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Netflix's Disappoints Fans By Not Renewing One Of Its Hit Horror Series

New Horror Series “Archive 81” From James Wan Is Coming To Netflix

A new horror series is heading to Netflix this January. Titled “Archive 81,” the series will feature eight, one-hour-long episodes and is based on the podcast of the same name. Mamoudou Athie (Black Box), Dina Shihabi (‘Altered Carbon’), Martin Donovan (Tenet), Matt McGorry (How to Get Away with Murder), Evan Jonigkeit (The Empty Man), Julia Chan (‘Katy Keene’), and Ariana Neal (Hidden Figures) star. The series centers on archivist Dan Turner (Athie), who takes a job restoring a collection of damaged videotapes from 1994. Reconstructing the work of a documentary filmmaker named Melody Pendras (Shihabi) and is drawn into her investigation of a dangerous cult at the Visser apartment building. As the season unfolds across these two timelines, Dan slowly finds himself obsessed with uncovering what happened to Melody. When the two characters form a mysterious connection, Dan becomes convinced he can save her from the terrifying end she met 25 years ago. Rebecca Sonnenshine (“The Boys”) is serving as

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2021
New ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Featurette Introduces “Podcast”

New ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Featurette Introduces “Podcast”

Ghostbusters: Afterlife will finally open in theaters this month. To celebrate, a new featurette has been unleashed that introduces Logan Kim‘s character, “Podcast” as he roams the set interviewing his fellow castmates. The new installment of the franchise follows a single mom (Carrie Coon) and her two kids (Finn Wolfhard and McKenna Grace) as they move to their grandfather’s farm and discover their family’s ties to the Ghostbusters. Events force the kids to pick up where their grandfather left off in an attempt to save the town. Paul Rudd (Antman) stars alongside Mckenna Grace (Captain Marvel), Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things), and Carrie Coon (Gone Girl). Most of the cast of the original are returning including Sigourney Weaver, Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson, Dan Aykroyd, and Annie Potts. Afterlife is directed by Jason Reitman, who co-wrote the script along with Gil Kenan. Ghostbusters: Afterlife arrives in theaters on November 19, 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021
Discovery+ Announces New Podcast ‘Urban Legends With The Ghost Brothers’

Discovery+ Announces New Podcast ‘Urban Legends With The Ghost Brothers’

We all know the stories: Bloody Mary, the Chupacabra, Candyman … urban legends that have been around for decades, sometimes centuries, and still haunt us today. But are they real? “The Ghost Brothers” – Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass, and Marcus Harvey – are coming together to bring you the first paranormal podcast from discovery+ – Urban Legends With the Ghost Brothers, beginning on Thursday, October 7. The boys will chat about the craziest myths and legends with the help of top paranormal investigators, celebrities, and friends. Listen to Urban Legends With the Ghost Brothers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Each of the 10 episodes will focus on one urban legend and feature the history of where it came from and when and conversations with experts and celebrities to uncover the truth – yes, of course, these urban legends are all true! In addition to special guest interviews, the guys will weave in rich sound design

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Horror Fuel

Rusty Quill Announces Several New Podcasts And Audio Dramas

Rusty Quill Ltd continues the expansion of the RQ Network with a number of fan favorites and untapped talents from the world of audio drama. The largest of these is the global phenomenon We’re Alive, with over 250 million downloads, making it a contender for the biggest audio drama podcast of all time. Today, they have announced several new series including I Am In Eskew, The Silt Verses (both Eskew Productions), The Milkman of St. Gaffs written and directed by Chris McClure, The Town Whispers written and directed by Cole Weavers, and We’re Alive an Audio Theatre for The Mind by Wayland Productions. These shows feature themes of horror, action, and weird fiction and join the likes of iconic shows such as The Magnus Archives (Rusty Quill), Old Gods of Appalachia (DeepNerd Media), The Storage Papers (Grinner Media), The Deca Tapes (Written/Directed by Lex Noteboom), Cryptids (Wild Obscura; written by Alexander V Thompson), and How it Ends (written/directed by Stephanie

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 30, 2021
Horror Fuel

Ashley Flowers Hosting New True-Crime Podcast ‘International Infamy’

The gripping first episode of Spotify’s latest Original true-crime podcast from Parcast, International Infamy, hosted by Ashley Flowers is available now across the US, Mexico, and Brazil. In International Infamy, Ashley explores international cases for the first time, breaking down interesting and high-profile crimes from a foreign country in each episode, while sharing the twists and turns of the case and also exploring the cultural details that make the stories unique. Ashley has demonstrated her ability to tap into the mystery and history genres with her existing Parcast podcasts (Supernatural, Very Presidential), and in this new show, she continues her passion for true crime but with an international twist. The series premiere examines one of the most unique serial killers of all time: professional Lucha libre wrestler Juana Barraza who killed nearly 50 elderly women in Mexico during the late 90s and early 2000s. Despite being a minor celebrity in her town, Juana was able to gain access to her

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 17, 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
Horror Fuel

John Carpenter Partners With Serial Box For Exclusive Audio Content

Legendary Master of Horror John Carpenter along with Sandy King Carpenter, writer, producer, and president of Storm King Production, announced today their partnership with the premium audio entertainment platform Serial Box for exclusive audio and podcast projects. Best known for such cult classics as Halloween, Dark Star, Christine, and The Thing, Carpenter will add audio to his storied career as a film producer, writer, director, actor, composer, and comics creator leveraging Serial Box’s experience creating addictive, immersive audio series. The collaboration will consist of audio stories developed by both companies, produced and recorded by Serial Box, that will live on Serial Box’s platform. The teams, led by John and Sandy King Carpenter and by Hayley Wagreich, Head of Content at Serial Box, will invite select creators well-versed in the horror genre to collaborate on the projects. They’re projected to develop at least five series per year for a minimum of two years. Horror is a universal language that works across

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 15, 2021
Horror Fuel

Trailer Debuts For Horror Movie ‘Hacked’ – Made During Covid-19 Lockdown

While the Covid-19 pandemic may have stopped somethings, it couldn’t stop directors Matthew Festle and Matt Leal from making their film Hacked, written by Matthew and John Festle.While honoring Covid-19 stay at home orders, 3 Keys Media and Flick Fanatics Audio developed a feature-length film that they could shoot under strict social distance and precautions related to the pandemic. Matthew Festle, Jackson Turner (Jason Thunder: Legends), Shawn C. Phillips (Dead Ant, YouTuber- Coolduder), Alan Maxson (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Blade The Iron Cross), and Thom Mulligan (The Witching Hour) star in this one of a kind film. In Hacked, “Michael and Darren have a very successful true-crime podcast. But when trying to get one of their biggest guests yet turns into a bizarre obsession for Michael, the lines between nightmare and reality begin to blur.” Alexys Paonessa, Matt Leal, John Festle, and Matthew Festle serve as producers. As the independent film wraps up post-production, a release date is expected

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 27, 2020
Horror Fuel

Ranker Announces New Horror Podcast Deadtime Stories

Ranker, the world’s leading destination for crowdsourced rankings, announced today its original podcast “Deadtime Stories” offering haunting horror stories submitted by real fans of the supernatural, creepy, and macabre. Hosted by the voice of DeadHead, a ghoulish skeleton, the free podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Stitcher, Tune In, and more. The “Deadtime Stories” podcast was created in part due to the appetite of our horror fans on Ranker’s Graveyard Shift and over 6 million followers on Ranker’s horror channels on Facebook – Graveyard Shift, Unspeakable Crimes and Everything Horror. From the weird and scary to the incredible niche, Ranker keeps a finger on the pulse of fans by inviting listeners to submit stories, further proving Ranker’s continued dedication to exciting original content, curated by the public. We’re thrilled and honored to be offering a means in which true horror fans can hear their own blood-curdling stories – true or not – on our podcast,” said

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 12, 2019
Horror Fuel

Shudder Announces ‘Video Palace’, An Exclusive Horror Podcast

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for thriller, suspense, and horror has just launched of Video Palace, its first scripted podcast created exclusively for Shudder by Nick Braccia and The Blair Witch Project producer Michael Monello. The series is co-written and directed by Ben Rock (20 Seconds to Live, Alien Raiders) and co-written by Bob DeRosa (Killers, White Collar). The 10-part series chronicles a young couple’s investigation into the origins of a mysterious VHS tape and the infamous video store from which it came. All episodes of Video Palace, along with 5 extended interview scenes, are available now on Shudder exclusively for its members. Episode 1 of Video Palace is also available to non-members on Apple Podcasts and other platforms, where subsequent episodes will be released weekly. Shudder is the preeminent destination for fans of horror and suspense, and we’re thrilled to launch our first scripted podcast for our members,” said Craig Engler, General Manager of Shudder. “With Video Palace,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 25, 2018

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Netflix's Disappoints Fans By Not Renewing One Of Its Hit Horror Series

New Horror Series “Archive 81” From James Wan Is Coming To Netflix

A new horror series is heading to Netflix this January. Titled “Archive 81,” the series will feature eight, one-hour-long episodes and is based on the podcast of the same name. Mamoudou Athie (Black Box), Dina Shihabi (‘Altered Carbon’), Martin Donovan (Tenet), Matt McGorry (How to Get Away with Murder), Evan Jonigkeit (The Empty Man), Julia Chan (‘Katy Keene’), and Ariana Neal (Hidden Figures) star. The series centers on archivist Dan Turner (Athie), who takes a job restoring a collection of damaged videotapes from 1994. Reconstructing the work of a documentary filmmaker named Melody Pendras (Shihabi) and is drawn into her investigation of a dangerous cult at the Visser apartment building. As the season unfolds across these two timelines, Dan slowly finds himself obsessed with uncovering what happened to Melody. When the two characters form a mysterious connection, Dan becomes convinced he can save her from the terrifying end she met 25 years ago. Rebecca Sonnenshine (“The Boys”) is serving as

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2021
New ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Featurette Introduces “Podcast”

New ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Featurette Introduces “Podcast”

Ghostbusters: Afterlife will finally open in theaters this month. To celebrate, a new featurette has been unleashed that introduces Logan Kim‘s character, “Podcast” as he roams the set interviewing his fellow castmates. The new installment of the franchise follows a single mom (Carrie Coon) and her two kids (Finn Wolfhard and McKenna Grace) as they move to their grandfather’s farm and discover their family’s ties to the Ghostbusters. Events force the kids to pick up where their grandfather left off in an attempt to save the town. Paul Rudd (Antman) stars alongside Mckenna Grace (Captain Marvel), Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things), and Carrie Coon (Gone Girl). Most of the cast of the original are returning including Sigourney Weaver, Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson, Dan Aykroyd, and Annie Potts. Afterlife is directed by Jason Reitman, who co-wrote the script along with Gil Kenan. Ghostbusters: Afterlife arrives in theaters on November 19, 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021
Discovery+ Announces New Podcast ‘Urban Legends With The Ghost Brothers’

Discovery+ Announces New Podcast ‘Urban Legends With The Ghost Brothers’

We all know the stories: Bloody Mary, the Chupacabra, Candyman … urban legends that have been around for decades, sometimes centuries, and still haunt us today. But are they real? “The Ghost Brothers” – Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass, and Marcus Harvey – are coming together to bring you the first paranormal podcast from discovery+ – Urban Legends With the Ghost Brothers, beginning on Thursday, October 7. The boys will chat about the craziest myths and legends with the help of top paranormal investigators, celebrities, and friends. Listen to Urban Legends With the Ghost Brothers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Each of the 10 episodes will focus on one urban legend and feature the history of where it came from and when and conversations with experts and celebrities to uncover the truth – yes, of course, these urban legends are all true! In addition to special guest interviews, the guys will weave in rich sound design

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Horror Fuel

Rusty Quill Announces Several New Podcasts And Audio Dramas

Rusty Quill Ltd continues the expansion of the RQ Network with a number of fan favorites and untapped talents from the world of audio drama. The largest of these is the global phenomenon We’re Alive, with over 250 million downloads, making it a contender for the biggest audio drama podcast of all time. Today, they have announced several new series including I Am In Eskew, The Silt Verses (both Eskew Productions), The Milkman of St. Gaffs written and directed by Chris McClure, The Town Whispers written and directed by Cole Weavers, and We’re Alive an Audio Theatre for The Mind by Wayland Productions. These shows feature themes of horror, action, and weird fiction and join the likes of iconic shows such as The Magnus Archives (Rusty Quill), Old Gods of Appalachia (DeepNerd Media), The Storage Papers (Grinner Media), The Deca Tapes (Written/Directed by Lex Noteboom), Cryptids (Wild Obscura; written by Alexander V Thompson), and How it Ends (written/directed by Stephanie

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 30, 2021
Horror Fuel

Ashley Flowers Hosting New True-Crime Podcast ‘International Infamy’

The gripping first episode of Spotify’s latest Original true-crime podcast from Parcast, International Infamy, hosted by Ashley Flowers is available now across the US, Mexico, and Brazil. In International Infamy, Ashley explores international cases for the first time, breaking down interesting and high-profile crimes from a foreign country in each episode, while sharing the twists and turns of the case and also exploring the cultural details that make the stories unique. Ashley has demonstrated her ability to tap into the mystery and history genres with her existing Parcast podcasts (Supernatural, Very Presidential), and in this new show, she continues her passion for true crime but with an international twist. The series premiere examines one of the most unique serial killers of all time: professional Lucha libre wrestler Juana Barraza who killed nearly 50 elderly women in Mexico during the late 90s and early 2000s. Despite being a minor celebrity in her town, Juana was able to gain access to her

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 17, 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

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 17, 2021
Horror Fuel

John Carpenter Partners With Serial Box For Exclusive Audio Content

Legendary Master of Horror John Carpenter along with Sandy King Carpenter, writer, producer, and president of Storm King Production, announced today their partnership with the premium audio entertainment platform Serial Box for exclusive audio and podcast projects. Best known for such cult classics as Halloween, Dark Star, Christine, and The Thing, Carpenter will add audio to his storied career as a film producer, writer, director, actor, composer, and comics creator leveraging Serial Box’s experience creating addictive, immersive audio series. The collaboration will consist of audio stories developed by both companies, produced and recorded by Serial Box, that will live on Serial Box’s platform. The teams, led by John and Sandy King Carpenter and by Hayley Wagreich, Head of Content at Serial Box, will invite select creators well-versed in the horror genre to collaborate on the projects. They’re projected to develop at least five series per year for a minimum of two years. Horror is a universal language that works across

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 15, 2021
Horror Fuel

Trailer Debuts For Horror Movie ‘Hacked’ – Made During Covid-19 Lockdown

While the Covid-19 pandemic may have stopped somethings, it couldn’t stop directors Matthew Festle and Matt Leal from making their film Hacked, written by Matthew and John Festle.While honoring Covid-19 stay at home orders, 3 Keys Media and Flick Fanatics Audio developed a feature-length film that they could shoot under strict social distance and precautions related to the pandemic. Matthew Festle, Jackson Turner (Jason Thunder: Legends), Shawn C. Phillips (Dead Ant, YouTuber- Coolduder), Alan Maxson (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Blade The Iron Cross), and Thom Mulligan (The Witching Hour) star in this one of a kind film. In Hacked, “Michael and Darren have a very successful true-crime podcast. But when trying to get one of their biggest guests yet turns into a bizarre obsession for Michael, the lines between nightmare and reality begin to blur.” Alexys Paonessa, Matt Leal, John Festle, and Matthew Festle serve as producers. As the independent film wraps up post-production, a release date is expected

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

Ranker Announces New Horror Podcast Deadtime Stories

Ranker, the world’s leading destination for crowdsourced rankings, announced today its original podcast “Deadtime Stories” offering haunting horror stories submitted by real fans of the supernatural, creepy, and macabre. Hosted by the voice of DeadHead, a ghoulish skeleton, the free podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Stitcher, Tune In, and more. The “Deadtime Stories” podcast was created in part due to the appetite of our horror fans on Ranker’s Graveyard Shift and over 6 million followers on Ranker’s horror channels on Facebook – Graveyard Shift, Unspeakable Crimes and Everything Horror. From the weird and scary to the incredible niche, Ranker keeps a finger on the pulse of fans by inviting listeners to submit stories, further proving Ranker’s continued dedication to exciting original content, curated by the public. We’re thrilled and honored to be offering a means in which true horror fans can hear their own blood-curdling stories – true or not – on our podcast,” said

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 12, 2019
Horror Fuel

Shudder Announces ‘Video Palace’, An Exclusive Horror Podcast

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for thriller, suspense, and horror has just launched of Video Palace, its first scripted podcast created exclusively for Shudder by Nick Braccia and The Blair Witch Project producer Michael Monello. The series is co-written and directed by Ben Rock (20 Seconds to Live, Alien Raiders) and co-written by Bob DeRosa (Killers, White Collar). The 10-part series chronicles a young couple’s investigation into the origins of a mysterious VHS tape and the infamous video store from which it came. All episodes of Video Palace, along with 5 extended interview scenes, are available now on Shudder exclusively for its members. Episode 1 of Video Palace is also available to non-members on Apple Podcasts and other platforms, where subsequent episodes will be released weekly. Shudder is the preeminent destination for fans of horror and suspense, and we’re thrilled to launch our first scripted podcast for our members,” said Craig Engler, General Manager of Shudder. “With Video Palace,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 25, 2018
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