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Shudder Snags 'Speak No Evil' Ahead Of Sundance

Shudder Snags ‘Speak No Evil’ Ahead Of Sundance

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural, has acquired rights to psychological horror Speak No Evil ahead of its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. An official selection of Sundance Midnight, Speak No Evil is written and directed by Christian Tafdrup (A Horrible Woman) and is set for release in North America, the United Kingdom, and Ireland in late 2022. In Speak No Evil, on a vacation in Tuscany, two families – one Danish, one Dutch – meet and become fast friends. Months later, the free-spirited Dutch family extends an invitation to the more conservative Danish one for a holiday weekend getaway at their countryside home. However, it doesn’t take long before things gradually get out of hand as the joy of reunion is replaced with misunderstandings. The Dutch hospitality quickly turns unnerving for the Danes, and they find themselves increasingly caught in a web of their own politeness in the face of eccentric…or

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Jan 22, 2022
"Ozark" Star Moves Into 'Apartment 7A' Produced By John Krasinski

“Ozark” Star Moves Into ‘Apartment 7A’ Produced By John Krasinski

You will recognize Emmy Award-winning actress Julia Garner from her roles in series such as Netflix’s “Ozarks” and films like The Last Exorcism Part II and We Are What We Are. For her next project, she’s moving into Apartment 7A, Deadline is reporting. While the plot is yet to be revealed, the film is described as a psychological thriller with Natalie Erika James (Relic) directing from the script she co-wrote with Christian White, a re-write of the original draft penned by Skylar James. John Krasinski is re-teaming with his fellow A Quiet Place producer Allyson Seeger who will produce under the Sunday Night banner. Michael Bay, Andrew Form, and Brad Fuller will produce for Platinum Dunes. We’ll update you as soon as we know more, in the meantime don’t miss the season four premiere of “Ozark” on Netflix on January 21, 2022. This season will be the last season which doesn’t bode well for the Byrde family as they try

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Dark And Deadly Secrets Surface In The Thriller 'Help' - Out Today

Dark Secrets Put A Woman In Danger In The Psychological Thriller ‘Help’ (Trailer)

Ridder Films, in association with executive producer Lucas A. Ferrara, have now shared the new trailer and poster for their award-winning psychological thriller HELP, which will be available on digital download in the USA and Canada this February. In the film, “A young woman’s life turns chaotic when she uncovers a deadly secret about her friend…A painful breakup prompts Grace to visit her friend Liv who is living in the idyllic English countryside with her boyfriend Edward and his dog Polly. The trio starts the weekend in high spirits but soon turns into chaos, as well-kept secrets are exposed and the friends come to see each other in a whole new light. Everyone has a secret…” Louis James (The English Teacher, A Simple Robbery), Emily Redpath (Romeo and Juliet, Casualty), and Sarah Alexandra Marks (Glamour, Psychosis) star with a cameo performance from iconic boyband Blue’s very own Duncan James! I met Louis whilst filming in Liverpool, a mutual friend introduced

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Dec 18, 2021
Psychological Horror ‘Hypnotic’ Now Streaming On Netflix

Psychological Horror ‘Hypnotic’ Now Streaming On Netflix

Netflix continues to release new horror films and series this Halloween season. Some of their spooky offerings include Nightbooks, and season two of “Locke and Key“. There’s another new movie that’s just been released that you need to check out, Hypnotic. Hypnotic stars Kate Siegel, who has appeared in several Netflix horrors, such as “Haunting of Hill House” and “Midnight Mass.” In this film, Siegel stars alongside Jason O’Mara, Dule Hill, and Lucie Guest. In Hypnotic, directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote, a young woman seeking self-improvement enlists the help of a renowned hypnotherapist. But after a handful of intense sessions, she discovers unexpected and deadly consequences. Watch the action-packed psychological horror Hypnotic now on Netflix.

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Nov 22, 2021
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The Final Trailer Is Here For The Haunting Film ‘The Lodger’

The first poster and trailer have arrived for the French (English subtitled) horror-thriller, The Lodger. The film stars Jacqueline Bisset (“Bullitt”, “The Spiral Staircase”) and Alice Isaaz (“Elle”, “Savage State”) and is directed by Baptiste Drapeau from a screenplay written by Ollivier Briand. In the haunting film, an elderly woman (Bisset) takes in a lodger (Isaaz), offering accommodation in return for help around the house. The eccentric woman behaves as if her long-deceased husband is still alive. But soon the lodger begins to feel his presence. The Lodger will be released on Digital Download and on DVD on October 18. 2021, from Lightbulb Film Distribution.

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Sep 24, 2021
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Psycholoigical Horror ‘Knocking’ Gets A New Trailer

The trailer for Frida Kempff’s feature directorial debut, the psychological horror Knocking is here ahead of its October release, teasing a dark, intense film which is an adaptation of John Theorin‘s novel of the same name. In the film, which made its world premiere at Sundance, “after suffering a traumatic incident, Molly (Cecilia Milocco) moves into a new apartment to begin her path to recovery, but it’s not long after her arrival that a series of persistent knocks and screams begin to wake her up at night. Molly’s new life begins to unravel as the screams intensify and no one else in the building believes or is willing to help her.” Çecilia Miloccco, Albin Grenholm, Alexander Salzberger, Krister Kern, Ville Virtanen, Charlotta Åkerblom, and Naida Ragimova star. The script for Knocking was written by Emma Broström and is produced by Erik Andersson for Läsk in collaboration with SVT and the Swedish Film Institute through the initiative Moving Sweden with support

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Sep 15, 2021
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A Woman’s Life Goes Terribly Wrong After Getting A Micro-Chip In ‘Implanted’

This October, a medical experiment goes terribly wrong in the psychological horror film Implanted, from writer-director Fabien Dufils. In Implanted, Sarah, a struggling young woman living in Brooklyn, agrees to volunteer as an experimental test subject for a pharmaceutical company called Dynamic Health Cure and to be implanted with the LEXX nanochip. Sarah hopes that the money received for her participation will solve her financial troubles and help her to take care of her mother who has Alzheimer’s. A nanochip is implanted in her cerebral cortex. It is designed with artificial intelligence technology to take control of the body at the inception of any disease or illness. When the implant turns sinister and orders her to commit crimes, Sarah is plunged into a murderous spiral with only one choice: to live or die. Michelle Girolami stars in the film executive produced by Jordon Winter, Malek Ghorayeb, Paul Mignot, Karim Naceur, Edmond Tao, Léa Morel, and Julien Seri. Gravitas Ventures will

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Sep 11, 2021
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Anna Kendrick Joins The Psychological Thriller ‘Alice, Darling’

Lionsgate has just announced that Academy Award nominee Anna Kendrick has joined the cast of director Mary Nighy‘s (“Industry”, Traces) female-led psychological thriller Alice, Darling. Kendrick, known for her roles in “Love Life”, Up in the Air, and the Pitch Perfect franchise, will star alongside Wunmi Mosaku (His House, “Loki”), Kaniehtiio Horn (“Letterkenny”), and Charlie Carrick (“Reign”) in Nighy’s feature directorial debut, written by Alanna Francis. In the film, “Alice (Kendrick), who is behaving strangely, keeping secrets about her mercurial boyfriend (Carrick) from her two best friends (Mosaku and Horn). When the three friends take a girl’s trip out of town, all secrets are revealed when a local girl goes missing and Alice’s boyfriend arrives unannounced.” Nighy said, “Alice, Darling is a subtle, nuanced story about coercion and control. As a director, I couldn’t wish for a better cast of talented actors and creatives to bring this important story to life. The chemistry between Anna Kendrick, Wunmi Mosaku, and Kaniehtiio

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Jul 13, 2021
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The Line Between A Writer’s Novel And Real Life Are Blurred In The Thriller ‘Deadly Illusions’

“Awkward” actress Greer Grammer stars alongside “Sex and the City” actress Kristen Davis in the psychological thriller Deadly Illusions. From writer-director Anna Elizabeth James, the film centers on a best-selling novelist (Davis) who is suffering from writer’s block. When she hires a young woman (Grammer) to watch over her twins. She appears to be a sweet innocent young woman, but looks can be deceiving. As the novelist finally begins to write again, the line between the life’s she’s been writing about and her own begins to blur. Dermot Mulroney, who recently appeared in the series “Hanna” and “Prodigal Son” also stars along with Shanola Hampton of “Shameless.” Director Anna Elizabeth James is known as a pioneer in the industry for her iPhone filmmaking and distribution methods and has been featured in Wired and The New York Times and has spoken at TEDx conferences. Davis and Grammer produce Deadly Illusions which premiered on Netflix in March and arrives on iTunes, Amazon,

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Netflix’s ‘Deadly Illusions’ Trailer Reminds You Not To Trust The Nanny

Writer-director Anna Elizabeth James‘ highly anticipated psychological thriller Deadly Illusions is premiering on Netflix this March. Starring Greer Grammer (“Awkward”), “Sex in the City” alum Kristen Davis, Shanola Hampton of “Shameless” and Dermot Mulroney (“Hanna”), the film centers on a bestselling female novelist (Davis) who is suffering from writer’s block and hires an innocent young woman (Grammer) to watch over her twin children. As the novelist dangerously indulges in her new best-seller, the line between the life she’s writing about and the one she’s actually living becomes blurred. James is known as a pioneer in the industry for her iPhone filmmaking and distribution methods and has been featured in “Wired” and The New York Times and has spoken at TEDx conferences. Grammer and Davis produce Deadly Illusions, premiering on Netflix on March 18, 2021.

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Mar 15, 2021

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Shudder Snags 'Speak No Evil' Ahead Of Sundance

Shudder Snags ‘Speak No Evil’ Ahead Of Sundance

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural, has acquired rights to psychological horror Speak No Evil ahead of its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. An official selection of Sundance Midnight, Speak No Evil is written and directed by Christian Tafdrup (A Horrible Woman) and is set for release in North America, the United Kingdom, and Ireland in late 2022. In Speak No Evil, on a vacation in Tuscany, two families – one Danish, one Dutch – meet and become fast friends. Months later, the free-spirited Dutch family extends an invitation to the more conservative Danish one for a holiday weekend getaway at their countryside home. However, it doesn’t take long before things gradually get out of hand as the joy of reunion is replaced with misunderstandings. The Dutch hospitality quickly turns unnerving for the Danes, and they find themselves increasingly caught in a web of their own politeness in the face of eccentric…or

Continue reading →
Jan 22, 2022
"Ozark" Star Moves Into 'Apartment 7A' Produced By John Krasinski

“Ozark” Star Moves Into ‘Apartment 7A’ Produced By John Krasinski

You will recognize Emmy Award-winning actress Julia Garner from her roles in series such as Netflix’s “Ozarks” and films like The Last Exorcism Part II and We Are What We Are. For her next project, she’s moving into Apartment 7A, Deadline is reporting. While the plot is yet to be revealed, the film is described as a psychological thriller with Natalie Erika James (Relic) directing from the script she co-wrote with Christian White, a re-write of the original draft penned by Skylar James. John Krasinski is re-teaming with his fellow A Quiet Place producer Allyson Seeger who will produce under the Sunday Night banner. Michael Bay, Andrew Form, and Brad Fuller will produce for Platinum Dunes. We’ll update you as soon as we know more, in the meantime don’t miss the season four premiere of “Ozark” on Netflix on January 21, 2022. This season will be the last season which doesn’t bode well for the Byrde family as they try

Continue reading →
Dark And Deadly Secrets Surface In The Thriller 'Help' - Out Today

Dark Secrets Put A Woman In Danger In The Psychological Thriller ‘Help’ (Trailer)

Ridder Films, in association with executive producer Lucas A. Ferrara, have now shared the new trailer and poster for their award-winning psychological thriller HELP, which will be available on digital download in the USA and Canada this February. In the film, “A young woman’s life turns chaotic when she uncovers a deadly secret about her friend…A painful breakup prompts Grace to visit her friend Liv who is living in the idyllic English countryside with her boyfriend Edward and his dog Polly. The trio starts the weekend in high spirits but soon turns into chaos, as well-kept secrets are exposed and the friends come to see each other in a whole new light. Everyone has a secret…” Louis James (The English Teacher, A Simple Robbery), Emily Redpath (Romeo and Juliet, Casualty), and Sarah Alexandra Marks (Glamour, Psychosis) star with a cameo performance from iconic boyband Blue’s very own Duncan James! I met Louis whilst filming in Liverpool, a mutual friend introduced

Continue reading →
Dec 18, 2021
Psychological Horror ‘Hypnotic’ Now Streaming On Netflix

Psychological Horror ‘Hypnotic’ Now Streaming On Netflix

Netflix continues to release new horror films and series this Halloween season. Some of their spooky offerings include Nightbooks, and season two of “Locke and Key“. There’s another new movie that’s just been released that you need to check out, Hypnotic. Hypnotic stars Kate Siegel, who has appeared in several Netflix horrors, such as “Haunting of Hill House” and “Midnight Mass.” In this film, Siegel stars alongside Jason O’Mara, Dule Hill, and Lucie Guest. In Hypnotic, directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote, a young woman seeking self-improvement enlists the help of a renowned hypnotherapist. But after a handful of intense sessions, she discovers unexpected and deadly consequences. Watch the action-packed psychological horror Hypnotic now on Netflix.

Continue reading →
Nov 22, 2021
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The Final Trailer Is Here For The Haunting Film ‘The Lodger’

The first poster and trailer have arrived for the French (English subtitled) horror-thriller, The Lodger. The film stars Jacqueline Bisset (“Bullitt”, “The Spiral Staircase”) and Alice Isaaz (“Elle”, “Savage State”) and is directed by Baptiste Drapeau from a screenplay written by Ollivier Briand. In the haunting film, an elderly woman (Bisset) takes in a lodger (Isaaz), offering accommodation in return for help around the house. The eccentric woman behaves as if her long-deceased husband is still alive. But soon the lodger begins to feel his presence. The Lodger will be released on Digital Download and on DVD on October 18. 2021, from Lightbulb Film Distribution.

Continue reading →
Sep 24, 2021
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Psycholoigical Horror ‘Knocking’ Gets A New Trailer

The trailer for Frida Kempff’s feature directorial debut, the psychological horror Knocking is here ahead of its October release, teasing a dark, intense film which is an adaptation of John Theorin‘s novel of the same name. In the film, which made its world premiere at Sundance, “after suffering a traumatic incident, Molly (Cecilia Milocco) moves into a new apartment to begin her path to recovery, but it’s not long after her arrival that a series of persistent knocks and screams begin to wake her up at night. Molly’s new life begins to unravel as the screams intensify and no one else in the building believes or is willing to help her.” Çecilia Miloccco, Albin Grenholm, Alexander Salzberger, Krister Kern, Ville Virtanen, Charlotta Åkerblom, and Naida Ragimova star. The script for Knocking was written by Emma Broström and is produced by Erik Andersson for Läsk in collaboration with SVT and the Swedish Film Institute through the initiative Moving Sweden with support

Continue reading →
Sep 15, 2021
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A Woman’s Life Goes Terribly Wrong After Getting A Micro-Chip In ‘Implanted’

This October, a medical experiment goes terribly wrong in the psychological horror film Implanted, from writer-director Fabien Dufils. In Implanted, Sarah, a struggling young woman living in Brooklyn, agrees to volunteer as an experimental test subject for a pharmaceutical company called Dynamic Health Cure and to be implanted with the LEXX nanochip. Sarah hopes that the money received for her participation will solve her financial troubles and help her to take care of her mother who has Alzheimer’s. A nanochip is implanted in her cerebral cortex. It is designed with artificial intelligence technology to take control of the body at the inception of any disease or illness. When the implant turns sinister and orders her to commit crimes, Sarah is plunged into a murderous spiral with only one choice: to live or die. Michelle Girolami stars in the film executive produced by Jordon Winter, Malek Ghorayeb, Paul Mignot, Karim Naceur, Edmond Tao, Léa Morel, and Julien Seri. Gravitas Ventures will

Continue reading →
Sep 11, 2021
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Anna Kendrick Joins The Psychological Thriller ‘Alice, Darling’

Lionsgate has just announced that Academy Award nominee Anna Kendrick has joined the cast of director Mary Nighy‘s (“Industry”, Traces) female-led psychological thriller Alice, Darling. Kendrick, known for her roles in “Love Life”, Up in the Air, and the Pitch Perfect franchise, will star alongside Wunmi Mosaku (His House, “Loki”), Kaniehtiio Horn (“Letterkenny”), and Charlie Carrick (“Reign”) in Nighy’s feature directorial debut, written by Alanna Francis. In the film, “Alice (Kendrick), who is behaving strangely, keeping secrets about her mercurial boyfriend (Carrick) from her two best friends (Mosaku and Horn). When the three friends take a girl’s trip out of town, all secrets are revealed when a local girl goes missing and Alice’s boyfriend arrives unannounced.” Nighy said, “Alice, Darling is a subtle, nuanced story about coercion and control. As a director, I couldn’t wish for a better cast of talented actors and creatives to bring this important story to life. The chemistry between Anna Kendrick, Wunmi Mosaku, and Kaniehtiio

Continue reading →
Jul 13, 2021
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The Line Between A Writer’s Novel And Real Life Are Blurred In The Thriller ‘Deadly Illusions’

“Awkward” actress Greer Grammer stars alongside “Sex and the City” actress Kristen Davis in the psychological thriller Deadly Illusions. From writer-director Anna Elizabeth James, the film centers on a best-selling novelist (Davis) who is suffering from writer’s block. When she hires a young woman (Grammer) to watch over her twins. She appears to be a sweet innocent young woman, but looks can be deceiving. As the novelist finally begins to write again, the line between the life’s she’s been writing about and her own begins to blur. Dermot Mulroney, who recently appeared in the series “Hanna” and “Prodigal Son” also stars along with Shanola Hampton of “Shameless.” Director Anna Elizabeth James is known as a pioneer in the industry for her iPhone filmmaking and distribution methods and has been featured in Wired and The New York Times and has spoken at TEDx conferences. Davis and Grammer produce Deadly Illusions which premiered on Netflix in March and arrives on iTunes, Amazon,

Continue reading →
Horror Fuel

Netflix’s ‘Deadly Illusions’ Trailer Reminds You Not To Trust The Nanny

Writer-director Anna Elizabeth James‘ highly anticipated psychological thriller Deadly Illusions is premiering on Netflix this March. Starring Greer Grammer (“Awkward”), “Sex in the City” alum Kristen Davis, Shanola Hampton of “Shameless” and Dermot Mulroney (“Hanna”), the film centers on a bestselling female novelist (Davis) who is suffering from writer’s block and hires an innocent young woman (Grammer) to watch over her twin children. As the novelist dangerously indulges in her new best-seller, the line between the life she’s writing about and the one she’s actually living becomes blurred. James is known as a pioneer in the industry for her iPhone filmmaking and distribution methods and has been featured in “Wired” and The New York Times and has spoken at TEDx conferences. Grammer and Davis produce Deadly Illusions, premiering on Netflix on March 18, 2021.

Continue reading →
Mar 15, 2021