: The Extended Cut' Now On Digital

Own ‘Halloween Kills: The Extended Cut’ Now On Digital

Back in October David Gordon Green‘s second installment of his Halloween trilogy, Halloween Kills (review), made its premiere on Peacock’s streaming service, now it’s heading home. . Speaking with Collider, David Gordon Green teased the extended cut. This is the director’s cut through and through, but there’s an additional scene that we filmed that was scripted. And actually, I think is a pretty brilliant scene. So we’re going to do an extended version on the DVD, just so people can see an extended ending that’s different and cool,” Gordon Green told the site. “We ended up lifting it when I became more confident of where we’re going to pick up in the next movie; it didn’t feel authentic to where we’re going to go. So we lifted it. So we just said, we’re kind of coming up with, okay, then if we lift that, where do we end? And it was actually Couper Samuelson at Blumhouse, he was just, let’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 15, 2021
Horror Comedy 'Werewolves Within' Is Out On Blu-Ray Just In Time For Christmas

Horror Comedy ‘Werewolves Within’ Is Out On Blu-Ray Just In Time For Christmas

Looking for a great Christmas gift for the horror fan in your life or a great flick to add to your collection? Werewolves Within, which is “Certified Fresh”, is out just in time for the holiday season! “After a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community in Werewolves Within. Directed by Josh Ruben and written by Mishna Wolff, Werewolves Within stars Richardson, Vayntrub, George Basil, Sarah Burns, Michael Chernus, Catherine Curtain, Wayne Duvall, Harvey Guillén, Rebecca Henderson, Cheyenne Jackson, Michaela Watkins, and Glenn Fleshler. Werewolves Within, which we called “laugh-out-loud funny,” “a quick classic,” and “the best horror-comedy of the year,” in our review, has just been released on Blu-ray and DVD from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 10, 2021
'Hallween Kills' Slashes Its Way Onto Digital, 4K Ultra, Blu-ray, And More

‘Hallween Kills’ Slashes Its Way Onto Digital, 4K Ultra, Blu-ray, And More

Halloween Kills premiered in October on Peacock, much to the excitement of fans. If you didn’t see it, we have good news, there is a variety of ways to watch it this month. Come December 13th it arrives on Amazon and Steelbook, and on December 14th it will be available on Digital, before heading to 4K Ultra, Blu-ray, and DVD this January. The second installment of director David Gordon Green‘s Halloween trilogy, Halloween Kills (review), sees Michael escape the raging fire after Laurie locked him in the basement of her home in the previous film. This time a mob is gathered to put an end to Michael once and for all after he racks up a huge body count, but nothing in the movie goes as planned. Halloween Kills has a huge returning cast that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Robert Longstreet, and original Halloween actor Charles Cyphers who will be reprising his roles as Sheriff Leigh

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 10, 2021
HorrorFuel.com Talks With The Director And The Star Of 'The Kindred'

A Woman Uncovers A Dark Family Secret And A Haunting Mystery In ‘The Kindred’ Trailer

Dark family secrets surface in the new psychological horror-thriller The Kindred, directed by Jamie Patterson. We’ve got the new trailer that teases a film filled with heartbreak, horrors, and the haunted. Starring April Pearson, Blake Harrison, and James Cosmo, and written by Christian J. Hearn, The Kindred follows a young mother investigating her father’s suicide. But when she is haunted by spirits and unearths an unsolved mystery from 30 years ago, she discovers a dark family history that could prove deadly for her child. Witness The Kindred, out on January 7, 2022, from Vertical Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 10, 2021
Conjure The Certified Fresh Horror 'The Djinn' On Blu-ray And DVD

RLJE Films Conjures A January Release Date For ‘The Djinn’

From co-writers and co-directors David Charbonier (The Boy Behind The Door) and Justin Powell (The Boy Behind The Door) comes the critically acclaimed horror The Djinn. In the film, a mute boy, Dylan (Ezra Dewey), finds a book of spells in the closet when he is left home alone in their new apartment by his father (Rob Brownstein) to work the night shift. Blaming himself for the recent death of his mother, Dylan summons a djinn to grant one wish. Now he must survive a night of sheer terror at the hands of the sinister creature to fulfill his heart’s greatest desire. Ezra Dewey (“Criminal Minds”), Rob Brownstein (“The Young and the Restless”), Tevy Poe (Redwood Massacre: Annihilation), Donald Pitts (“The Secrets We Keep”), and John Erickson (Sexually Frank) star in this “Certified Fresh” film. The Djinn is now out on Digital and VOD from IFC Midnight and will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on January 4, 2022, from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 7, 2021

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The 5 Scariest Things That Have Ever Happened In Movies

The 5 Scariest Things That Have Ever Happened In Movies

One thing’s for sure: There’s been no shortage of horror films over the years. Indeed, it’s extraordinary to think that the project widely regarded as the first-ever “horror” film was a three-minute short recorded in 1896! Le Manoir du Diable (or The House of the Devil as it was known across America) was crafted by George Méliès. And as Far Out Magazine alluded to looking into the film’s history, its reputation stems largely from its having the first scene depicting the transformation of a man into a bat –– the first vampire scene. Perhaps it’s not overly frightening to watch now, but it certainly highlights the power of a scene (as well as how far the horror genre has come in terms of special effects and blood-curdling storylines!). Thinking of the genre in these terms –– of iconic scary scenes, that is –– it’s awfully difficult to narrow things down. But we’ve put together a list of worthy moments that

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Dec 18, 2021
Terror Films Announces First Films Premiering On Their New YouTube AVOD Channel

Terror Films Announces First Films Premiering On Their New YouTube AVOD Channel

Genre distributor TERROR FILMS has now officially announced the launch of their YouTube AVOD channel in 2022 with two new releases. The first film out of the gate will be Isaac Rodriguez’s found-footage horror film, Last Radio Call on January 14th, followed by Kipp Tribble’s home invasion horror film, Evil At the Door on January 21st. The films will premiere exclusively on the Terror Films channel featuring a live chat event with the filmmakers, cast, and fans during the premiere. The films will be released wide, across Digital and VOD platforms one week later after their premieres. In addition to new releases, the channel will also feature the distributor’s entire library of diverse, indie horror films, which will eventually expand to an international audience. This is such an exciting time for us as a company”, stated Terror Films’ President, Joe Dain. “This was a necessary, next step in our ongoing efforts to grow our brand while increasing the reach and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 17, 2021
Chloë Grace Moretz Is Desperate To Escape The War Between Humans & AI In 'Mother/Android' - Out Today On Hulu

Chloë Grace Moretz Is Desperate To Escape The War Between Humans & AI In ‘Mother/Android’ – Out Today On Hulu

The highly-anticipated sci-fi thriller film Mother/Android, starring Shadow in the Cloud actress Chloë Grace Moretz, is out today (12/17) on Hulu! Set in the near future, the film follows Georgia (Chloë Grace Moretz) and her boyfriend Sam (Algee Smith) through their treacherous journey of escape as their country is caught in an unexpected war with artificial intelligence. Days away from the arrival of their first child, they must face No Man’s Land – a stronghold of the android uprising, in hopes of reaching safety before giving birth. Algee Smith (“Judas And The Black Messiah”, “Euphoria”) stars alongside Mortez and Raul Castillo (“We The Animals”). Mother/Android is written and directed by Mattson Tomlin (“Project Power”, “Little Fish”). Matt Reeves (“The Batman”, “War of the Planet Of The Apes”, “Cloverfield”) produces under his 6th & Idaho production company banner along with Adam Kassan (6th & Idaho) and Rafi Crohn (6th & Idaho) along with Miramax’s Bill Block (“The Gentlemen”, “District 9”), and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 17, 2021
A24's 'You Won't Be Alone' Possesses A New Trailer Ahead Of Its January Premiere

A24’s ‘You Won’t Be Alone’ Possesses A New Trailer Ahead Of Its January Premiere

Following her role in A24’s oh-so unnerving Lamb, Noomi Repace can next be seen in the supernatural horror You Won’t Be Alone, which possesses a new trailer after making a name for itself at Sundance. The film is set in an isolated mountain village in 19th century Macedonia and centers on a young girl who is kidnapped and transformed into a witch by an ancient spirit. After accidentally killing a peasant, the witch takes her form with a desire to experience what it means to be human. You Won’t Be Alone marks the feature debut of writer-director Goran Stolevski. It is produced by Kristina Ceyton (The Babadook, The Nightingale) and Sam Jennings (Cargo). Anamaria Marinca, Carloto Cotta, Alice Englert, Sara Klimoska, and Felix Martaud also star in You Won’t Be Alone, opening in theaters on January 28, 2022.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2021
Danny Hassel Makes His Return To Horror In The Upcoming Film 'Nightfall' (Poster Reveal)

Danny Hassel Makes His Return To Horror In The Upcoming Film ‘Nightfall’ (Poster Reveal)

Today, we’ve got the poster and synopsis for Nightfall that sees Danny Hassel, from A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 and 5, making his return to the horror genre. From director Rene Perez (Cry Havoc) who specializes in making retro themes grindhouse style movies, comes the tale of Joanna (Viveann Vankeith), a beautiful young woman who is unable to raise enough money to pay for the chemotherapy she needs. A stranger (Chelsea Evered) arrives and makes Joanna believe that she can be cured by ingesting drops of blood from a mysterious donor whose blood can cure the sick. In desperation, Joanna travels to an isolated compound to meet the donor. It is a beautiful and elegant Countess (Wilma Elles) who only comes out at night and who is guarded by an Ex-Army Ranger (Played by real-life Army Ranger Danny Hassel). The countess is willing to cure Joanna, for a price. The Countess demands lifelong servitude. Joanna must choose wisely as

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2021
Own 'Halloween Kills: The Extended Cut' Now On Digital

Own ‘Halloween Kills: The Extended Cut’ Now On Digital

Back in October David Gordon Green‘s second installment of his Halloween trilogy, Halloween Kills (review), made its premiere on Peacock’s streaming service, now it’s heading home. . Speaking with Collider, David Gordon Green teased the extended cut. This is the director’s cut through and through, but there’s an additional scene that we filmed that was scripted. And actually, I think is a pretty brilliant scene. So we’re going to do an extended version on the DVD, just so people can see an extended ending that’s different and cool,” Gordon Green told the site. “We ended up lifting it when I became more confident of where we’re going to pick up in the next movie; it didn’t feel authentic to where we’re going to go. So we lifted it. So we just said, we’re kind of coming up with, okay, then if we lift that, where do we end? And it was actually Couper Samuelson at Blumhouse, he was just, let’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 15, 2021
Horror Comedy 'Werewolves Within' Is Out On Blu-Ray Just In Time For Christmas

Horror Comedy ‘Werewolves Within’ Is Out On Blu-Ray Just In Time For Christmas

Looking for a great Christmas gift for the horror fan in your life or a great flick to add to your collection? Werewolves Within, which is “Certified Fresh”, is out just in time for the holiday season! “After a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community in Werewolves Within. Directed by Josh Ruben and written by Mishna Wolff, Werewolves Within stars Richardson, Vayntrub, George Basil, Sarah Burns, Michael Chernus, Catherine Curtain, Wayne Duvall, Harvey Guillén, Rebecca Henderson, Cheyenne Jackson, Michaela Watkins, and Glenn Fleshler. Werewolves Within, which we called “laugh-out-loud funny,” “a quick classic,” and “the best horror-comedy of the year,” in our review, has just been released on Blu-ray and DVD from

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 10, 2021
'Hallween Kills' Slashes Its Way Onto Digital, 4K Ultra, Blu-ray, And More

‘Hallween Kills’ Slashes Its Way Onto Digital, 4K Ultra, Blu-ray, And More

Halloween Kills premiered in October on Peacock, much to the excitement of fans. If you didn’t see it, we have good news, there is a variety of ways to watch it this month. Come December 13th it arrives on Amazon and Steelbook, and on December 14th it will be available on Digital, before heading to 4K Ultra, Blu-ray, and DVD this January. The second installment of director David Gordon Green‘s Halloween trilogy, Halloween Kills (review), sees Michael escape the raging fire after Laurie locked him in the basement of her home in the previous film. This time a mob is gathered to put an end to Michael once and for all after he racks up a huge body count, but nothing in the movie goes as planned. Halloween Kills has a huge returning cast that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Robert Longstreet, and original Halloween actor Charles Cyphers who will be reprising his roles as Sheriff Leigh

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 10, 2021
HorrorFuel.com Talks With The Director And The Star Of 'The Kindred'

A Woman Uncovers A Dark Family Secret And A Haunting Mystery In ‘The Kindred’ Trailer

Dark family secrets surface in the new psychological horror-thriller The Kindred, directed by Jamie Patterson. We’ve got the new trailer that teases a film filled with heartbreak, horrors, and the haunted. Starring April Pearson, Blake Harrison, and James Cosmo, and written by Christian J. Hearn, The Kindred follows a young mother investigating her father’s suicide. But when she is haunted by spirits and unearths an unsolved mystery from 30 years ago, she discovers a dark family history that could prove deadly for her child. Witness The Kindred, out on January 7, 2022, from Vertical Entertainment.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 10, 2021
Conjure The Certified Fresh Horror 'The Djinn' On Blu-ray And DVD

RLJE Films Conjures A January Release Date For ‘The Djinn’

From co-writers and co-directors David Charbonier (The Boy Behind The Door) and Justin Powell (The Boy Behind The Door) comes the critically acclaimed horror The Djinn. In the film, a mute boy, Dylan (Ezra Dewey), finds a book of spells in the closet when he is left home alone in their new apartment by his father (Rob Brownstein) to work the night shift. Blaming himself for the recent death of his mother, Dylan summons a djinn to grant one wish. Now he must survive a night of sheer terror at the hands of the sinister creature to fulfill his heart’s greatest desire. Ezra Dewey (“Criminal Minds”), Rob Brownstein (“The Young and the Restless”), Tevy Poe (Redwood Massacre: Annihilation), Donald Pitts (“The Secrets We Keep”), and John Erickson (Sexually Frank) star in this “Certified Fresh” film. The Djinn is now out on Digital and VOD from IFC Midnight and will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on January 4, 2022, from

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 7, 2021
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