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Movie Review: Hunter Hunter Is A Dark Horror Thriller Done Right

When I sat down and hit the play button to watch writer-director Shawn Linden’s Hunter Hunter I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I got was a great, truly dark film about family and desperation. The film centers on a couple, Joseph (Devon Sawa) and Anne (Camille Sullivan), and their daughter Reneè (Summer H. Howell) living off the grid in the remote wilderness. They make their money by trapping so when a wolf begins to steal the animals in their traps they set out to hunt it down. When they stumble across the wolf eating an arm they realize there is another killer (Nick Stahl) lurking in their own backyard. First off, let me give a warning to animal lovers, Hunter Hunter is going to be a bit hard for you to watch. Just cover your eyes when you have to though because the movie is worth it. Hunter Hunter is a dark, tension-filled, gripping tale and at some points

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 14, 2020
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Zodiac Killer’s Cipher Finally Broken After 50 years

In the 1960 and 70s, the Zodiak Killer left Californians gripped by terror. After many taunting letters were sent to The San Fransico Chronicle newspaper, a coded letter, known both as the “Zodiac Cipher” and the “340 Cipher” (named because it features 340 characters) arrived in 1969 and reportedly would reveal the real name of the killer if broken. As for how the Killer got his nickname, he signed his letters as the “Zodiac Killer.” Five decades later, a group of private citizens is now claiming that they have decoded the message after fourteen years of work. The team, spread across the globe, includes American software engineer David Oranchak, Australian mathematician Sam Blake, and Belgian programmer Jarl Van Eyeke. Law officials, including the FBI, have been unable to break the code. In a statement to CNN, Oranchack said, “It was incredible. It was a big shock. I never really thought we’d find anything because I had grown so used to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 12, 2020
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“Prodigal Son” Returns This Winter (Trailer)

Fox’s hit serial killer/police series “Prodigal Son” is officially returning for its second season this winter and we couldn’t be happier! Tom Payne returns as the main character, criminal profiler Malcolm Payne whose serial killer father known as “The Surgeon” (Michael Sheen) will be returning as well. Malcolm’s mother (Bellamy Young) and sister (Halson Sage) will also be back. The first season centered on Malcolm as he deals with memories of his terrible childhood and faces his father to not only get answers but ask for help with cases. No plot details have been released yet for the new season. Season two of “Prodigal Son” premieres on January 12, 2021, on FOX and Hulu.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 24, 2020
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There’s A Killer On The Loose In The ‘Hunter Hunter’ Trailer

There is a killer on the loose in the new trailer for the intense horror-thriller Hunter Hunter, written and directed by Shawn Linden, revealing that it will take a hunter to track down this hunter of men. The film follows a family living in the remote wilderness earning a living as fur trappers. Joseph Mersault (Devon Sawa), his wife Anne (Camille Sullivan, “The Man in the High Castle”), and their daughter Renée (Summer H. Howell, Curse of Chucky) struggle to make ends meet and think their traps are being hunted by the return of a rogue wolf. Determined to catch the predator in the act, Joseph leaves his family behind to track the wolf. Anne and Renée grow increasingly anxious during Joseph’s prolonged absence and struggle to survive without him. When they hear a strange noise outside their cabin, Anne hopes it is Joseph but instead finds a man named Lou (Nick Stahl), who has been severely injured and left

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 19, 2020
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Paul Bateson: The Serial Killer Who Starred In ‘The Exorcist’

Did you know that a real-life serial killer starred in The Exorcist? In 1972, director William Friedkin saw Paul Bateson perform a cerebral angiography in the New York University radiology lab. Wanting to keep things as real as possible, when Friedkin was making The Exorcist the next year, he arranged for the same procedure to be filmed in a hospital by real doctors and technicians. Friedkin was impressed by the way Bateson performed the real procedure the year before and invited him to be included in the scene as a radiographer not knowing of his crimes. Born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of a metallurgist. In the early 60s, he joined the Army and became an alcoholic while serving in Germany. When his service came to an end, he returned to Lansdale before moving to New York in 1964 where he began living a double life, working as a radiologist during the day, and exploring his sexuality and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 6, 2020
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Blu-ray Review: Cold Light of Day (1989)

Presenting the murder biz of one Cranley Gardens serial killer, named Denis Nielsen in real life but having the handle of Jorden March (Bob Flag, sporting one hell of a wig) here in a move that just screams “We ain’t payin’ shit to use this asshole’s real name”, and his hapless (seriously, this dude just kills people… he doesn’t really know why he does it, the cops never really figure it out, and besides a drop of childhood trauma the film never really seems to give a damn either) journey through a wicked wonderland of diabolical dismemberment. Speaking of which, the gritty pseudo-real aesthetic that permeates this fright flick is undoubtedly the greatest asset it possesses, as it’s gritty, unpolished visuals give the affair (an endless parade of picking up male victims that won’t be missed, followed by the hoary ol’ chestnuts of sex and murder… all of which are presented in an unglamorous, nearly mundane manner) a near documentary

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DanXIII
Oct 16, 2020
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From The Award-Winning Director Of Parasite Comes ‘Memories Of Murder’

From the brilliant Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon Ho, who brought you Parasite, comes an original masterpiece, Memories of Murder, based on a shocking true story. The film, which was originally released seventeen years ago, tells a harrowing story about the hunt for a sadistic serial rapist and murderer terrorizing a small providence in 1980s South Korea. Marking the first of many successful collaborations between four-time Oscar winner Bong Joon Ho and star Song Kang Ho, the film follows the paths of three increasingly desperate detectives as they attempt to decipher the violent mind of a killer. Neon presents Memories of Murder. A special two-night theatrical event will be held on October 19th and 20th by Fathom Events (get your tickets here) before the thrilling film heads to digital platforms on October 27th.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 15, 2020
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“Dexter” Is Back For A New Series Revival!

Holy hell! Fans of the “Dexter” series you might want to sit down for this or jump for joy, either way, we’ve got big news! Seven years after we bid farewell to the killer of killers, Dexter is back in all his bloody glory for a revival that Showtime has already confirmed (via Twitter)! And I don’t just mean the character, Michael C. Hall will be reprising his role as Dexter! But that’s not all, the original series’ showrunner Clyde Phillips is also returning. The series will be a continuation of the original with Dexter Morgan living in self-imposed exile, as a lumberjack, according to THR. So, when is “Dexter” due back? We will see the serial killer return next Fall. Surprise Motherfucker.He’s back. #Dexter pic.twitter.com/EDXov06rot — Dexter (@SHO_Dexter) October 14, 2020

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 14, 2020
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Ryan Murphy Delves Into The Crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer In New Series

There will always be fans of true-crime and those curious about serial killers. When it comes to serial killers we seem to see more about Ted Bundy and Charles Manson than any other murderers, but now Emmy Award Winner Ryan Murphy is set to shed light on the infamous serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer. Ryan Murphy, the creator of “American Horror Story” and most recently creator of Netflix’s “Racheted”, along his producing partner Ian Brennan have received the green light from Netflix for the limited series “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” which centers on Dahmer, one of America’s most well-known killers. Told from mostly the point of view of his victims, the series will also delve into the investigation, including the fact that he was let go as many as ten times after being apprehended, Variety reports. “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” will star Richard Jenkins (The Shape of Water) and will be directed by Janet Mock and Carl Franklin. Murphy,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2020
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Blu-ray Review: Dahmer (2002)

Remember when mother fuckin’ Hawkeye played (literal) man-eater Jeffrey Dahmer? Yeah, me freakin’ either… but he did, so here we are! The long and the short of Dahmer goes as follows: going out of his way to prove he’s no Willy fuckin’ Wonka, chocolate factory worker Jeffrey Dahmer (Jeremy Renner) prowls Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for young male victims to turn into brain dead (and eventually dead dead) sexual playthings. Along the way, he reminisces about earlier murder biz, and his relationship with his pappy (Willard himself, Bruce Davison) who thinks something is off about his boy, but isn’t sure just what. It’s non-stop spills and thrills as we learn just what this serial killin’ scamp was up to before his ass got thrown in the hole forever and a day… Besides boasting a gritty, almost grindhouse style (in terms of aesthetic if not on screen carnage) the main draw to this flick is the performance of Renner who manages to make

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DanXIII
Sep 9, 2020

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Movie Review: Hunter Hunter Is A Dark Horror Thriller Done Right

When I sat down and hit the play button to watch writer-director Shawn Linden’s Hunter Hunter I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I got was a great, truly dark film about family and desperation. The film centers on a couple, Joseph (Devon Sawa) and Anne (Camille Sullivan), and their daughter Reneè (Summer H. Howell) living off the grid in the remote wilderness. They make their money by trapping so when a wolf begins to steal the animals in their traps they set out to hunt it down. When they stumble across the wolf eating an arm they realize there is another killer (Nick Stahl) lurking in their own backyard. First off, let me give a warning to animal lovers, Hunter Hunter is going to be a bit hard for you to watch. Just cover your eyes when you have to though because the movie is worth it. Hunter Hunter is a dark, tension-filled, gripping tale and at some points

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 14, 2020
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Zodiac Killer’s Cipher Finally Broken After 50 years

In the 1960 and 70s, the Zodiak Killer left Californians gripped by terror. After many taunting letters were sent to The San Fransico Chronicle newspaper, a coded letter, known both as the “Zodiac Cipher” and the “340 Cipher” (named because it features 340 characters) arrived in 1969 and reportedly would reveal the real name of the killer if broken. As for how the Killer got his nickname, he signed his letters as the “Zodiac Killer.” Five decades later, a group of private citizens is now claiming that they have decoded the message after fourteen years of work. The team, spread across the globe, includes American software engineer David Oranchak, Australian mathematician Sam Blake, and Belgian programmer Jarl Van Eyeke. Law officials, including the FBI, have been unable to break the code. In a statement to CNN, Oranchack said, “It was incredible. It was a big shock. I never really thought we’d find anything because I had grown so used to

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 12, 2020
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“Prodigal Son” Returns This Winter (Trailer)

Fox’s hit serial killer/police series “Prodigal Son” is officially returning for its second season this winter and we couldn’t be happier! Tom Payne returns as the main character, criminal profiler Malcolm Payne whose serial killer father known as “The Surgeon” (Michael Sheen) will be returning as well. Malcolm’s mother (Bellamy Young) and sister (Halson Sage) will also be back. The first season centered on Malcolm as he deals with memories of his terrible childhood and faces his father to not only get answers but ask for help with cases. No plot details have been released yet for the new season. Season two of “Prodigal Son” premieres on January 12, 2021, on FOX and Hulu.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 24, 2020
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There’s A Killer On The Loose In The ‘Hunter Hunter’ Trailer

There is a killer on the loose in the new trailer for the intense horror-thriller Hunter Hunter, written and directed by Shawn Linden, revealing that it will take a hunter to track down this hunter of men. The film follows a family living in the remote wilderness earning a living as fur trappers. Joseph Mersault (Devon Sawa), his wife Anne (Camille Sullivan, “The Man in the High Castle”), and their daughter Renée (Summer H. Howell, Curse of Chucky) struggle to make ends meet and think their traps are being hunted by the return of a rogue wolf. Determined to catch the predator in the act, Joseph leaves his family behind to track the wolf. Anne and Renée grow increasingly anxious during Joseph’s prolonged absence and struggle to survive without him. When they hear a strange noise outside their cabin, Anne hopes it is Joseph but instead finds a man named Lou (Nick Stahl), who has been severely injured and left

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 19, 2020
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Paul Bateson: The Serial Killer Who Starred In ‘The Exorcist’

Did you know that a real-life serial killer starred in The Exorcist? In 1972, director William Friedkin saw Paul Bateson perform a cerebral angiography in the New York University radiology lab. Wanting to keep things as real as possible, when Friedkin was making The Exorcist the next year, he arranged for the same procedure to be filmed in a hospital by real doctors and technicians. Friedkin was impressed by the way Bateson performed the real procedure the year before and invited him to be included in the scene as a radiographer not knowing of his crimes. Born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of a metallurgist. In the early 60s, he joined the Army and became an alcoholic while serving in Germany. When his service came to an end, he returned to Lansdale before moving to New York in 1964 where he began living a double life, working as a radiologist during the day, and exploring his sexuality and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 6, 2020
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Blu-ray Review: Cold Light of Day (1989)

Presenting the murder biz of one Cranley Gardens serial killer, named Denis Nielsen in real life but having the handle of Jorden March (Bob Flag, sporting one hell of a wig) here in a move that just screams “We ain’t payin’ shit to use this asshole’s real name”, and his hapless (seriously, this dude just kills people… he doesn’t really know why he does it, the cops never really figure it out, and besides a drop of childhood trauma the film never really seems to give a damn either) journey through a wicked wonderland of diabolical dismemberment. Speaking of which, the gritty pseudo-real aesthetic that permeates this fright flick is undoubtedly the greatest asset it possesses, as it’s gritty, unpolished visuals give the affair (an endless parade of picking up male victims that won’t be missed, followed by the hoary ol’ chestnuts of sex and murder… all of which are presented in an unglamorous, nearly mundane manner) a near documentary

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Oct 16, 2020
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From The Award-Winning Director Of Parasite Comes ‘Memories Of Murder’

From the brilliant Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon Ho, who brought you Parasite, comes an original masterpiece, Memories of Murder, based on a shocking true story. The film, which was originally released seventeen years ago, tells a harrowing story about the hunt for a sadistic serial rapist and murderer terrorizing a small providence in 1980s South Korea. Marking the first of many successful collaborations between four-time Oscar winner Bong Joon Ho and star Song Kang Ho, the film follows the paths of three increasingly desperate detectives as they attempt to decipher the violent mind of a killer. Neon presents Memories of Murder. A special two-night theatrical event will be held on October 19th and 20th by Fathom Events (get your tickets here) before the thrilling film heads to digital platforms on October 27th.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 15, 2020
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“Dexter” Is Back For A New Series Revival!

Holy hell! Fans of the “Dexter” series you might want to sit down for this or jump for joy, either way, we’ve got big news! Seven years after we bid farewell to the killer of killers, Dexter is back in all his bloody glory for a revival that Showtime has already confirmed (via Twitter)! And I don’t just mean the character, Michael C. Hall will be reprising his role as Dexter! But that’s not all, the original series’ showrunner Clyde Phillips is also returning. The series will be a continuation of the original with Dexter Morgan living in self-imposed exile, as a lumberjack, according to THR. So, when is “Dexter” due back? We will see the serial killer return next Fall. Surprise Motherfucker.He’s back. #Dexter pic.twitter.com/EDXov06rot — Dexter (@SHO_Dexter) October 14, 2020

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 14, 2020
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Ryan Murphy Delves Into The Crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer In New Series

There will always be fans of true-crime and those curious about serial killers. When it comes to serial killers we seem to see more about Ted Bundy and Charles Manson than any other murderers, but now Emmy Award Winner Ryan Murphy is set to shed light on the infamous serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer. Ryan Murphy, the creator of “American Horror Story” and most recently creator of Netflix’s “Racheted”, along his producing partner Ian Brennan have received the green light from Netflix for the limited series “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” which centers on Dahmer, one of America’s most well-known killers. Told from mostly the point of view of his victims, the series will also delve into the investigation, including the fact that he was let go as many as ten times after being apprehended, Variety reports. “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” will star Richard Jenkins (The Shape of Water) and will be directed by Janet Mock and Carl Franklin. Murphy,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2020
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Blu-ray Review: Dahmer (2002)

Remember when mother fuckin’ Hawkeye played (literal) man-eater Jeffrey Dahmer? Yeah, me freakin’ either… but he did, so here we are! The long and the short of Dahmer goes as follows: going out of his way to prove he’s no Willy fuckin’ Wonka, chocolate factory worker Jeffrey Dahmer (Jeremy Renner) prowls Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for young male victims to turn into brain dead (and eventually dead dead) sexual playthings. Along the way, he reminisces about earlier murder biz, and his relationship with his pappy (Willard himself, Bruce Davison) who thinks something is off about his boy, but isn’t sure just what. It’s non-stop spills and thrills as we learn just what this serial killin’ scamp was up to before his ass got thrown in the hole forever and a day… Besides boasting a gritty, almost grindhouse style (in terms of aesthetic if not on screen carnage) the main draw to this flick is the performance of Renner who manages to make

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Sep 9, 2020
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