Zom-Comedy "Shed Of The Dead" Release Date Announced

"Shed of the Dead" will open in theaters May 17th, and arrives on VOD June 11th in Australia, Canada, England, and the United States courtesy of Indican Pictures. The film stars Kane  Hodder, Bill Moseley and Michael Berryman, Spencer Brown, Lauren Socha, and Ewen MacIntosh.

Trevor, an unemployed nerd, spends his days avoiding his overbearing wife by hiding out in his shed and painting figurines for the wargame he shares with his agoraphobic friend, Graham, and daydreaming of his heroic alter-ego, the battle mage Casimir the Destroyer. When Trevor’s neighbor petitions to have his beloved shed an argument ensues that ends with a corpse to hide. Unfortunately,   the accident coincides with the zombie apocalypse and the return of his neighbor, but that’s just the beginning of Trevor’s problems.



Shed of the Dead Trailer from Indican Pictures on Vimeo.

Netflix SciFi Thriller "I Am Mother" Premieres This June

Netflix's scifi thriller "I Am Mother" is set to premiere June 7th. The film is based on a story by director Grant Sputore. It stars Clara Rugaard, Rose Byrne, and Hilary Swank.

Rugaard is the first of a new generation of humans to be raised by Mother (Byrne), a robot designed to repopulate the earth after the extinction of humankind. But the pair’s unique relationship is threatened when an injured stranger (Swank) arrives with news that calls into question everything Daughter has been told about the outside world and her Mother’s intentions.

Concept Trailer Released For "Bathory: Virgin Blood"

A concept trailer has been released for"Bathory: Virgin Blood". This is a proof of concept trailer that was shot with no budget, funding, or begging for money through a crowd funder. Check out Báthory: Virgin Blood on Facebook and stay up to date on everything! - https://www.facebook.com/bathoryvirgi...

Elizabeth Báthory was a Hungarian countess and serial killer who purportedly tortured and murdered around 650 young women throughout Transylvania between 1590 and 1602. She earned her name as the Blood Countess through her practice of bathing in the blood of virgins to retain her youth. Elizabeth was also known for her practice of witchcraft and Satanism.

New Poster And Trailer Released For Satirical Horror "Triggered"

A new trailer and one-sheet has been released for upcoming satirical horror "Triggered". The film is set for release later this year courtesy of Wild Eye Releasing.

Callee Bishop has a lot of issues. Besides the fact that her town is full of braindead bigots, there’s a serial killer on the loose and, now, no one’s taking her problems seriously. With the help of her friend, Ian, Callee devises a plan to get the attention back on her and her issues by faking an attack from the killer. Callee’s plan backfires when the real killer sets their sights on the two friends in an effort to make them the victims they’ve been claiming to be. How can Callee and Ian find their way out of their web of lies before the killer claims them as yet another one of their many victims?

Creepy New Poster Released For "The Assent"

Exorcism themed horror " The Assent" releases creepy  new poster. From director/writer: Pearry Reginald Teo, the film stars Robert Kazinsky, Peter Jason, Hannah Ward. No word on release date yet.

There are three phases of possession. First there is the initial possession, followed by the affliction and finally the assent. At each phase, the demon grows in power, over its host. An exorcism takes place. But, Father Lambert (Jason) may not be able to save the young boy, Joel (Kazinsky). With the Devil himself making an appearance, this demonic possession may spread to others.

New Release Date Announced For "Annabelle Comes Home"

"Annabelle Comes Home" announces a new release date. The film will hit theatres June 26th. It is the third installment of New Line Cinema’s hugely successful “Annabelle” . Gary Dauberman, the screenwriter of the “Annabelle” films, “IT” and “The Nun,” makes his directorial debut. 

Determined to keep Annabelle from wreaking more havoc, demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren bring the possessed doll to the locked artifacts room in their home, placing her “safely” behind sacred glass and enlisting a priest’s holy blessing. But an unholy night of horror awaits as Annabelle awakens the evil spirits in the room, who all set their sights on a new target—the Warrens’ ten-year-old daughter, Judy, and her friends.

The film stars McKenna Grace (TV’s “The Haunting of Hill House,” “Gifted,” “Captain Marvel”) as Judy; Madison Iseman (“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween”) as her babysitter, Mary Ellen; and Katie Sarife (TV’s “Youth and Consequences” and “Supernatural”) as troubled friend Daniela; with Patrick Wilson (“Aquaman,” “The Conjuring” and “Insidious” films) and Vera Farmiga (“The Conjuring” films, upcoming “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” TV’s “Bates Motel”) reprising their roles as Ed and Lorraine Warren.

"BRIGHTBURN" Releases New Extended Red-Band Clip

BRIGHTBURN – New Extended Red-Band Clip Now AvailableI - InTheaters May 24, 2019

Directed by: David Yarovesky

Written by: Brian Gunn & Mark Gunn

Cast: Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn, Matt Jones & Meredith Hagner

What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? 

GRAVITAS VENTURES ACQUIRES “THE 16TH EPISODE”

GRAVITAS VENTURES ACQUIRES “THE 16TH EPISODE” ; In Theaters, On Demand and Digital on June 28, 2019

Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company, has acquired North American rights to THE 16TH EPISODE (previously known as LITTLE HORROR MOVIE). Written and directed by Jérôme Cohen-Olivar (The Midnight Orchestra, Kandisha), the film stars Cody Heuer (The Shoe), Rebecca Ramon (The Violet Blaze Chronicles) and Einar Kuusk (Chasing Ponies). THE 16TH EPISODE will be in theaters, On Demand and Digital on June 28, 2019.

In THE 16TH EPISODE, three YouTubers, each with their own inner demons, visit the mythical town of Casablanca. With their viewership down, they get invited to attend a satanic ritual and soon realize that maybe all their audience wants is to see them die.

Horror Comedy "Zilla And Zoe" Theatrical Release This May

Horror comedy from director Jessica Scalise, "Zilla And Zoe" will have a limited theatrical run May 17th. The film stars Greg James (Between the Trees), Sam Kameraman (The Librarians), Aida Valentine and Kurt Conroyd. Indican Pictures will host the theatrical launch. 

Zoe is an aspiring horror filmmaker, with dreams of winning a horror film contest. When her dad intervenes, Zoe is forced to shoot her sister's wedding. And, this leads to the world's most, gory celebration. 

"Zilla and Zoe" will show in several U.S. cities, including: North Hollywood (Laemmel Theatre), Portland, Oakland, San Francisco and Denver



Zilla and Zoe Trailer from Indican Pictures on Vimeo.

The CW Orders Nancy Drew To Series

The CW has ordered Nancy Drew to series. Writing and executive producing the series are Noga Landau, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, with Lis Rowinski and Melinda Hsu Taylor also on board as executive producers Larry Teng is directing the pilot episode. 

Based on the iconic sleuth character created by Edward Stratemeyer, the series will star Kennedy McMann as Nancy Drew and Freddie Prinze Jr. as her father, Nancy Drew has been picked up for the 2019-2020 season.

Set in the summer after Nancy’s high school graduation. She thought she’d be leaving her hometown for college, but when a family tragedy holds her back another year, she finds herself embroiled in a ghostly murder investigation, and along the way, uncovers secrets that run deeper than she ever imagined.

First Trailer Released For "IT Chapter Two"

The first trailer for Stephen King's "IT Chapter Two" has been released. Directed by Andy Muschietti, the film is due out September 6th. 

"Because every 27 years evil revisits the town of Derry, Maine, “IT CHAPTER TWO” brings the characters—who’ve long since gone their separate ways—back together as adults, nearly three decades after the events of the first film.  

Bill Skarsgård returns in the seminal role of Pennywise.  James McAvoy (“Split,” upcoming “Glass”) stars as Bill, Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain (“Zero Dark Thirty,” “Mama”) as Beverly, Bill Hader (HBO’s “Barry,” “The Skeleton Twins”) as Richie, Isaiah Mustafa (TV’s “Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments”) as Mike, Jay Ryan (TV’s “Mary Kills People”) as Ben, James Ransone (HBO’s “The Wire”) as Eddie, and Andy Bean (“Allegiant,” Starz’ “Power”) as Stanley.

Reprising their roles as the original members of the Losers Club are Jaeden Lieberher as Bill, Wyatt Oleff as Stanley, Sophia Lillis as Beverly, Finn Wolfhard as Richie, Jeremy Ray Taylor as Ben, Chosen Jacobs as Mike, and Jack Dylan Grazer as Eddie."

TriCoast Worldwide's DarkCoast Acquires Distribution Rights For "Ghost in the Graveyard"

TriCoast Worldwide horror division, DarkCoast, has acquired world distribution rights for Charlie Comparetto’s directorial debut "Ghost in the Graveyard". The film stars stars Jake Busey, Shiloh Verrico, Kelli Berglund, Royce Johnson, Nikki Blonsky, Maria Olsen, Olivia Larsen, Zebedee Row, and Jason James Richter.

Set in the small and eerie town of Mt. Moriah, "Ghost in the Graveyard" follows the ghost of a local girl, Martha, who tragically died during the childhood game, Ghost in the Graveyard. Vengeful and unforgiving, Martha returns to haunt the now teenagers who witnessed her murder. The teen longtime blamed for the incident, Sally Sullivan, takes it upon herself to solve the ghost story and put Martha to rest in peace for good. As the mystery of Martha’s return unravels, deep secrets are revealed that will have consequences for everyone involved.

Harrison B. Smith‘s Gore-filled "Death House" Now On Netflix

Harrison B. Smith‘s unique, gore-filled film "Death House" is now streaming on Netflix. The film has gathered an all-star cast of horror icons with Kane Hodder (Victor Crowley), Danny Trejo (Machete Kills), Tony Todd (Candyman), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes), Dee Wallace (Cujo), Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects), Sid Haig (The Devil’s Rejects), Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog), Barbara Crampton (We Are Still Here), Torsten Voges (31), Camille Keaton (I Spit on Your Grave), Sean Whalen(People Under the Stairs), Richard Speight Jr. (Supernatural), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Lloyd Kaufman (The Toxic Avenger), Tiffany Shepis (Tales of Halloween),  Gabrielle Stone (Rock Paper Dead), Vincent Ward (The Walking Dead), andBill Oberst Jr. (3 From Hell). The two main characters, Agent Jae Novak and Agent Toria Boon are played by Cody Longo(48 Hours to Live)and Cortney Palm(Zombeavers).

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, releasing every prisoner. Boon, Novak, and Fletcher are caught in a race against advancing prisoner hoards led by occultist Neo-Nazi Sieg. The only hope of escape is descending into Hell and getting the help of “The Five Evils”. Events culminate in a violent face to face standoff with absolute evil. Who are the monsters? Who will escape?

WALKING DEAD’S TEMPLE, FLANERY JOIN HORROR WESTERN "SPIRIT RECKONING"

WALKING DEAD’S TEMPLE, FLANERY JOIN HORROR WESTERN SPIRIT RECKONING

Heart and Fire Productions and Spirit Reckoning LLC has attached iconic actor Sean Patrick Flanery of THE BOONDOCK SAINTS and Lew Temple from Rob Zombie’s THE DEVIL’S REJECTS to their upcoming film SPIRIT RECKONING. In this horror-western epic, Sean will play gunfighter Lawson Lovette whose psychotic tendencies and skills with a revolver make him the perfect candidate to aid our hero Sam Conley AKA The Skull Cowboy on his blood-soaked journey of revenge. While Lew Temple will play Ottis Clement who is just as crazed as Lawson, sparking an intense rivalry between the two men. Ottis causes chaos and anarchy in the Wild West alongside his brother Ed and leader of their posse Savage Bill. SPIRIT RECKONING will begin filming this year in both Colorado and California.

“SPIRIT RECKONING is a fun filled action-horror-western that has never been done like this before and we’re billing it as John Woo meets Sergio Leone meets the horror genre”, said Jimmy Lee Combs, writer/director of Spirit Reckoning. “The Lawson Lovette character is a real ball of fire with some great wise cracks along the way and for me was the most fun to write of all the characters. Being huge fans of THE BOONDOCK SAINTS films and Sean Patrick Flanery’s work, we knew he would be the perfect choice to match the wit, charm and crazy side of Lawson.”

Things heat up between Lawson and Ottis played by Lew Temple much like the dynamic between Doc Holliday and Johnny Ringo in the 1993 classic TOMBSTONE, a chemistry Jimmy Lee finds important between these two characters. “We’re thrilled to be working with a veteran like Lew who not only has the look we’re going for but the range to play a character that can go to psychotic lengths… I mean just watch his performance as Psycho-Head in Rob Zombie’s 31.”

Fans of The WALKING DEAD will know Lew as Axle from season 3 and more notably as Adam Banjo from Rob Zombie’s THE DEVIL’S REJECTS. You can also catch Lew in Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming 70’s set ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD. While fans of Sean Patrick Flanery will remember him as Connor MacManus from 1999’s cult phenomena THE BOONDOCK SAINTS and 2009’s THE BOONDOCKS SAINTS II: ALL SAINTS DAY. Sean also starred as Indiana Jones in 1992’s THE YOUNG INDIANA JONES CHRONICLES TV Series, 1995’s POWDER and 2010’s SAW 3D to name a few.

SPIRIT RECKONING is aiming for a 2020 release. To learn more about the film and the latest news you can follow their facebook page: www.facebook.com/spiritreckoning.

Slasher "The Lurker" World Premiere Set For Cinepocalypse

Upcoming slasher "The Lurker" world premiere is set for this year's Cinepocalypse. The festival runs June 13th to June 20th. "The Lurker" is directed by Eric Liberacki and stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Michael Emery, Domenica Cameron-Scorsese, Rikki Lee Travolta, Kali Skatchke, Emmaline Skillicorn, Isabel Thompson, Marissa Banker, Casey Tutton, Eddie Huchro, Roy Rainey, Walter Bernard, Josh Morris.

Trailer Released For Genre Thriller "Seeds"

Check out the sneak peek trailer for genre thriller "Seeds". The film is directed by Skip Shea and stars Emma MacKenzie, Kip Weeks, Rick Johnston, Aurora Grabill, Nicole Watson, Demetri Kasperson, Bella Medeiros and featuring Barbara Magnolfi. 

"Seeds" is a New England folk horror tale that is as old as the Book of Genesis, pitting pagans against the Church in a struggle for one woman’s soul.

Grieving mother Macha (Emma MacKenzie) must track down her husband Andrew (Patrick Bracken), a university professor who has been invited to a remote area of New England to take part in mysterious cult’s ritual in order to receive an inheritance from his uncle. The cult that worships the mystical and ancient power of the apple has also been infiltrated by the Catholic Church under the command of the very ambitious Cardinal Sinibaldi (Kip Weeks). All the while, the cult has murderous thoughts of its own.

"The Haunting Of Sharon Tate" On Blu-Ray And DVD This June

"The Haunting of Sharon Tate" arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital), DVD, and Digital this June from Lionsgate. Written and directed by Daniel Farrands, the film stars Hilary Duff, Jonathan Bennett, andLydia Hearst. It hits streets June 4th.

The film follows pregnant 26-year-old actress Sharon Tate, a rising star about to have her first baby with her husband, director Roman Polanski. Plagued by terrifying premonitions, Sharon sees her worst nightmares come to life with the appearance of Charles Manson and his deadly cult.

They have risen! The Hit Series Taking US By Storm - 'BUNKHEADS'!

They have risen! The hit series taking the US by storm, BUNKHEADS!

Bunkheads”, a new comedy-horror series described as Shaun of the Dead meets Zombieland, is taking North America by storm!

Since its debut on Amazon Prime, the popularity of the “hilarious, wholly original spin on a zombie tale” has grown substantially, with the indie success story’s fanbase hankering for more!

Created by Will Gong, directed by Lauren Klixbull, and produced by Gabriel Reiter, the self-distributed short form series stars Josh Covitt (The Mindy Project), Carly Turro (Homeland), Khalif Boyd (Criminal Minds), and Chris O’Brien (Rosewood) as roomates bunking down together during a zombie apocalypse.

A group of four lovable goofballs: an oddball teacher, a floundering actress, a techie workout warrior, and an immature wannabe rapper. You may think the hordes of undead are the biggest threat during a zombie apocalypse, but annoying roommates can be almost as much trouble.

‘’Bunkheads ‘’now available on Amazon Prime.

"CRISIS HOTLINE" ON DVD AND DEMAND THIS JUNE

LIFE OR DEATH… IT’S YOUR CALL

CRISIS HOTLINE ON DVD AND DEMAND THIS JUNE

High Octane Pictures invites you to call the Crisis Hotline this June! Written and directed by Mark Schwab, and produced by Diamond in the Rough Films, Crisis Hotline arrives on digital and DVD June 11th. Corey Jackson, Christian Gabriel and Pano Tsaklas star.

A cynical counselor at a crisis hotline finds himself in a life or death situation when a young man calls and threatens to kill three people and then himself in “an excellent thriller” that features “some really convincing performances”**.

SFX MASTER ERIC PHAM'S "FLAY" PLAYS CANNES AHEAD OF AUSTIN THEATRICAL RELEASE

HORROR FILM FROM SFX MASTER ERIC PHAM (SIN CITY) PLAYS CANNES AHEAD OF AUSTIN THEATRICAL RELEASE

Austin: Supernatural horror film Flay, from director Eric Pham (Sin City, Grindhouse), will play the croisette this May.

The film, based on an original script by the SFX master, will hit the big screen at the Cannes Film Festival, playing to market attendees on May 20.
The film will then hit theaters in Pham’s hometown Austin, Texas screening from May 26 throughout June.

After the death of her mother, an estranged daughter struggles to save her brother, and those around her from a malevolent faceless spirit.

iuviT Media, who is representing Flay at Cannes, is a Sales Boutique whose objective is the selection and sales of quality films, series, and documentaries from all over the world.

Release Details Announced For Cursed Horror Film "Antrum"

Release details have been announced for cursed horror film "Antrum". Declared the deadliest film ever made, it is directed by David Amito, and Michael Laicini. "Antrum" is shot in testimonial format. It is due out later this year.

"Antrum" is supposedly a film from the '80s. As the story goes, Antrum had its premiere in Budapest. Here, the theatre caught fire and fifty-six people perished; others have lost their lives, after watching this cursed film. So, the original copy of the film was destroyed shortly thereafter, but brought back to life recently through a negative. 

NEON Releases Trailer For "The Lodge"

NEON has released the first trailer for "The Lodge".  The latest movie from Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz stars Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh, Alicia Silverstone, Richard Armitage, and Daniel Keough. 

"Devoted to their devastated mother, siblings Aidan and Mia resent Grace, the younger woman their newly separated father plans to marry. They flatly reject Grace’s attempts to bond, and they dig up dirt on her tragic past—but soon they find themselves trapped with her, snowed in in a remote holiday village after their dad heads back to the city for work. Just as relations begin to thaw, strange and frightening events threaten to unearth psychological demons from Grace’s strictly religious childhood."

Netflix Action Scifi "Rim Of The World" Premiere This May

An epic action-adventure directed by McG, "Rim Of The World" premieres on Netflix May 24th. The film stars Jack Gore, Miya Cech, Benjamin Flores Jr., Alessio Scalzotto, and Andrew Bachelor. 

"Summer camp at Rim of the World has barely begun when four misfit teenagers — Alex, ZhenZhen, Dariush, and Gabriel — find they’ve got bigger problems to face than learning how to canoe and climb ropes when aliens suddenly invade the planet. Alone in a campground once teeming with people, the kids are unexpectedly entrusted with a key that carries the secret to stopping the invasion. Without any adults or electronics to help guide the way,  it’s clear what they must do: band together, conquer their fears, and save the world.”

Submissions Accepted For Totally Tubular 80’S Homage Anthology "Awesomely Righteous & Radical"

Submit Your Film! Deadline: October 1st, 2019 – There are No Submission Fees

https://www.madsincinema.com/submit-your-film.html

WANTED!!!
Short films of all genres; action, adventure, sci-fi, horror, comedy, drama, fantasy, romance, etc. As long as it takes place in the 1980’s, send it over! Your film must have a running time between 5-15 minutes (credits included). You may submit as many films as you wish.

Chosen films will become part of the anthology. If chosen, your film(s) must become exclusive to the anthology as of Dec 31st, 2019. It does not matter if your films are currently online, or have previously been distributed via Video/Television/Digital/Theatrical, just as long as they are taken offline by Dec 31st, 2019

Your films must take place in the 1980’s (or at the very least, appear as if they could take place during that time period). It does not matter when your film was made. If it was actually made in the 80’s, don’t hesitate to send it! If it was made in the 70’s or earlier, and it takes place in a futuristic 1980’s, we’ll take those, too!

You must have all rights to the short that you are submitting, including music clearances, releases from actors, etc. Keep in mind, however, that film and music posters, logos, trademarks and many things that helped make the 80’s, well, the 80’s, IS NOT considered unusable copyrighted material despite popular belief. You DO NOT need to avoid nor blur out logos and trademarks in most cases. For more information, visit https://nofilmschool.com/2015/02/entertainment-lawyer-donaldson-callif-film-courage-logo-trademark.

Filmmakers of selected films will share 60% of future net profits. All films will be listed on IMDb under the anthology. You may list your films separately as stand alone shorts as well, if you haven’t already done so. Please send a direct link of your film(s) via Vimeo, YouTube or wetransfer.com to madsincinema@gmail.com. If your film is chosen we will need you to send a copy of it at the highest quality possible.

"The Laplace’s Demon” Now On Demand in Canada, Australia, Ireland, Scandinavia & More

The Laplace’s Demon” Now On Demand in Canada, Australia, Ireland, Scandinavia & More .

The critically-acclaimed horror thriller THE LAPLACE’S DEMON is now available on demand internationally via Prime Video in Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, South Africa, Philippines, and more English-fluent territories supported by Prime.

Directed by Giordano Giulivi, THE LAPLACE’S DEMON is currently available in the United States on iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Youtube Movies, Vimeo On Demand and DVD at amazon.com (and more popular online retailers).

Scientists researching a way to predict the future are trapped by a mysterious professor in a deadly test of their own experiment.



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Read my review here: https://asouthernlifeinscandaloustimes.blogspot.com/2019/03/my-review-of-laplaces-demon.html