First Image Released For “Tremors 5”

The first image for much touted sequel “Tremors 5” has been released along with details about the project. The film stars Michael Gross and Jamie Kennedy. “Tremors 5” is directed by Don Michael Paul. Read the press release and check out the first still below. The new installment hit Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD in 2016.

Press Release:

The theatrical release of the original Tremors in 1990 combined suspense-filled action, sci-fi imagination and witty humor in the tale of a tiny Nevada town terrorized by giant man-eating worms known as Graboids. The Graboids eventually morphed into even more deadly creatures known as Ass Blasters. 

In this all-new adventure that travels halfway around the world to South Africa, the Graboids and the Ass Blasters are not only bigger and badder but Tremors 5 introduces an additional unexpected surprise that raises the stakes in the battle for survival.

“The Tremors franchise has built a reputation for high intensity fun and suspense and this installment takes it to a whole new level,” said Glenn Ross, General Manager and Executive Vice President, Universal 1440 Entertainment.

Michael Gross (“Anger Management,” “Suits,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Family Ties,” Tremors franchise) returns as weapons enthusiast and expert subterranean creature hunter Burt Gummer with Jamie Kennedy (“The Cleveland Show,” “Ghost Whisperer,” Scream series) as his new right hand man, tech-savvy Travis. The pair are joined by an international cast as they mount a battle against the deadly creatures that turns out to be far more than they bargained for.

New Promo Poster For “Jurassic World”

Check out the new promo poster for “Jurassic World”. The film is directed by Colin Trevorrow and stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas-Howard, Jake Johnson, Omar Sy, Ty Simpkins, BD Wong. “Jurassic World hits theatres on June 12, 2015.

Official Trailer For Sci-fi Thriller “Hanger 10”

The official trailer has been released for sci-fi thriller “Hanger 10”. The film hits VOD on November 7th and stars Abbie Salt, Robert Curtis, Danny Shayler. Check out the trailer below.

33 years after the infamous Rendlesham Forest UFO incident, three metal detector enthusiasts hunting for Saxon gold in the same region capture incredible footage of UFOs whilst filming their expedition. As night falls – and with their navigation equipment failing – the trio finds themselves facing a terrifying encounter with an unforgiving alien presence.

My Review Of “A Night Of The Living Dead”

Shattered Images Films home-grown horror remake of the classic “Night Of The Living Dead” retells the zombie story with a few alterations to Romero’s original tale. “A Night Of The Living Dead” is an ultra low-budget film shot in black and white and stays pretty close to the original story without being an exact reproduction. The film is directed by Chad Zuver and stars Rebekka Daniel, Melissa Zahs, Lisa Marie, Lee Godwin, Sarah Bertz Thomas, Kayla Elizabeth, Gad Holland, Layla M. Thomas, and J.J. Lahey. The plot takes place during a visit to see their wife and mother's grave, placing Jerry and his daughters Melanie and Barbra at the beginning of a zombie apocalypse.

“A Night Of The Living Dead” keeps pretty close to the original story, but like I stated before there are some alterations and new experiences in this retelling. The story arc manages to hold together pretty well from start to finish, unfortunately there are times when it gets weak due to dialog and inconsistent story elements that fail to build the suspense or keep the film moving forward. Mostly this is due to some of the cast’s inability to stay on point with their lines and clumsy dialog.This is home grown horror so a lot of the errors are expected , but not always forgivable, “A Night Of The Living Dead” does have some pretty effective moments as far as creating chilling scenes and an overall chilling atmosphere. Not to mention several of the cast give good performances.

The special effects are ultra-cheap in “A Night Of The Living Dead” and due to camera angles and time spent focusing on the effect, are ineffective and do more to harm the scene. Not all the scenes that use special effects are a fail, some are very effective and create genuinely creepy moments. Thankfully I didn’t see any CGI effects, so the use of practical effects are greatly appreciated.

A plus for the film is that the zombies being shot in black and white are acceptable in design and effect. They stay pretty basic much like the original and several other films that it spawned that keep the zombies simple. The soundtrack and sound effects are work in “A Night OF The Living Dead” by staying pretty simple and used with precision. The music creates a since of emotion that elevates several scenes to higher-quality moments. Kudos.

Overall, “A Night Of The Living Dead” misses at creating an original retelling of the film because too much of the Romero film is present when it comes to scene set-ups and structure. The acting is pretty low quality with the exception being the few actors that do offer quality performances. This is a no budget horror film and at times really shines, unfortunately the amount of line flubs from some characters and inconsistent use of practical effects drag the director’s  intended vision down.

The good things about “A Night Of The Living Dead” are the fact that it is shot in black and white, plus it does alter some of the original film so that at times it does feel genuine and more like fan fiction than copycat. The zombies are acceptable – thanks to the black and white filming choice, and I enjoyed the added characters and location used in this film, with the exception of too much down time inside the home that the real owners obviously refused to sign off on scene damage like busting windows or actually boarding up windows.

All that said, fans of homemade, home grown horror and ultra low-budget will like the fact that “A Night Of The Living Dead” offers a better quality story than most home-grown zombie films out there. And for this particular production company this film rises above some of the companies previous works. The added characters, and black and white keeps “A Night Of The Living Dead” from completely failing, and at times creates some pretty effective moments.

Fans of indie horror that are used to films with larger budgets may not enjoy this one because of the lower quality of effects and dialog issues. It does offer an original ending to the story that is intense so I enjoyed that aspect of the film. Just be prepared and know that this is an ultra low-budget horror when you set down to watch it. I am 50/50 on this one because I enjoy the home-grown/ultra low-budget side of indie horror, I just prefer a bit more originality than what this "Night Of The Living Dead" offers, you know-something that I haven't seen before. 

Blanc/Biehn Productions Releases “Fetish Factory" Poster

Los Angeles, CA - In the gritty, sexy and scary old school tradition of exploitation and grindhouse art comes the kick-ass poster for Blanc/Biehn Productions’ latest fright flick, “Fetish Factory.”

BBP commissioned Los Angeles based artist Aaron Kai to come up with a throwback concept and create artwork that would tell a story – using scenes from the film and building intrigue through visuals just like they did back in the 60s and 70s.

Aaron Kai’s meticulously executed, photorealistic film-inspired artwork has been featured globally from Hollywood to Tokyo to commemorate high-profile landmark events including Blade Runner: The Final Cut 25™ Anniversary, The Bette Davis Centennial, and the Jules Verne Film Festival. Prominent collectors of Kai’s original works include Ridley Scott, Harrison Ford, and Clint Eastwood.

“Fetish Factory” is written and directed by Staci Layne Wilson, based on a story by Lony Ruhmann. The plot centers on pin-up vixens vs. bloodthirsty zombies, and is set in post-apocalyptic Hollywood.
The film stars Carrie Keagan (“Reno 9-1-1!”), Chase Williamson (“John Dies at the End”), Jennifer Blanc (“Everly”, “Havenhurst”, “Hidden in the Woods”), Daniel Quinn (“Rubber”), Stephen Wastell (“Criminal Minds”), Jenimay Walker, (“Serpent’s Kiss”), Tristan Risk (“American Mary”), Emma Julia Jacobs (“Hitchcock”), Ruben Pla (“Big-Ass Spider”), Diane Ayala Goldner (“The Collector”), Jesse Merlin (“FDR: American Badass”), Benjamin Easterday (“Poseidon Rex”), Tom Ayers (“Bosch”), and Montreal-based alternative model and fetish superstar The Richard rounds out the cast.

Lony Ruhmann is executive producer, cinematography is by Steve Romano, and the original score is by Mars Homeworld and introduces new original songs by guitar superstars The Ventures.

It’s SURVIVAL OF THE FOXIEST! in “Fetish Factory”, a thrilling and darkly comic horror suspense film with a heaping helping of vintage burlesque bawdiness.

Look for it in 2015.

My Review Of “Billy Club”

“Billy Club” is a modern slasher flick that utilizes classic horror elements in order to create a contemporary nightmare. One that takes America’s pastime and twists it into a dark pool of grue that is satirical and disturbing. The film is directed by Drew Rosas and Nick Sommers, stars Erin Hammond, Mark Metcalf, Marshall Caswell, Nick Sommer,  Max Williamson, and follows four friends reuniting to commemorate the brutal murder of their little league baseball coach and teammates. The event turns deadly as a vengeful, brutal killer forces them to face their past.

The story is a pretty clever, dark piece of horror that draws on tradition slasher elements like the surrealist atmosphere, horrific backstory, and plenty of blood and gore. “Billy Club” starts with a terrible tragedy that comes back to haunt all those involved. Totally typical and completely perfect for any slasher. It is a set-up that I personally feel never becomes tired. Rosas and Sommers manage to bring out a nostalgia and adoration for classic 80’s horror while creating a truly individual horror story and truly inventive masked slasher. One that is sure to be a modern day slasher icon worthy of franchising.

The acting and direction of the film is pretty standard with a cast that is rough in spots hitting the dialog and timing, but honestly no more than so many films that have come before it. Films that I find myself watching over and over. There are a few too many flashback moments in the film that can seem confusing but really fit when you get to the ending. The ending is one that is clever, well hidden until the very end and really solidifies “Billy Club” as worthy of the awards it has won. The humor is not the comedy “spoof” stuff but a blend of characters that fit into the “loveable losers” category and drug induced humor. It does seem to confuse the overall dark nature of the material but only in the way that several of the characters in the “Friday The 13th” franchise do for those films.

The special effects are all practical, organic, and traditional-no CGI here, at least none that I could tell. The directors never shy away from the kill scenes and showing the gruesomeness of it all, the effects artist has is consistency and quality at a level that the directors don’t have to “insinuate” the brutality so deaths are pretty cool and graphic. The sound effects are a bit garden variety creepiness but work well to create a chilling environment for this nightmare to unfold. The effects in one final scene aren’t quite as stellar as the rest of the film’s gory effects but whatever, 95% of the slaugherfest in “Billy Club” is pretty tight.

Overall “Billy Club” is a worthy slasher film that is an instant cult classic. I enjoyed this film immensely, I connected with the vibe of little league having played up until JV, the nods and homage to classic 80’s slashers are tasteful and not rip-offs, and the killer is just a nightmare. Truly creative and menacing. The cinematography is done nicely, enough of the film happens in darkness (which is how a horror film should be), the scenery and sets are odd, eerie elements that just amp up the chilling subject matter. But mostly the guts and gore are the big draw for horror fans to the film. Definitely check this one out! 

New DVD Artwork, Trailer And Stills Released For “Billy Club”

Check out the DVD artwork and trailer released ahead of the slasher’s street date of November 4th. The visual goodies came with a ton of new images that you can check out below as well. “Billy Club” is directed by Nick Sommers and Drew Rosas, stars Erin Hammond, Mark Metcalf, Marshall Caswell, Nick Sommer,  Max Williamson and picked up Best Feature Film at Hollywood Horror Fest. Other awards the film has won include Best Horror Feature at the Phoenix Film Festival, and Best Wisconsin Feature at the Beloit Int'l Film Fest.

Fifteen years after a gruesome triple homicide devastated their Little League baseball team, four friends reunite to commemorate their dead coach and fallen teammates. A mystery unfolds as the secrets from their past return to haunt them and a vengeful killer, hidden by an antique umpire’s mask, returns to even the score.

          

First Trailer Released For Prequel “Manos: Rise Of Torgo”

Check out the trailer for prequel to cult film “Manos”. “Manos: Rise Of Torgo” is directed by David Roy and stars Danny McCarty, Jackey Neyman, Elizabeth Redpath, Lance Henry, Cody Davis.

In 1966 a legend was burned into film..."Manos" The Hands of Fate! Now, 48 years later the prequel to the legend as arrived! Prepare for "Manos" The Rise of Torgo!!

New Kaiju Short Film “CongAAARGH!” Needs Your Help!

“CongAAARGH!” is a short monster movie about a giant, mutated conger eel being disturbed from the ocean depths to terrorize a seaside town. The film is an old school monster project featuring practical creature effects by some of 'Doctor Who's creative team. Check out some of the concept art and promo posters. “CongAAARGH!” has kicked off a crowd funding campaign over on Kickstarter.


















                                    

Jessica Cameron’s Triple Feature Extravaganza Begins Next Month

Jessica Cameron has taken the indie film industry by storm  as an actress, director and producer. She is set to slaughter more indie ground with her next venture, a triple feature extravaganza that has her teaming up once more with “Truth Or Dare” teammates Jonathan Scott Higgins and producer Mem Ferda for a cross-country, traveling production of “Mania”, “Desolation” and documentary “Kill The Production Assistant”. “Kill The PA” will chronicle the production of the two scripted features as well as the travels. Principle photography is scheduled to begin on November the 3rd.

“Mania” is described as “a fucked up lesbian love story” that follows two lovers who are forced to flee their hometown after a brutal murder changes their lives forever. The film stars Tristan Risk and Ellie Church. Check out the promo poster and head over to the Facebook page to keep up-to-date on the project.


“Desolation” sees Jessica Cameron starring in the film while directing will be done by the talented Ryan M Andrews. The film takes place along the back roads of America, where a hitchhiker, gorgeous, mysterious and full of sadistic rage, is waiting. What chance do an unsuspecting couple have against her. Here is the promo poster for the film and head over to the Facebook page to keep up on the latest.

Heidi and Steve Richmond are on vacation. Traveling across Country in an RV, the workaholic married couple are taking a break from the hustle and bustle of every day life to rekindle their romance. Reminiscent of the days of past, they hit the back roads ready for adventure. But when their path crosses with a beautiful young woman named Lily, who's having car trouble, their idyllic road trip becomes a hellish nightmare . And the only thing more twisted than what Lily has in store for the unlucky couple, is her reasoning for committing these horrific crimes.


And “Kill The Production Assistant” is a documentary that chronicles the production of the two scripted feature films and the journey of this extravaganza! It will be directed by Aaron M Lane. There was a campaign on the website where fans helped decide which states to film in. The top states with the most pre-orders came down to California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Ohio, and Alabama. Head over to the Facebook page for “Kill The Production Assistant” to learn more about the project and happenings.

A feature-length making-of documentary, chronicling the travels and filming of MANIAand Desolation. This is a chance for audiences to see a grassroots approach to independent filmmaking.

Production To Begin This Winter On Sci-fi “5th Passenger”

Principle photography is set to begin this winter on the sci-fi flick “5th Passenger” that reunites Star Trek Voyager alum. The film is already in pre-production and is being directed by Scott Baker. “5th Passenger” stars Tim Russ, Manu Intiraymi, Marina Sirtis, Doug Jones, Robert Picardo, and Morgan Lariah. Fans of the series will remember that Marina Sirtis from ‘Star Trek Next Generation’ had a reoccurring guest role on Voyager as Reggie’s counselor/friend. Check out the poster and early trailer for the film. “5th Passenger” has a campaign still taking place over on Kickstarter that has 24 days left so check it out.

Set in 2151, after the Yellowstone Caldera volcano erupts throwing the Earth into chaos, 5th Passenger tells the story of a secretly pregnant female officer and her four man crew adrift in deep space in an escape pod after their transport ship explodes before reaching the new home planet. They fight amongst themselves as they run low on air, but must work together to find a vicious alien hiding aboard their craft before it kills them all.






5th Passenger - Official Trailer - HD from scott baker on Vimeo.

Trailer And Poster Released For “Mockingbird”

A trailer and promo poster have been released for Bryan Bertino’s “Mockingbird”. The film is a found footage horror starring Audrey Marie Anderson, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Benjamin Stockham, Emily Alyn Lind and slated for DVD release on October 21st.

Three individuals each receive an anonymous, unmarked video camera and a horrific ultimatum to continue filming… or die. Experience the terror through the eyes of these unsuspecting victims, with a chain of found-footage events so real and absolutely dreadful, you'll have to watch it again to believe it.

“Sanatorium” DVD Release Details

After Dark Films has released the DVD details for After Dark Original’s “Sanatorium”. The film will hit DVD, Digital HD, and On Demand this December 23rd via Lionsgate Home Entertainment. “Sanatorium” is directed by Brant Sersen and stars Kate Riley, Megan Neuringer, Don Fanelli.

On New Year’s Eve in 1955, Richard Howell, a patient at the Hillcrest Sanatorium, went on a bloody, child-killing rampage, before he hanged himself. Fifty-six years later, a team of ghost hunters – from the popular TV series “Ghost Trackers” – prepares to spend the night at the sanatorium. They hope to capture paranormal activity for the entertainment of their show’s fans. Instead, they unleash a horrifying force of evil…hell-bent on their destruction.

Red Band Trailer For “The Taking Of Deborah Logan”

Check out the red band trailer released for “The Taking Of Deborah Logan”. The film is directed by Adam Robitel and stars Jill Larson (ABC’s “All My Children,” Shutter Island), Anne Ramsay (Planet of the Apes, A League of Their Own, NBC’s “Mad About You,” ABC Family’s “The Secret Life of the American Teenager”), Michelle Ang (My Wedding and Other Secrets, Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son), and Ryan Cutrona (Fox’s “24,” AMC’s “Mad Men”). Read the press release below as well.

Millennium Entertainment is proud to announce the home entertainment release of the genre-bending THE TAKING OF DEBORAH LOGAN. Just in time for Halloween, the found-footage thriller will be available on Early EST (electronic sell-through) October 21, 2014 before heading to VOD and DVD on November 4, 2014.

Mia Medina (Ang) has finally found the perfect subject for her PhD thesis film on Alzheimer’s Disease. For the next several months, cameras will record the everyday life of mother Deborah Logan (Larson) and her daughter, Sarah (Ramsay). But as the days progress, strange things begin to happen around Deborah that are not consistent with any findings about Alzheimer’s. It becomes apparent that there’s something besides Alzheimer’s that has taken control of Deborah’s life. It’s an evil that is far worse than the debilitating disease with which she was first diagnosed.

THE TAKING OF DEBORAH LOGAN has a running time of 90 minutes and is rated R for disturbing violent content, language, and brief nudity. The film is co-executive produced by Adam Robitel, Gavin Heffernan, Kurt Fethke, and Scott Adler. Rene Besson, Christa Campbell, Alex Cutler, Luke Daniels, Lati Grubman, Dana Guerin, Jonathan Stein, and Jason Taylor serve as executive producers with Bryan Singer and Jeff Rice as producers.

Exclusive bonus features include “The Making of The Taking of Deborah Logan Soundbites” with Jill Larson, Michelle Ang, Anne Ramsay, Brett Gentile, Jeremy DeCarlos, and Adam Robitel.

First Clips Released For “The Shoot”

Wonder Wheel Productions has released the first clips from “The Shoot”. The first clip features Futurama's John DiMaggio. The film is directed by John Adams and Toby Poser, stars John DiMaggio, Keith Allan, Doug Spearman, Toby Poser, John Adams, Elad Ziv, Sam Rodd, Nathaniel Meek, Claire Denis, Marina De Carvalho, Billy Portman, Theo Cohn and is due out in 2015.

“The Shoot” is a dark, sometimes funny comment on American dreams and nightmares in the rock and roll and fashion industries. In the pic, a fashion shoot in the desert goes horribly wrong when two hard up rockers try their luck at robbing it. You can read my review of the film at this link. Plus check out my interview with director John Adams here: The Indie Adventures Of The Adams Family: Interview With “The Shoot” Director John Adams.




                             

                             

Pagan Festival Shout Out: Vinternatsblot

Vinternatsblót or Haustblót– was the name Winter’s Day in the Norse or Ásatrú culture. Associated with October 14th the holiday celebrates the being of the cold nights and indicates that the summer produce has been stored for the harsh winter months. It is an ancient ritual of Northern Europe in old times.

The blot is a sacred meal shared with the gods and in ancient calendars marked the farewell of the crops. The feast would consist of tubers, vegetables, legumes and bread along with meat from the hunt. The arrival of winter and on Vinternatsblot blood offerings wear made to appease the severity of the cold, sacred to Thor.

Pagan Festival Shout Out: Festival Of Penates

Penates, formally Di Penates,  household gods of the Romans and other Latin peoples. In the narrow sense, they were gods of the penus (“household provision”), but by extension their protection reached the entire household. They are associated with other deities of the house, such as Vesta, and the name was sometimes used interchangeably with that of the Lares, any of various tutelary deities. The Penates are all or some specific group of deities with household connections, but their number and precise identity were a puzzle even to the ancients.

The Penates were worshiped privately as protectors of the individual household and also publicly as protectors of the Roman state. Each house had a shrine with images of them that were worshiped at the family meal and on special occasions. Offerings were of portions of the regular meal or of special cakes, wine, honey, incense, and, more rarely, a blood sacrifice. The state as a whole worshiped the Penates Publici. This state cult occupied a significant role as a focal point of Roman patriotism and nationalism.

My Review Of “The Shoot”

John Adams and Toby Poser’s survival thriller “The Shoot” stars John DiMaggio, Keith Allan, Doug Spearman, Toby Poser, John Adams, Elad Ziv, Sam Rodd, Nathaniel Meek, Claire Denis, Marina De Carvalho, Billy Portman, Theo Cohn and follows a fashion shoot in the desert that goes wrong when two hard-up rockers attempt to rob the affair for the purported million in jewelry.

The story is a strong character study that brings out the darkness that comes with desperation as a struggling rocker duo set out to make quick money to pay off debt and record new music. They take advantage of one rocker’s girlfriend’s job as an assistant on a fashion shoot. “The Shoot” mixes some pretty wicked dark humor in perfectly timed dialog from the cast. The characters are strong, well rounded and wonderfully flawed people that are very relatable.

The story arc does have some weak moments in the middle, and toward the end of the film but never to the point that they make the film hard to watch. Mostly artistic choices or overwritten moments dull the exciting momentum that takes off almost from the beginning. Actually only two moments lagged for me personally, a strange slo-mo moment that makes the events that are happening seem a bit hokey as it goes on far too long and toward the end things come to a screeching halt and feel contrived. Other than those small choices made, the story is pretty tight.

The special effects used on “The Shoot” are low impact, practical effects that really sell the scenes that need them. They not only look real but they create the gore and thrilling aspects of the film. When Adams and Poser hit the chilling high energy elements in the film the tone changes to one of intense drama and death without feeling forced. The timing and transition from dark humor and chilling horror are smooth, and affective. “The Shoot” gets pretty much everything write, the story, the effects, the atmosphere all come together wonderfully.

Overall I really enjoyed “The Shoot”. The story was straight forward, layered and entertaining. The acting and direction that Poser and Adams take creates an emotionally charged melodramatic nightmare situation. The special effects, although minimal in the film work well and offer quality moments. The soundtrack flows effortlessly and create a good atmosphere-it isn’t anything new but it is what you want for this type of story. The ending was a bit underwhelming and there are moments that lag but for the most part “The Shoot” is a film worth the watch!

Pagan Festival Shout Out: Fontinalia

October 13th is the Roman festival known as Fontinalia, in honor of the god of fountains and springs, Fontus.  Fontus was the son of Juturna and Janus. Throughout the city, fountains and wellheads were adorned with garlands, and flowers were sprinkled within the fountain to float atop the water, all said to please the god.

Colors: Blue and clear
Element: Water
Altar: Set with a blue cloth, a large earthenware bowl of spring water in which has been placed several stones, an earthenware chalice, a dipper, and possibly a small fountain.
Offerings: Coins, to be tossed into the fountain or bowl afterwards. These should then be added to a charity fund.
Daily Meal: Nothing to drink but spring water all day. River fish. Watercress. Lotus root.

Invocation to Fontus:
Hail, Spirit of the Fountain,
Spirit of wells and springs,
Gift of the Earth!
So much of our world is water,
So much of our bodies are water,
So much of the air we breathe
Is laden with water,
And yet so little of it
Will quench our thirst.
Let us never forget the generosity
Of the Earth beneath us
Who gives forth blood
In a form that we can drink of.
Hail, Spirit of the Fountain!
You who are the pure water
Blossoming forth from the Earth,
Let us remember how purity
Can come forth from that
Which is made of cold stone
And that which rotted into the mould.
With every taste of water,
We will remember your gift.

Crowd Funding Started For “Found Footage 3D”

The crowd funding campaign has started for upcoming 3D horror “Found Footage”. The film comes from the co-creator of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”, directed by S. DeGennaro who wrote the screenplay for the film and stars Carter Roy, Alena von Stroheim, Chris O'Brien, Tom Saporito, Scott Allen Perry, Jessica Perrin, Scott Weinberg. The campaign is set up over on the Indiegogo.com site.

A group of low-budget filmmakers sets out to make “the first 3D found footage horror film,” but find themselves *in* the first 3D found footage horror film when the evil entity from their movie escapes into their behind-the-scenes footage.

First Images Released For “The Messenger”

The first images have been released for David Blair directed “The Messenger”. The film stars Joely Richardson, Robert Sheehan, Lily Cole, Tamzin Merchant and David O'Hara. “The Messenger” filmed in UK hasn’t set a release date yet but the images hint at an emotionally charged psychological thriller.










To the outside world looking in, Jack's not well. He's been in and out of secure units all of his young life, had every drug they can throw at him, every treatment they can think of... But nothing can make the dead go away; they always find a way through somehow.
And so it goes on.

The Messenger is the story of Jack's last melt down. A story of frustration and guilt; of love and betrayal; family and blame. How he chooses the victims he'll help next, how he, stalker-like, becomes embroiled in their lives. In this case, Mark, a journalist brutally murdered in the local park and his television presenter wife, Sarah, to whom he's desperate to say one last goodbye.








As Jack gets closer to Sarah, obsessed with passing on Mark's message, he discovers their perfect life wasn't all it was cracked up to be. They had secrets and lies just like any couple; the only problem is that Mark didn't know about them. It's the shock of that discovery that finally pushes Jack over the edge.










But there is hope... When Jack's estranged sister, Emma, gets in touch, Jack starts to remember the past they shared together and as the memories come flooding back, he starts to confront the truth about the death of his father. Maybe this time he can start to believe it wasn't his fault? Maybe this time his father will finally turn up and set him free?

Extended Clip Released For “The Door”

An extended clip has been released for Patrick McBrearty’s “The Door”. The film stars Alys Crocker, Sam Kantor, Liv Collins, Jessie Yang and will hit DVD shelves on October 28th, 2014. “The Door” was recently acquired by Black Fawn Distribution, based in Guelph, Ontario. Juice Worldwide will release the film through iTunes and other digital platforms on October 14th.

Unemployed and broke, Owen (Sam Kantor) is having a terrible week. It’s not until he saves a wealthy Japanese businessman from a couple of thugs that Owen’s luck begins to change. He’s promised an easy job with very good pay. $500 a night. 5 nights a week. All Owen has to do is wear a uniform, sit in a chair and make sure that an ominous door is never opened. Following an unexpected late night visit, Owen soon finds himself stepping into the darkness, unsure if he will survive the night or escape the fate that waits for him behind The Door.

Official Trailer For Ghost Story/Car Culture Mash-up “Restoration”

The official trailer has been released for upcoming horror “Restoration”. The film is set to have its world premiere at this years Housecore Horror Film Festival on October 23rd in Austin, TX. “Restoration” is directed by Ryan Oliver and stars Lily Horn, Brant Mccrea, William J Norris. 'Restoration' is a ghost story/car culture mash-up that celebrates the essence of garage culture.

The ghost of 10-year-old Yvonne LeMay has been anchored to the trunk of a 1950 Fleetline Deluxe for over half a century.  Displaced from her previous, quaint country setting, the change in car ownership doesn't sit well with her as she is displaced to a custom car clubhouse in the city.  Frustrated with her new digs, the collective of Gearheads find themselves in the throes of a deadly temper tantrum!

First Teaser Released For “The Fear Of Darkness”

The first teaser trailer has been released for psychological horror “The Fear Of Darkness”. The film is directed by Danny Debs and follows a Native American tribe that is encroached upon by a mysterious group. “The Fear Of Darkness” stars Lj Ugarte, Luke Jeraci, Jay Garland, Jenna Newhart, Mitchell Lemos, and Walter Binns Jr.

The Beginning
Many years ago, in a small town, in a plantation field lived a group of Native American Indians on a hot, stormy summer. A group of unknown men entered the village seeking shelter. They turn out to be voodoo worshipers that began trading goods and gold, so they can earn the native trusts. The voodoo worshipers began to sacrifice the towns’ people in exchange for immortal life. As the village went into exile, the legends of the voodoo worshipers grew as the sounding town, until the late 60's when local towns’ men stumbled upon a cave and unleashed the evil by removing a stone with their shovels. That is when, all hell broke loose slowly and those living in town began to disappear as evil took over.

Present Time
85 miles South of Hewclift University is where a group of ambitious college students and their professors are planning to embark on a week’s long trip to Washington DC for a science convention. Professor Sean Raymond though it would be an excellent idea to charter a bus and head up north for a road trip. When Professor Raymond though that it would be a great idea to take them through a scenic river route off the main highway, they made a strange detour through an open wooded area and the bus broke down near a small unknown town in the middle of nowhere. With no reception for their cell phones or WI FI for their iPads, they’re stranded with no communication and left with the outside world to deal with. They were forced to wonder around the abandoned, forgotten town in search for help. The curiosity got the best of the group and one by one each student begins to vanish in horrific deaths, but slowly the surviving students discover that, this was not an ordinary town. It was build years ago, on a Indian burial ground. Once they can reach an area where the WIFI works they quickly, try to communicate with the police and reach out to anyone in the outside world. The professor regrettably begins to vent that the detour was a big mistake and that they should have stayed on the main road where they can communicate with police and seek local help. It was up to the professor and the last remaining student to fight for their lives and discover the truth that plagued this abandoned town for years.

New Teaser Trailer For “The Woman In Black: Angel Of Death”

A new teaser trailer has been released for Hammer Films’ “The Woman In Black: Angel Of Death”. The film is directed by Tom Harper and stars Helen McCrory, Jeremy Irvine, Ned Dennehy, Phoebe Fox. “The Woman In Black: Angel Of Death” is set to be released on January 30th, 2014.

England, 1941 With London in the midst of the blitz, two teachers evacuate a group of schoolchildren to the abandoned Eel Marsh House. Seeking safety from the bombs in the remote coastal location, the group instead find themselves facing an evil far more frightening when their arrival awakens the Woman in Black.

Trailer Released For “Blood Moon”

A trailer has been released for Jeremy Wooding’s “Blood Moon”. The film stars George Blagden, Tom Cotcher, Barrington De La Roche, Raffaello Degruttola, Eleanor Matsuura, Amber Jean Rowan and Jack Fox. The film premiered at this summer’s Frightfest 2014 with the wider UK release slated for November 14th. No word on the U.S. release yet.

1887. Colorado. A deserted town lit by the glow of a reddish full moon. A stagecoach full of passengers and an enigmatic gunslinger find themselves prisoners of two outlaws on the run. As the travelers attempt to outwit the outlaws it becomes apparent that a bigger menace lurks outside; a beast that only appears on the night of a blood red moon.

Full Trailer Released For Daniel Ray’s “Heidi”

The official trailer has been released for Daniel Ray’s demonic dolly horror film “Heidi”. The film stars Samuel Brian, Joei Fulco, Joseph Bell, Eva Falana, Elizabeth Callahan, Ava Gianna, Michael Monteiro, and Diem Bell. “Heidi” is slated for a screening on October 17th at PollyGrind Film Festival, with wider release not until 2015.

After discovering a mysterious doll in an attic, two high school friends are increasingly plagued by a series of disturbing and unexplained events.

First Image From “Axeman 2: Overkill” Released

Independent Production Companies Blood Red Films in association with #Sinning Works Releases The First Official Production Still Of Feature Film, ‘AXEMAN II: OVERKILL’.

‘AXEMAN II: OVERKILL’, an ‘80’s style slasher reboot/sequel about a band of crazed evangelicals, a gang of bank robbers and a town chocked full of vigilantes descending upon Cutter's Creek - and when they do, there's only one local legend that can separate them. And dismember them!
Blood Red Films and #Sinning Works today released the first official production still. It features the new face of the Axeman franchise, Bryan Clark aka "Wrath" from WCW / "Adam Bomb" from WWE.

"The film needed a new face, a new look, someone that could strike fear into the audience with one glare and that was what we found in Bryan Clark," stated AXEMAN II: OVERKILL writer/director Joston Theney. "This Axeman brings the pain! Audiences are definitely in for a surprise if they are expecting the Axeman from the original. The body count is insane and so are the kills. As the new tagline for the new film states - Fu^k The Original."

‘AXEMAN II: OVERKILL’ stars Farrah Abraham ("Teen Mom"), Rachel Reilly ("Big Brother"), Angelica Bridges ("Baywatch"), Bryan Clark (WWE & WCW) and Arielle Brachfeld (THE HAUNTING AT WHALEY HOUSE). Rounding out the cast are Kailena Mai, Whitney Nielsen, Monique Parent, Michael Foster, Jason Bonnell, Jacqui Holland, Edward Gusts, Arielle Hader, Allen Merritt, Jacqui Holland, Hannah Landberg, Peter Stickles, Michael Sandy, Phil Foster, Linda Wong, Joseph Floccari, Spoon Alexander, Alisha Seaton, Craig Partamian, Maria Olsen, Christopher Crabb, Rick Williamson and Glenn Ratcliffe.

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