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Amazon’s Horror Anthology Series “Them” Gets New Horrifying Trailer Ahead Of Premiere

The new horror anthology series “Them,” premieres exclusively on Prime Video this April, from creator and writer Little Marvin (The Time is Now) and executive producer Lena Waithe (Ready Player One). The first season, set in the 1950s, centers on a black family who moves from their home in North Carolina to an all-white Los Angeles neighborhood during a period known as “The Great Migration.” The family’s new idyllic home soon becomes ground zero for racial prejudice and malevolent otherworldly forces and other evils that threaten to ravage and destroy them. “Them” stars Deborah Ayorinde, Ashley Thomas, Alison Pill, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Melody Hurd, and Ryan Kwanten. The series is created and executive produced by Little Marvin along with executive producers Lena Waithe, Miri Yoon, and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment, David Matthews, and Don Kurt. “Them“ is a co-production from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios. This fright-filled, socially-conscious horror series premieres exclusively on Amazon Prime on April 9,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 30, 2021
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Bring Home The Horrifying Thriller ‘Antebellum’ This November

The horrifying, suspense-filled thriller, Antebellum comes home this November from Lionsgate. Featuring an all-star cast including Janelle Monáe (Hidden Figures, Moonlight, Harriet), Eric Lange (TV’s “Escape at Dannemora,” “Narcos,” “Lost”), Jena Malone (Contact, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Neon Demon), Jack Huston (Kill Your Darlings, American Hustle, Ben-Hur), Kiersey Clemons (Dope, Sweetheart, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising), and Gabourey Sidibe (Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire, TV’s “Empire,” Tower Heist), the film aims to spark a “new and innovative way of talking about modern issues” (Janelle Monáe). In the film, successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monáe) finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality that forces her to confront the past, present, and future – before it’s too late. From QC Entertainment, producer of the award-winning films Get Out, Us, and BlacKkKlansman, Antebellum is written, produced, and directed by the visionary filmmaking duo Gerard Bush + Christopher Renz (“Kill Jay-Z” music video, “The Glass House” music short-film, “Against the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 29, 2020
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New Trailer For Alien Invasion Flick Demands You ‘Save Yourselves!’

For one couple, turning off their phones may be one of the worse ideas ever in Save Yourselves! Written and directed by Alex H. Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, Save Yourselves! follows Jack (John Reynolds) and Su (Sunita Mani), a hip Brooklyn couple who, like many of their friends, find themselves dependent on technology and unable to put down their phones. Fearing their mindless scrolling may impact their connection with each other, they seize the chance to head to an isolated cabin in the woods, vowing to unplug from the outside world for a week. Sheltered from texts and push notifications, they are blissfully unaware that the planet is under attack. As strange events unfold, the couple must figure out a way back to civilization—or what’s left of it. Ben Sinclair, John Early, Jo Firestone, Gary Richardson, Johanna Day, Zenobia Shroff, and Amy Sedaris co-star. This comedy ladened alien invasion flick invades theaters nationwide on October 2nd, 2020, and on digital

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2020
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New ‘Antebellum’ Clip Makes A Statement About Racism

A new, clip has arrived for Lionsgate’s social commentary packed horror film Antebellum ahead of its streaming arrival later this month. Titled “Not What They Appear to Be,” the clip makes the statement that racism isn’t necessarily about hate, sometimes it’s about fear. Antebellum, written and directed by Gerard Bush and Christoper Renz (Bush+Renz), takes us on the nail-biting journey of successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monáe) as she finds herself suddenly in the South and trapped in a horrifying reality where she has been transported in time and mysteriously been enslaved. To return home, she must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late. Kiersey Clemons, Jena Malone, Jack Huston, Eric Lange, Gabourey Sidibe, and Robert Aramayo also star. Bush and Renz are producing alongside McKittrick, Zev Foreman (Colossal), and Raymond Mansfield (Get Out), with Alex G. Scott (Lady Bird) executive producing. Antebellum will leave you with nightmares when arrives on September 18, 2020, On Demand.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 8, 2020
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Us And Them Takes Aim At The Rich – Now Out On VOD And Digital

Joseph Martin’s socially conscious festival hit Us and Them takes aim directly at the rich. The film centers on a working-class young man (Jack Roth) who aims at kicking-off a revolution by turning the tables on the establishment. He hopes to spark a change between the classes by striking fear into the hearts of the one percent by streaming attacks on those more well-off than himself. When he kidnaps a banker and his family and forces them to gamble with their lives the situation quickly spirals out of control. Sophie Colquhoun, Tim Bentinck, Andrew Tieran, Carolyn Backhouse, Paul Westwood, Daniel Kendrick, and Louis Dempsey also star. Us and Them is now out on Digital and On Demand.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2018
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‘Get Out’ Is The First Of A Series Of Films From Writer-Director Jordan Peele

While comedian-turned-horror writer-director Jordan Peele’s genre hit ‘Get Out‘ is still burning up the box office, he’s already planning his next project. Fans will be happy to learn that ‘Get Out’ is only the beginning. The film is just the first of in series of five films he plans to make to examine what he refers to as “social demons”, according to the interview he had with Business Insider. I have four other social thrillers that I want to unveil in the next decade. The best and scariest monsters in the world are human beings and what are capable of especially when we get together. I’ve been working on these premises about these different social demons, these innately human monsters that are woven into the fabric of how we think and how we interact, and each one of my movies is going to be about a different one of these social demons.” The social statement Peele made with ‘Get Out’

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 1, 2017

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Amazon’s Horror Anthology Series “Them” Gets New Horrifying Trailer Ahead Of Premiere

The new horror anthology series “Them,” premieres exclusively on Prime Video this April, from creator and writer Little Marvin (The Time is Now) and executive producer Lena Waithe (Ready Player One). The first season, set in the 1950s, centers on a black family who moves from their home in North Carolina to an all-white Los Angeles neighborhood during a period known as “The Great Migration.” The family’s new idyllic home soon becomes ground zero for racial prejudice and malevolent otherworldly forces and other evils that threaten to ravage and destroy them. “Them” stars Deborah Ayorinde, Ashley Thomas, Alison Pill, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Melody Hurd, and Ryan Kwanten. The series is created and executive produced by Little Marvin along with executive producers Lena Waithe, Miri Yoon, and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment, David Matthews, and Don Kurt. “Them“ is a co-production from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios. This fright-filled, socially-conscious horror series premieres exclusively on Amazon Prime on April 9,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 30, 2021
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Bring Home The Horrifying Thriller ‘Antebellum’ This November

The horrifying, suspense-filled thriller, Antebellum comes home this November from Lionsgate. Featuring an all-star cast including Janelle Monáe (Hidden Figures, Moonlight, Harriet), Eric Lange (TV’s “Escape at Dannemora,” “Narcos,” “Lost”), Jena Malone (Contact, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Neon Demon), Jack Huston (Kill Your Darlings, American Hustle, Ben-Hur), Kiersey Clemons (Dope, Sweetheart, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising), and Gabourey Sidibe (Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire, TV’s “Empire,” Tower Heist), the film aims to spark a “new and innovative way of talking about modern issues” (Janelle Monáe). In the film, successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monáe) finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality that forces her to confront the past, present, and future – before it’s too late. From QC Entertainment, producer of the award-winning films Get Out, Us, and BlacKkKlansman, Antebellum is written, produced, and directed by the visionary filmmaking duo Gerard Bush + Christopher Renz (“Kill Jay-Z” music video, “The Glass House” music short-film, “Against the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 29, 2020
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New Trailer For Alien Invasion Flick Demands You ‘Save Yourselves!’

For one couple, turning off their phones may be one of the worse ideas ever in Save Yourselves! Written and directed by Alex H. Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, Save Yourselves! follows Jack (John Reynolds) and Su (Sunita Mani), a hip Brooklyn couple who, like many of their friends, find themselves dependent on technology and unable to put down their phones. Fearing their mindless scrolling may impact their connection with each other, they seize the chance to head to an isolated cabin in the woods, vowing to unplug from the outside world for a week. Sheltered from texts and push notifications, they are blissfully unaware that the planet is under attack. As strange events unfold, the couple must figure out a way back to civilization—or what’s left of it. Ben Sinclair, John Early, Jo Firestone, Gary Richardson, Johanna Day, Zenobia Shroff, and Amy Sedaris co-star. This comedy ladened alien invasion flick invades theaters nationwide on October 2nd, 2020, and on digital

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2020
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New ‘Antebellum’ Clip Makes A Statement About Racism

A new, clip has arrived for Lionsgate’s social commentary packed horror film Antebellum ahead of its streaming arrival later this month. Titled “Not What They Appear to Be,” the clip makes the statement that racism isn’t necessarily about hate, sometimes it’s about fear. Antebellum, written and directed by Gerard Bush and Christoper Renz (Bush+Renz), takes us on the nail-biting journey of successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monáe) as she finds herself suddenly in the South and trapped in a horrifying reality where she has been transported in time and mysteriously been enslaved. To return home, she must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late. Kiersey Clemons, Jena Malone, Jack Huston, Eric Lange, Gabourey Sidibe, and Robert Aramayo also star. Bush and Renz are producing alongside McKittrick, Zev Foreman (Colossal), and Raymond Mansfield (Get Out), with Alex G. Scott (Lady Bird) executive producing. Antebellum will leave you with nightmares when arrives on September 18, 2020, On Demand.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 8, 2020
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Us And Them Takes Aim At The Rich – Now Out On VOD And Digital

Joseph Martin’s socially conscious festival hit Us and Them takes aim directly at the rich. The film centers on a working-class young man (Jack Roth) who aims at kicking-off a revolution by turning the tables on the establishment. He hopes to spark a change between the classes by striking fear into the hearts of the one percent by streaming attacks on those more well-off than himself. When he kidnaps a banker and his family and forces them to gamble with their lives the situation quickly spirals out of control. Sophie Colquhoun, Tim Bentinck, Andrew Tieran, Carolyn Backhouse, Paul Westwood, Daniel Kendrick, and Louis Dempsey also star. Us and Them is now out on Digital and On Demand.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2018
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‘Get Out’ Is The First Of A Series Of Films From Writer-Director Jordan Peele

While comedian-turned-horror writer-director Jordan Peele’s genre hit ‘Get Out‘ is still burning up the box office, he’s already planning his next project. Fans will be happy to learn that ‘Get Out’ is only the beginning. The film is just the first of in series of five films he plans to make to examine what he refers to as “social demons”, according to the interview he had with Business Insider. I have four other social thrillers that I want to unveil in the next decade. The best and scariest monsters in the world are human beings and what are capable of especially when we get together. I’ve been working on these premises about these different social demons, these innately human monsters that are woven into the fabric of how we think and how we interact, and each one of my movies is going to be about a different one of these social demons.” The social statement Peele made with ‘Get Out’

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 1, 2017