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A First Look At The Pages Of DC’s Imprint “The Conjuring: The Lover”

This June, DC will unleash its all-new DC Horror imprint The Conjuring: The Lover, the monthly five-issue limited series that serves as a prelude to the highly-anticipated film The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, opening in theaters on June 4th. We’ve got a first look at the interior pages of the first issue by artist Gary Brown, who also did the Catwoman comic for DC. The Conjuring: The Lover expands the tragic story of Jessica, a college freshman returning to campus after winter break, bringing with her the anxieties of last semester’s poor grades, the awkwardness of facing a boy she wishes she’d never slept with, and an undeniably unnerving feeling of being watched. Jessica soon comes to realize that something evil has made her its target, and it will not rest until it has her in its unholy grip. But why did this sinister presence set its sights on a seemingly normal college freshman? This terrifying series

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 8, 2021
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Game Of Thrones’ Laurence O’Fuarain Joins Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ Prequel

The world on Netflix’s hit game-based series “The Witcher” is expanding with a prequel series, titled “The Witcher: Blood Origin.” Deadline is reporting that “Game of Thrones” and “Vikings” actor Laurence O’Fuarain has been cast in the lead role of Fjall. Jodie Turner-Smith (Queen and Slim) will play the other lead character, Eile. “Born into a clan of warriors sworn to protect a King, Fjall carries a deep scar within, the death of a loved one who fell in battle trying to save him. A scar that won’t let him settle, or make peace with himself or the world around him. In his quest for redemption, Fjall will find himself fighting beside the most unlikely of allies as he carves a path of vengeance across a continent in turmoil.” The new six-part limited series is set in an elven world 1200 years before the time of “The Witcher” and will center on the creation of the first Witcher and the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 27, 2021
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A New Installment Of The ‘Pet Sematary’ Franchise Is Heading To Paramount+

Paramount+ is serious about becoming a force to be reckoned with. The streaming service is adding a ton of exclusive horror projects over the next two years, including a new installment to the Paranormal Activity franchise. But that’s not all. Deadline is reporting that a new installment of the Pet Sematary franchise is coming as well, this time in the form of a prequel. Jeff Buhler, who wrote the 2019 adaptation is back to write the script for the origin story. There is no word yet about plot details or who will star in the Paramount Original. So far, we’ve seen two adaptations of the Stephen King story, the first from Mary Lambert in 1989, followed by its sequel in 1992. It also got an adaptation in 2019 from Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 25, 2021
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Filming Wraps On Zach Snyder’s ‘Army Of The Dead’ Prequel

The Netflix Original Army of the Dead, from director Zach Snyder, is headed your way, as is Army of the Dead: The Prequel, directed by Matthias Schweighöefer, which Snyder produces. Snyder took to Twitter to share the news that the prequel has just wrapped filming. “That’s a wrap on Army of the Dead: The Prequel. Thanks to all the cast & crew and Netflix.” Actor and filmmaker Matthias Schweighöefer stars in the prequel as well as directs. The film also stars Nathalie Emmanuel, Ruby O’Fee, Stuart Martin, and Guztavo Khanage. Shay Hatten (Army of the Dead) penned the screenplay. Snyder and Schweighöfer produce along with Deborah Snyder, Wesley Coller, and Dan Maag. Army of the Dead, currently in post-production, is described as a spiritual successor to Dawn of the Dead and follows a group of elite mercenaries as they plot a heist on a Las Vegas casino during a zombie outbreak. Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Ana De La Reguera, Theo

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 28, 2020
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Mad Max Prequel ‘Furiosa’ Scores A Release Date

2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road was a huge hit so it’s no surprise that the franchise is continuing to expand. George Miller is currently working on a spin-off movie that will center on Charlize Theron’s character Furiosa. Today, we can report that the film, simply titled Furiosa, has already scored a release date. The prequel will star New Mutants actress Anya Taylor-Joy as the young Furiosa. Chris Hemsworth (The Avengers) and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Candyman) will also star. Miller is both co-writing the script and will direct for Warner Bros. Furiosa is set to be released in theaters on June 23, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 26, 2020
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Rossif Sutherland Boards Orphan Prequel “First Kill”

Yesterday we reported that Isabelle Fuhrman will be returning to reprise her role of Esther in the upcoming prequel to the disturbing 2009 film Orphan. We can now report that the cast has gained another star, Possessor (out today on VOD and Digital) actor Rossif Sutherland, half-brother of Kiefer Sutherland, Deadline announced. The cast also includes The Omen‘s (2006) actress Julia Stiles. In the movie, titled Orphan: First Kill, “Leena Klammer orchestrates a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility and travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. But Leena’s new life as “Esther” comes with an unexpected wrinkle and pits her against a mother who will protect her family at any cost.” William Brent Bell (The Boy) is directing from the script written by David Coggeshall (The Haunting in Connecticut 2) for Dark Castle Entertainment and Entertainment One.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 7, 2020
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Slasher ‘PandaMonium’ Getting A U.S. Release

The infamous panda headed serial killer returns in writer-director MJ Dixon‘s slasher PandaMonium is headed to DVD and HD Digital in the US this June. In the prequel to the cult horror Slasher House II (2016) where we were first introduced to the infamous Panda-headed killer Jacob Jakushi (David Hon Ma Chu), Jacob now makes a return in the characters first standalone film. The guys on Level 6 like to work hard, and party harder, that means the best booze, the finest drugs, and hottest women money can buy. Unfortunately for them the Strippers they’ve just hired have come with an unwanted guest. Jacob, Jakushi, the infamous ‘Stripper Ripper’ with an oversized Panda mask and a taste for exotic dancers has these girls in his sights and he’ll stop at nothing to get what he wants. It’s now Strippers VS PandaHeaded Serial Killer as they fight to survive the office party from hell. Writer-director MJ Dixon had the following to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 29, 2020
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HBO Orders ‘Practical Magic’ Prequel Series ‘Rules Of Magic’

It may be time to subscribe to HBO Max. A pilot has been ordered for the Practical Magic prequel series titled “Rules of Magic.” The series is based on Alice Hoffman’s novels “Rules of Magic” and “Practical Magic“, which was adapted for a film in 1998 starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Set in New York in the 1960s, the series centers on three troubled siblings – Franny, Jet, and Vincent Owens. The family wrestles with “abnormalities” and have stayed isolated. But the tumultuous times reveal that they are, in fact, the descendants of a long line of witches. The two sisters become both revered and feared. Their brother will leave an unexpected legacy. You may have guessed by now that the sisters are indeed the aunts from Practical Magic, played by Stockard Channing and Dianne West. There is no word yet who will play their younger versions. “Jessica Jones” creator Melissa Rosenberg will both write and executive produce under

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 19, 2019
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New Threats Emerge In Latest ‘Pacific Rim Aftermath’ Comic

The fourth issue of the six-part comic series Pacific Rim Aftermath by Legendary Comics is now available online and in stores. The comic series takes place after the events of the first Pacific Rim film and is the official prequel to the movie’s sequel starring John Boyega. The series focuses on the criminal underworld born out of the rubble of Santa Monica after the first Kaiju war where the giant fighting robots known as Jaegers are used as mob muscle. The series follows a former Jaeger pilot turned mob enforcer, Griffin, and Jake Pentecost (John Boyega’s character). In the latest issue, Griffin learns more about a cult of Kaiju worshipers as new threats are beginning to make their presence known in the slums of Santa Monica. The gritty adventure continues as the series’ end approaches who will come out on top?

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Capt McNeely
Apr 26, 2018
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Comic Book ‘Pacific Rim Aftermath’ Issue 3 Now Available

Legendary Comics has released the third issue of the six-part prequel series Pacific Rim Aftermath that takes place nine years after the events of the first film and one year before the second film. In this comic series, the giant monster-fighting robots known as Jaegers are being used by crime lords to gain control of Santa Monica’s criminal underworld. A former Jaeger pilot, Griffin, works as an enforcer for the Mech Czar who needs Griffin’s skills as a Jaeger pilot to help him rule the criminal underworld. In the middle of this chaos is Jake Pentecost, who will be played by John Boyega in the film, who’s looking for answers to what happened to his father, Kaiju War hero Stacker Pentecost. As Jake continues going through the process of Drifting (a process where Jaeger pilots sync with the Jager robot itself) he will learn more about his father’s life that will reopen old wounds for Jake as well as making

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Capt McNeely
Mar 23, 2018

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A First Look At The Pages Of DC’s Imprint “The Conjuring: The Lover”

This June, DC will unleash its all-new DC Horror imprint The Conjuring: The Lover, the monthly five-issue limited series that serves as a prelude to the highly-anticipated film The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, opening in theaters on June 4th. We’ve got a first look at the interior pages of the first issue by artist Gary Brown, who also did the Catwoman comic for DC. The Conjuring: The Lover expands the tragic story of Jessica, a college freshman returning to campus after winter break, bringing with her the anxieties of last semester’s poor grades, the awkwardness of facing a boy she wishes she’d never slept with, and an undeniably unnerving feeling of being watched. Jessica soon comes to realize that something evil has made her its target, and it will not rest until it has her in its unholy grip. But why did this sinister presence set its sights on a seemingly normal college freshman? This terrifying series

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 8, 2021
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Game Of Thrones’ Laurence O’Fuarain Joins Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ Prequel

The world on Netflix’s hit game-based series “The Witcher” is expanding with a prequel series, titled “The Witcher: Blood Origin.” Deadline is reporting that “Game of Thrones” and “Vikings” actor Laurence O’Fuarain has been cast in the lead role of Fjall. Jodie Turner-Smith (Queen and Slim) will play the other lead character, Eile. “Born into a clan of warriors sworn to protect a King, Fjall carries a deep scar within, the death of a loved one who fell in battle trying to save him. A scar that won’t let him settle, or make peace with himself or the world around him. In his quest for redemption, Fjall will find himself fighting beside the most unlikely of allies as he carves a path of vengeance across a continent in turmoil.” The new six-part limited series is set in an elven world 1200 years before the time of “The Witcher” and will center on the creation of the first Witcher and the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 27, 2021
Horror Fuel

A New Installment Of The ‘Pet Sematary’ Franchise Is Heading To Paramount+

Paramount+ is serious about becoming a force to be reckoned with. The streaming service is adding a ton of exclusive horror projects over the next two years, including a new installment to the Paranormal Activity franchise. But that’s not all. Deadline is reporting that a new installment of the Pet Sematary franchise is coming as well, this time in the form of a prequel. Jeff Buhler, who wrote the 2019 adaptation is back to write the script for the origin story. There is no word yet about plot details or who will star in the Paramount Original. So far, we’ve seen two adaptations of the Stephen King story, the first from Mary Lambert in 1989, followed by its sequel in 1992. It also got an adaptation in 2019 from Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch.

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

Filming Wraps On Zach Snyder’s ‘Army Of The Dead’ Prequel

The Netflix Original Army of the Dead, from director Zach Snyder, is headed your way, as is Army of the Dead: The Prequel, directed by Matthias Schweighöefer, which Snyder produces. Snyder took to Twitter to share the news that the prequel has just wrapped filming. “That’s a wrap on Army of the Dead: The Prequel. Thanks to all the cast & crew and Netflix.” Actor and filmmaker Matthias Schweighöefer stars in the prequel as well as directs. The film also stars Nathalie Emmanuel, Ruby O’Fee, Stuart Martin, and Guztavo Khanage. Shay Hatten (Army of the Dead) penned the screenplay. Snyder and Schweighöfer produce along with Deborah Snyder, Wesley Coller, and Dan Maag. Army of the Dead, currently in post-production, is described as a spiritual successor to Dawn of the Dead and follows a group of elite mercenaries as they plot a heist on a Las Vegas casino during a zombie outbreak. Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Ana De La Reguera, Theo

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 28, 2020
Horror Fuel

Mad Max Prequel ‘Furiosa’ Scores A Release Date

2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road was a huge hit so it’s no surprise that the franchise is continuing to expand. George Miller is currently working on a spin-off movie that will center on Charlize Theron’s character Furiosa. Today, we can report that the film, simply titled Furiosa, has already scored a release date. The prequel will star New Mutants actress Anya Taylor-Joy as the young Furiosa. Chris Hemsworth (The Avengers) and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Candyman) will also star. Miller is both co-writing the script and will direct for Warner Bros. Furiosa is set to be released in theaters on June 23, 2023.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 26, 2020
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Rossif Sutherland Boards Orphan Prequel “First Kill”

Yesterday we reported that Isabelle Fuhrman will be returning to reprise her role of Esther in the upcoming prequel to the disturbing 2009 film Orphan. We can now report that the cast has gained another star, Possessor (out today on VOD and Digital) actor Rossif Sutherland, half-brother of Kiefer Sutherland, Deadline announced. The cast also includes The Omen‘s (2006) actress Julia Stiles. In the movie, titled Orphan: First Kill, “Leena Klammer orchestrates a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility and travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. But Leena’s new life as “Esther” comes with an unexpected wrinkle and pits her against a mother who will protect her family at any cost.” William Brent Bell (The Boy) is directing from the script written by David Coggeshall (The Haunting in Connecticut 2) for Dark Castle Entertainment and Entertainment One.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 7, 2020
Horror Fuel

Slasher ‘PandaMonium’ Getting A U.S. Release

The infamous panda headed serial killer returns in writer-director MJ Dixon‘s slasher PandaMonium is headed to DVD and HD Digital in the US this June. In the prequel to the cult horror Slasher House II (2016) where we were first introduced to the infamous Panda-headed killer Jacob Jakushi (David Hon Ma Chu), Jacob now makes a return in the characters first standalone film. The guys on Level 6 like to work hard, and party harder, that means the best booze, the finest drugs, and hottest women money can buy. Unfortunately for them the Strippers they’ve just hired have come with an unwanted guest. Jacob, Jakushi, the infamous ‘Stripper Ripper’ with an oversized Panda mask and a taste for exotic dancers has these girls in his sights and he’ll stop at nothing to get what he wants. It’s now Strippers VS PandaHeaded Serial Killer as they fight to survive the office party from hell. Writer-director MJ Dixon had the following to

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 29, 2020
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HBO Orders ‘Practical Magic’ Prequel Series ‘Rules Of Magic’

It may be time to subscribe to HBO Max. A pilot has been ordered for the Practical Magic prequel series titled “Rules of Magic.” The series is based on Alice Hoffman’s novels “Rules of Magic” and “Practical Magic“, which was adapted for a film in 1998 starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Set in New York in the 1960s, the series centers on three troubled siblings – Franny, Jet, and Vincent Owens. The family wrestles with “abnormalities” and have stayed isolated. But the tumultuous times reveal that they are, in fact, the descendants of a long line of witches. The two sisters become both revered and feared. Their brother will leave an unexpected legacy. You may have guessed by now that the sisters are indeed the aunts from Practical Magic, played by Stockard Channing and Dianne West. There is no word yet who will play their younger versions. “Jessica Jones” creator Melissa Rosenberg will both write and executive produce under

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 19, 2019
Horror Fuel

New Threats Emerge In Latest ‘Pacific Rim Aftermath’ Comic

The fourth issue of the six-part comic series Pacific Rim Aftermath by Legendary Comics is now available online and in stores. The comic series takes place after the events of the first Pacific Rim film and is the official prequel to the movie’s sequel starring John Boyega. The series focuses on the criminal underworld born out of the rubble of Santa Monica after the first Kaiju war where the giant fighting robots known as Jaegers are used as mob muscle. The series follows a former Jaeger pilot turned mob enforcer, Griffin, and Jake Pentecost (John Boyega’s character). In the latest issue, Griffin learns more about a cult of Kaiju worshipers as new threats are beginning to make their presence known in the slums of Santa Monica. The gritty adventure continues as the series’ end approaches who will come out on top?

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Apr 26, 2018
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Comic Book ‘Pacific Rim Aftermath’ Issue 3 Now Available

Legendary Comics has released the third issue of the six-part prequel series Pacific Rim Aftermath that takes place nine years after the events of the first film and one year before the second film. In this comic series, the giant monster-fighting robots known as Jaegers are being used by crime lords to gain control of Santa Monica’s criminal underworld. A former Jaeger pilot, Griffin, works as an enforcer for the Mech Czar who needs Griffin’s skills as a Jaeger pilot to help him rule the criminal underworld. In the middle of this chaos is Jake Pentecost, who will be played by John Boyega in the film, who’s looking for answers to what happened to his father, Kaiju War hero Stacker Pentecost. As Jake continues going through the process of Drifting (a process where Jaeger pilots sync with the Jager robot itself) he will learn more about his father’s life that will reopen old wounds for Jake as well as making

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Mar 23, 2018
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