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A Killer Slashes His Way Through The New ‘Hell Fest’ Red Band Trailer

A killer new red band trailer and poster are here for Lionsgate and CBS Film’s upcoming fright-filled flick Hell Fest. From director Gregory Plotkin, the filmmaker behind Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension and editor of Get Out, comes this twisted tale about a masked serial killer who turns a horror-themed amusement park into his own personal playground, terrorizing a group of friends while the rest of the patrons believe that it is all part of the show. Written by Seth M. Sherwood, Hell Fest stars Amy Forsyth (Rise), Reign Edwards (Snowfall), Bex Taylor-Klaus (The Killing), Christian James (Nashville), Roby Attal (The Long Road Home), Matt Mercurio (Black Lightning), and horror icon Tony Todd (Candyman). “College student Natalie (Forsyth) is visiting her childhood best friend Brooke (Edwards) and her roommate Taylor (Taylor-Klaus). If it was any other time of year these three and their boyfriends might be heading to a concert or bar, but it is Halloween which means that like

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 29, 2018

MoviesNewsTrailers

Death House, Featuring A Huge Cast Of Horror Icons, Is Coming To DVD!

The largest cast of genre icons ever assembled star in Harrison B. Smith‘s unique, gore-filled film Death House (review), which arrives on DVD this December. Originally, the script for Death House was penned by Texas Chainsaw Massacre actor and genre icon Gunnar Hansen. Smith rewrote the script, keeping Hansen’s vision intact. Smith even got Hansen’s approval on the script just before Hansen passed away. In the film, Agents Toria Boon and Jae Novak have their own dark pasts, arriving at Death House to tour its levels and observe its denizens first hand as well as the medical and mental experiments of Drs. Eileen Fletcher and Karen Redmane whose depraved experiments date back to the Nazi doctors of World War II. Prison cells are virtual reality holodecks that recreate prisoner environments before they were incarcerated. A special hallucinogenic gas keeps inmates under control. All Hell literally breaks loose inside the facility when an EMP device detonates, killing all power and communication,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 22, 2018

MoviesNewsTrailers

There’s A Killer On The Loose In The ‘Hell Fest’ Trailer

There’s a killer on the loose in the new green band trailer for Lionsgate and CBS Film’s upcoming frightening flick Hell Fest. Suddenly, I’m craving cotton candy and gore. From director Gregory Plotkin, the filmmaker behind Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension and editor of Get Out, comes this twisted tale about a masked serial killer who turns a horror-themed amusement park into his own personal playground, terrorizing a group of friends while the rest of the patrons believe that it is all part of the show. Written by Seth M. Sherwood, Hell Fest stars Amy Forsyth (Rise), Reign Edwards (Snowfall), Bex Taylor-Klaus (The Killing), Christian James (Nashville), Roby Attal (The Long Road Home), Matt Mercurio (Black Lightning), and horror icon Tony Todd(Candyman). “College student Natalie (Forsyth) is visiting her childhood best friend Brooke (Edwards) and her roommate Taylor (Taylor-Klaus). If it was any other time of year these three and their boyfriends might be heading to a concert or bar,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 22, 2018

MoviesNewsProduct

Arrow Video Announces Limited Edition ‘Candyman’ Blu-ray

Candyman, Candyman, Candyman…is getting a limited edition Blu-ray release! Arrow Video has announced a limited edition release in the UK of one of the best horror films of the 90’s, Candyman. The film, directed by Bernard Rose, has been restored, so the picture and sound will be better than ever. The Blu-ray also has some serious special features. Starring horror icon Tony Todd, the classic centers on “grad student Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen) who begins working on a thesis looking at urban legends, she encounters the tale of the Candyman – the vengeful spirit of a hook-handed slave, who, it is said, can be summoned by saying his name five times in the mirror. As her research leads her into the bowels of Chicago’s deprived housing projects and deeper into the Candyman’s world, Helen learns that some legends are best left alone…” Candyman will be unleashed on October 29, 2018, just in time for Halloween. Pre-order your Blu-ray now. Special

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 16, 2018

MoviesNews

Sink Your Teeth Into The New Creepy ‘Hell Fest’ Teaser Poster

Lionsgate and CBS Film’s upcoming frightening flick Hell Fest has just unveiled its first teaser poster, which might make you think twice about heading to an amusement park again. From director Gregory Plotkin, the director behind Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension and editor of Get Out, comes this twisted tale about a masked serial killer who turns a horror-themed amusement park into his own personal playground, terrorizing a group of friends while the rest of the patrons believe that it is all part of the show. Written by Seth M. Sherwood, Hell Fest stars Amy Forsyth (Rise), Reign Edwards (Snowfall), Bex Taylor-Klaus (The Killing), Christian James (Nashville), Roby Attal (The Long Road Home), Matt Mercurio (Black Lightning), and horror icon Tony Todd (Candyman). “College student Natalie (Forsyth) is visiting her childhood best friend Brooke (Edwards) and her roommate Taylor (Taylor-Klaus). If it was any other time of year these three and their boyfriends might be heading to a concert or

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 13, 2018

From the Crypt

A First Look At “Scream” Actress Bex Taylor-Klaus In ‘Hell Fest’

The first behind-the-scenes image from Hell Fest has arrived via the movie’s official Instagram account revealing “Scream” actress Bex Taylor-Klaus and Christian James getting cozy in what looks to be a rollercoaster car with a friend, a skeleton sporting a Hell Fest shirt. Gregory Plotkin, who directed Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension and edited last year’s hit Get Out, is in the director’s chair for the flick that co-stars Amy Forsyth (The Path), Reign Edwards (MacGyver), and Roby Attal (Long Road Home), with Tony Todd (Candyman). Set at a horror theme park during Halloween, a night of fun turns deadly as a costumed killer begins slaying unsuspecting patrons who believe that it’s all part of the festivities. “The Walking Dead’s” Gale Anne Hurd is producing under the banner of her company Valhalla Motion Pictures. Hell Fest will open in theaters on September 28, 2018, from Lionsgate and CBS Films. https://www.instagram.com/p/BjnPcADjpBe/?taken-by=hellfestmovie

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 5, 2018

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Amusement Park Slasher ‘Hellfest’ Getting An Early Release

Director Gregory Plotkin’s upcoming slasher film Hellfest was set to be a Halloween treat, but now genre fans will the goodies a little earlier. That’s right, the film’s release has been moved up. From director Gregory Plotkin (Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension) and writers William Penick (Meet Dave) and Chris Sey (Secrets in the Wall), the film stars Amy Forsyth (Channel Zero: No End House), Reign Edwards (Snowfall), Bex Taylor-Klaus (Arrow), and Tony Todd (Candyman). The film is produced by “The Walking Dead’s” Gale Anne Hurd. “A Halloween night of fun turns deadly at America’s premier theme park when an actual costumed killer begins slaying unsuspecting patrons who believe it’s all part of the show.” Hellfest opens in theaters nationwide on September 28, 2018, from Lionsgate.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 18, 2018

From the Crypt

Halloween Turns Deadly In Lionsgate’s ‘Hell Fest’

A Halloween night turns deadly in Lionsgate’s upcoming horror flick Hellfest. It was originally set to be directed by Jennifer Lynch (American Horror Story), but Gregory Plotkin (Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension) stepped in to take the helm. Written by William Penick (Meet Dave) and Chris Sey (Secrets in the Wall), the film, currently in post-production, stars Amy Forsyth (Channel Zero: No End House), Reign Edwards (Snowfall), Bex Taylor-Klaus (Arrow), and Tony Todd (Candyman). The film is produced by “The Walking Dead’s” Gale Anne Hurd. “A Halloween night of fun turns deadly at America’s premier theme park when an actual costumed killer begins slaying unsuspecting patrons who believe it’s all part of the show.” Hellfest opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, October 12, 2018, from Lionsgate.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 13, 2018

News

‘Death House’ Delayed In Theaters

If you were eagerly awaiting Death House‘s arrival in theaters this week, we have a bit of bad news. You are going to have to wait one more week. The film’s theatrical release will be delayed by 7 days due to the massive success of Black Panther. Eric Parkinson, CEO of Hannover House, who is distributing Death House (review) in theaters, had this to say: Obviously, we are very disappointed to find such pressure from the exhibitors to hold-over multiple screens for ‘Black Panther’ but we are happy for the success that this film is providing to theatre owners, and we know that the slight delay we are implementing for ‘Death House’ will ultimately pay big dividends for the film.” There is good news though, Death House will premiere on Friday, March 2nd and will hold a media event open to the public at the Regency Plant 16 in Van Nuys, California. 20 cast members, along with additional crew members,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 23, 2018

Trailers

Largest Group Of Horror Icons In History Gather For ‘Death House’ – Coming To Theaters

The largest cast of genre icons ever assembled will be appearing in Harrison B. Smith‘s Death House (review), in theaters this January. Originally, the script for Death House was penned by Texas Chainsaw Massacre Actor and genre icon Gunnar Hansen. Smith rewrote the script, keeping Hansen’s vision intact. Smith also got the okay on the script from Hansen just before he passed away. In the film, Agents Toria Boon and Jae Novak have their own dark pasts, arriving at Death House to tour its levels and observe its denizens first hand as well as the medical and mental experiments of Drs. Eileen Fletcher and Karen Redmane—their depraved experiments date back to the Nazi doctors of World War II. Prison cells are virtual reality holodecks that recreate prisoner environments before they were incarcerated. A special hallucinogenic gas keeps inmates under control. The victims are homeless bused into Death House to play literal victims while killing habits are studied. The results are

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 28, 2017

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