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Ancient Egypt is Booming in the Online Casino Industry – It’s The Perfect Time for a New Horror Film Based on the Period

There have been countless films set in ancient Egypt over the years, and one of the best of all time was in the horror genre. Karl Freund’s The Mummy in 1932 is considered a classic of the genre, but there haven’t been a great many other frightening flicks set in Egypt in the years since. With Egypt now being a popular theme in other areas of entertainment, such as the online casino industry, it could be the perfect time for horror directors to revisit the period and come up with a new offering. Ancient Egypt Could be the Number One Slot Theme In the world of slots, one of the striking things is the abundance of choice when it comes to genres. Players can choose between games bases on sports, films, or television shows. There are also numerous offerings that borrow themes from ancient cultures. One theme that always seems to be a hit is that of ancient Egypt, highlighting

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Sep 15, 2021
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The Man Behind The Monster: The Ultimate Boris Karloff Documentary Is Head Your Way

Boris Karloff is an absolute legend in the horror genre, appearing in films such as Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Raven and so many more. A new documentary, Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster intends to shed light on the star, whose real name is William Henry Pratt, and his extraordinary 60-year long acting career. Directed by Thomas Hamilton (Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn) and co-produced and co-written by Ron MacCloskey, the film provides a riveting depiction of Karloff and the genre he helped define through exclusive interviews with his daughter, Sarah Karloff, and filmmakers he influenced, including Peter Bogdanovich, Guillermo del Toro, Christopher Plummer, John Landis, Roger Corman, and Kevin Brownlow. The documentary is a follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2010 biography “Boris Karloff: More Than A Monster,” written by Karloff’s official biographer Stephen Jacobs, who also serves as the film’s historical consultant. In Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster, audiences will be taken on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 18, 2021
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New ‘Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania’ Trailer And Release Date

When it comes to animated monster movies, you can’t beat the Hotel Transylvania franchise that began in 2012. It’s a great way to introduce kids to classic monsters and well, they’re just fun for the whole family. The trailer is here for the new sequel, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, and it looks awesome! The trailer tease that Professor Abraham Van Helsing has a new invention, one that can turn humans into monsters and monsters into humans. After years of feeling like he doesn’t belong, Dracula’s son-in-law Jonathan is more than happy to be transformed into a monster, but Van Helsing’s real goal is to turn the monsters into humans, including Dracula and all his friends. This time around, Adam Sandler sadly won’t be voicing Dracula, Brian Hull will be. Selena Gomez returns as the voice of Mavis (Dracula’s daughter). Jim Gaffigan voices Van Helsing; Fran Dresher is Eunice, Andy Samberg voices Jonathan; Steve Buscemi plays Wayne; Keegan-Michale Key is Murray; Brad

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 18, 2021
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New Boris Karloff Documentary Explores “The Man Behind The Monster”

A new documentary is in the works that centers on legendary genre actor Boris Karloff, who played roles such as Frankenstein and appeared in films such as The Mummy along with 203 other films and series, Variety reports. Titled Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster, the documentary is currently in production by the writing and producing team of Ron MacCloskey and Thomas Hamilton with Hamilton in the director’s chair. The film delves into the film career of Karloff that spanned sixty years and his legacy as one of the biggest icons in the entertainment industry which is explored in the 2010 biography “Boris Karloff: More Than A Monster,” written by Karloff’s official biographer Stephen Jacobs who serves as the historical consultant for the documentary. Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster, is 23 years in the making. MacCloskey and his team have spent over two decades working on the massive film that features 50 interviews with filmmakers and stars

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 24, 2021
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Watch The Universal Monster Collection For Free On YouTube

Odds are, you’ve probably seen all of the classic Universe Monster movies, but if you haven’t or want to rewatch them now’s your chance. Universal is releasing the collection on YouTube this month and you can watch them FOR FREE! Beginning Friday, January 15th, the movies will be heading to the Fear: The Home of Horror YouTube channel, with each film being available to watch for one week, NME reports. January 15, 2021 (8pm GMT) Dracula (1931) The Mummy (1932) January 16, 2021 (8pm GMT) Frankenstein (1931) Bride Of Frankenstein (1935) January 17, 2021 (8pm GMT) The Wolf Man (1941) The Invisible Man (1933) Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) We are hoping to hear an announcement soon that the remaining films of the collection will be released in the following months.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 8, 2021
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Dwayne Johnson Is Rebooting 2002’s ‘The Scorpion King’

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is teaming up with Universal and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions for the reboot of the 2002 movie The Scorpion King in which Johnson played the title role. ‘The Scorpion King’ was my very first role ever on the silver screen and I’m honored and excited to reimagine and deliver this cool mythology to a new generation.” Variety quotes Johnson as saying. In the original, a desert warrior rises up against the evil army that is destroying his homeland. He captures the enemy’s key sorcerer, takes her deep into the desert, and prepares for a final showdown. The Scorpion King served as somewhat of a prequel explaining the backstory of Johnson’s character that appears briefly in The Mummy Returns, which was plagued with terrible CGI. The new script is being penned by Jonathan Herman, produced by Johnson and Garcia, along with Hiram Garcia, Seven Bucks’ production president. Here’s a look back at the original trailer for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 12, 2020
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NECA Announces Universal Monsters Mask Series

Universal Pictures redefined the golden age of horror from the 1920sto the 1950s, establishing their legendary lineup of monster movies know recognized as icons. In the following decades, Universal gifted fans with Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Wolfman, Creature from the Black Lagoon, and The Phantom of the Opera, monsters that continue to influence filmmakers and fans alike. Now NECA® and Universal Brand Development have teamed up to bring the Universal Monsters to your doorstep with the Universal Monsters Mask Series – a set of six limited-edition, collector quality, latex display masks that won’t be available anywhere else. Each highly-detailed sculpted mask – sculpted by Mortar Heads the art of Mark Enright – is an homage to the Universal mini-monster figure collection from Remco, with packaging that follows the look of the classic Remco blister card fronts. This monstrous series of limited-edition display masks include Creature from the Black Lagoon, the first to be shipped, The Phantom of the Opera,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 31, 2020
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Ryan Gosling May Be The Next ‘Wolfman’

Months following Univeral’s success with The Invisible Man, the studio is moving forward with Wolfman as the next movie in their monster universe. The werewolf film will star Ryan Gosling (Blade Runner 2049), but there is no concrete word if he will play the titular role. According to Variety, Universal has been meeting with several potential directors including Cory Finley (Bad Education). Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo (“Orange Is the New Black”) wrote the script based on the pitch by Gosling. The original Wolfman was released back in 1941 and starred Claude Rains and Lon Chaney Jr. It follows a man as he returns to his homeland and is attacked by a creature of folklore and infected with a horrific disease that transforms him into a wolfman. Universal’s original vision for the monster universe would have included a shared universe filled with the studio’s original monsters that included the Invisible Man, Wolfman, Dracula, along with others. Labeled “The Dark

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 29, 2020
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This April An Ancient Evil Rises In ‘The Mummy Reborn’

This April, one of horror’s legendary monsters returns from the dead in The Mummy Reborn from writer-director Dan Allen. Written by Dan Allen and Scott Jeffrey, The Mummy Reborn tells of a group of teens in financial ruin that decide to rob the local antique store of an ancient amulet. But what they don’t realize is that this tomb is cursed, and when the amulet is separated from its master he will do anything to get it back. Our burglars must save the day and return the Mummy to its tomb before it is too late to save the world. Becca Hirani (The House on Elm Lake), Tara MacGowran (Mandy the Doll), and Rita Siddiqui (Pet Graveyard) star in a Proportion Productions release. Packed with adventure and coffined with scares, The Mummy Reborn arrives on VOD and DVD April 4th from High Octane Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 25, 2019
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‘Jurassic Park’ Screenwriter David Koepp’s Debut Novel To Be Adapted For Film

Jurassic Park, Death Becomes Her, Stir of Echoes, The Mummy, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, Ron Howard‘s Inferno, and Spider-Man, just a few of the films from screenwriter turned author David Koepp. Koepp’s debut novel Cold Storage has now been completed. Before it could even be released, Paramount has already swooped in and scored the rights to adapt it into a feature film, beating out multiple studios. In the book, “ a virus stored in a government facility that gets out and wreaks havoc on the world.” Variety reports. Koepp is expected to both write the adaptation and produce alongside Gavin Polone. Cold Storage is set to be published in 2019 by HarperCollins’ Ecco Press. Image By: Melissa A. Thomas

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 22, 2018

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Ancient Egypt is Booming in the Online Casino Industry – It’s The Perfect Time for a New Horror Film Based on the Period

There have been countless films set in ancient Egypt over the years, and one of the best of all time was in the horror genre. Karl Freund’s The Mummy in 1932 is considered a classic of the genre, but there haven’t been a great many other frightening flicks set in Egypt in the years since. With Egypt now being a popular theme in other areas of entertainment, such as the online casino industry, it could be the perfect time for horror directors to revisit the period and come up with a new offering. Ancient Egypt Could be the Number One Slot Theme In the world of slots, one of the striking things is the abundance of choice when it comes to genres. Players can choose between games bases on sports, films, or television shows. There are also numerous offerings that borrow themes from ancient cultures. One theme that always seems to be a hit is that of ancient Egypt, highlighting

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Sep 15, 2021
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The Man Behind The Monster: The Ultimate Boris Karloff Documentary Is Head Your Way

Boris Karloff is an absolute legend in the horror genre, appearing in films such as Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Raven and so many more. A new documentary, Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster intends to shed light on the star, whose real name is William Henry Pratt, and his extraordinary 60-year long acting career. Directed by Thomas Hamilton (Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn) and co-produced and co-written by Ron MacCloskey, the film provides a riveting depiction of Karloff and the genre he helped define through exclusive interviews with his daughter, Sarah Karloff, and filmmakers he influenced, including Peter Bogdanovich, Guillermo del Toro, Christopher Plummer, John Landis, Roger Corman, and Kevin Brownlow. The documentary is a follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2010 biography “Boris Karloff: More Than A Monster,” written by Karloff’s official biographer Stephen Jacobs, who also serves as the film’s historical consultant. In Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster, audiences will be taken on

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 18, 2021
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New ‘Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania’ Trailer And Release Date

When it comes to animated monster movies, you can’t beat the Hotel Transylvania franchise that began in 2012. It’s a great way to introduce kids to classic monsters and well, they’re just fun for the whole family. The trailer is here for the new sequel, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, and it looks awesome! The trailer tease that Professor Abraham Van Helsing has a new invention, one that can turn humans into monsters and monsters into humans. After years of feeling like he doesn’t belong, Dracula’s son-in-law Jonathan is more than happy to be transformed into a monster, but Van Helsing’s real goal is to turn the monsters into humans, including Dracula and all his friends. This time around, Adam Sandler sadly won’t be voicing Dracula, Brian Hull will be. Selena Gomez returns as the voice of Mavis (Dracula’s daughter). Jim Gaffigan voices Van Helsing; Fran Dresher is Eunice, Andy Samberg voices Jonathan; Steve Buscemi plays Wayne; Keegan-Michale Key is Murray; Brad

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 18, 2021
Horror Fuel

New Boris Karloff Documentary Explores “The Man Behind The Monster”

A new documentary is in the works that centers on legendary genre actor Boris Karloff, who played roles such as Frankenstein and appeared in films such as The Mummy along with 203 other films and series, Variety reports. Titled Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster, the documentary is currently in production by the writing and producing team of Ron MacCloskey and Thomas Hamilton with Hamilton in the director’s chair. The film delves into the film career of Karloff that spanned sixty years and his legacy as one of the biggest icons in the entertainment industry which is explored in the 2010 biography “Boris Karloff: More Than A Monster,” written by Karloff’s official biographer Stephen Jacobs who serves as the historical consultant for the documentary. Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster, is 23 years in the making. MacCloskey and his team have spent over two decades working on the massive film that features 50 interviews with filmmakers and stars

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 24, 2021
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Watch The Universal Monster Collection For Free On YouTube

Odds are, you’ve probably seen all of the classic Universe Monster movies, but if you haven’t or want to rewatch them now’s your chance. Universal is releasing the collection on YouTube this month and you can watch them FOR FREE! Beginning Friday, January 15th, the movies will be heading to the Fear: The Home of Horror YouTube channel, with each film being available to watch for one week, NME reports. January 15, 2021 (8pm GMT) Dracula (1931) The Mummy (1932) January 16, 2021 (8pm GMT) Frankenstein (1931) Bride Of Frankenstein (1935) January 17, 2021 (8pm GMT) The Wolf Man (1941) The Invisible Man (1933) Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) We are hoping to hear an announcement soon that the remaining films of the collection will be released in the following months.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 8, 2021
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Dwayne Johnson Is Rebooting 2002’s ‘The Scorpion King’

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is teaming up with Universal and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions for the reboot of the 2002 movie The Scorpion King in which Johnson played the title role. ‘The Scorpion King’ was my very first role ever on the silver screen and I’m honored and excited to reimagine and deliver this cool mythology to a new generation.” Variety quotes Johnson as saying. In the original, a desert warrior rises up against the evil army that is destroying his homeland. He captures the enemy’s key sorcerer, takes her deep into the desert, and prepares for a final showdown. The Scorpion King served as somewhat of a prequel explaining the backstory of Johnson’s character that appears briefly in The Mummy Returns, which was plagued with terrible CGI. The new script is being penned by Jonathan Herman, produced by Johnson and Garcia, along with Hiram Garcia, Seven Bucks’ production president. Here’s a look back at the original trailer for

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 12, 2020
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NECA Announces Universal Monsters Mask Series

Universal Pictures redefined the golden age of horror from the 1920sto the 1950s, establishing their legendary lineup of monster movies know recognized as icons. In the following decades, Universal gifted fans with Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Wolfman, Creature from the Black Lagoon, and The Phantom of the Opera, monsters that continue to influence filmmakers and fans alike. Now NECA® and Universal Brand Development have teamed up to bring the Universal Monsters to your doorstep with the Universal Monsters Mask Series – a set of six limited-edition, collector quality, latex display masks that won’t be available anywhere else. Each highly-detailed sculpted mask – sculpted by Mortar Heads the art of Mark Enright – is an homage to the Universal mini-monster figure collection from Remco, with packaging that follows the look of the classic Remco blister card fronts. This monstrous series of limited-edition display masks include Creature from the Black Lagoon, the first to be shipped, The Phantom of the Opera,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 31, 2020
Horror Fuel

Ryan Gosling May Be The Next ‘Wolfman’

Months following Univeral’s success with The Invisible Man, the studio is moving forward with Wolfman as the next movie in their monster universe. The werewolf film will star Ryan Gosling (Blade Runner 2049), but there is no concrete word if he will play the titular role. According to Variety, Universal has been meeting with several potential directors including Cory Finley (Bad Education). Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo (“Orange Is the New Black”) wrote the script based on the pitch by Gosling. The original Wolfman was released back in 1941 and starred Claude Rains and Lon Chaney Jr. It follows a man as he returns to his homeland and is attacked by a creature of folklore and infected with a horrific disease that transforms him into a wolfman. Universal’s original vision for the monster universe would have included a shared universe filled with the studio’s original monsters that included the Invisible Man, Wolfman, Dracula, along with others. Labeled “The Dark

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 29, 2020
Horror Fuel

This April An Ancient Evil Rises In ‘The Mummy Reborn’

This April, one of horror’s legendary monsters returns from the dead in The Mummy Reborn from writer-director Dan Allen. Written by Dan Allen and Scott Jeffrey, The Mummy Reborn tells of a group of teens in financial ruin that decide to rob the local antique store of an ancient amulet. But what they don’t realize is that this tomb is cursed, and when the amulet is separated from its master he will do anything to get it back. Our burglars must save the day and return the Mummy to its tomb before it is too late to save the world. Becca Hirani (The House on Elm Lake), Tara MacGowran (Mandy the Doll), and Rita Siddiqui (Pet Graveyard) star in a Proportion Productions release. Packed with adventure and coffined with scares, The Mummy Reborn arrives on VOD and DVD April 4th from High Octane Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 25, 2019
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‘Jurassic Park’ Screenwriter David Koepp’s Debut Novel To Be Adapted For Film

Jurassic Park, Death Becomes Her, Stir of Echoes, The Mummy, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, Ron Howard‘s Inferno, and Spider-Man, just a few of the films from screenwriter turned author David Koepp. Koepp’s debut novel Cold Storage has now been completed. Before it could even be released, Paramount has already swooped in and scored the rights to adapt it into a feature film, beating out multiple studios. In the book, “ a virus stored in a government facility that gets out and wreaks havoc on the world.” Variety reports. Koepp is expected to both write the adaptation and produce alongside Gavin Polone. Cold Storage is set to be published in 2019 by HarperCollins’ Ecco Press. Image By: Melissa A. Thomas

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 22, 2018
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