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‘Land Shark’ Swims Its Way Onto DVD This May

ITN Distribution is unleashing their new Chinese creature feature, Land Shark, about, you guessed it, a shark that roams the land looking for its next meal this May. The cheesy “mockbuster” looks to be a cross of Deep Blue Sea and Tremors and features a ton of really bad CGI. So if you’re looking for some mindless fun, this movie’s for you. In Land Shark, “A scientific group attempting to genetically modify a shark creates a destructive deadly machine, that even they can’t control. After breaking free from captivity, this new predator goes on a rampage looking for its favorite meal…humans.” Directed by Cheng Si-Yu and starring ‎Luo Li-Qun, Xi Mei-Li, and Tang Xin, Land Shark swims onto DVD on May 10, 2022.

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Ella Rebecca Horton
May 1, 2022

Star Fired From Netflix’s “The Fall Of The House of Usher” Following Allegations Of Misconduct

In the wake of the allegations of “unacceptable misconduct on set”, Deadline reports that Frank Langella (Trial of Chicago 7, pictured above) has been fired from Mike Flanagan and Netflix‘s upcoming series “The Fall of the House of Usher.” But there’s no need to worry, his role as Roderick Usher has already been recast with Bruce Greenwood (Doctor Sleep, “The Resident”) stepping in. The allegations against the 84-year-old Oscar nominee reportedly include “making inappropriate comments to a female co-star.” Deadline states, “Langella was the subject of an investigation, which has been completed and it determined that Langella had been involved in unacceptable conduct on set.” Greenwood stars alongside Carla Gugino (Gerald’s Game, “The Haunting of Hill House”), Mary McDonnell (Scream 4), Carl Lumbly (Doctor Sleep), and Mark Hamill. The rest of the ensemble cast includes Henry Thomas, T’Nia Miller, Paola Núñez, Katie Parker, Malcolm Goodwin, Kyleigh Curran, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Sauriyan Sapkota, Zach Gilford, Michael Trucco, Crystal Balint, Aya

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Ella Rebecca Horton
May 1, 2022

The Puppet Master Franchise & More Streaming On Arrow This May

Arrow Video has just announced its killer May 2022 lineup for their new subscription-based ARROW platform, available to subscribers in the US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland. The May 2022 lineup leads with the ARROW release of Charles Band’s B-movie flagship Puppet Master franchise, available to subscribers in the US, UK, Canada, and Ireland. The original classic will debut on ARROW May 1, with selected sequels joining the service throughout the month. The behemoth that is the Puppet Master franchise hits ARROW, ready to make you make very sure that any toy boxes are securely locked before you go to bed. The flagship series of B-movie mogul Charles Band’s horror, sci-fi, and fantasy studio, Full Moon Pictures, the first Puppet Master became a video rental store legend in 1989 and the franchise continues unleashing new terrors to this very day. Settle in for our enormous feast of murderous marionette movies featuring a brilliant cast of killer puppets offing their victims

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 30, 2022

A Psychic And A Serial Killer Are Caught In A Game Of Cat And Mouse In ‘Night Caller’ (Trailer)

The gritty horror-thriller Night Caller, a dark tale of a psychic thrust into the world of murder when she begins seeing the acts of a serial killer, is coming to streaming platforms this May. In the film, written and directed by Chad Ferrin, a “Telephone psychic Clementine Carter (Susan Priver) is pulled into a complex web of mystery when she receives a call from a serial killer. Predicting his murders before he commits them puts her into a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Enlisting the aid of her invalid father and clairvoyant co-worker, they must use their unique abilities to stay one step ahead of a maniac whose unspeakable acts in the present are nothing compared to his past and future.” The cast includes Steve Railsback, Bai Ling, Lew Temple, Susan Driver, Silvia Spross, and Robert Miano. Robert “Corpsy” Rhine, whose Girls and Corpses Films produced with Ferrin’s Crappy World Films, also has an onscreen role. Night Caller (review),

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 30, 2022

Movie Review: The Exorcism Of God Is Something New And Scary

I’ve seen at least a hundred exorcism movies, and they were all pretty much the same, and the majority were just plain terrible, always featuring the same recycled ideas shuffled around to try and make a plot look new. When I sat down to watch The exorcism of God I just assumed it would be another low-budget trash version of The Exorcist (no offense). What I got, was shock, it was a new twist on the supernatural that left me impressed. I should probably tell you a little about it before we go any further. In the film, from director Alejandro Hidalgo, who co-wrote The Exorcism of God along with Santiago Fernández Calvete, comes the story of a priest, Father Williams, who while conducting his first exorcism briefly became possessed and did something terrible. He has spent his life trying to find forgiveness within himself while striving to be the best priest he can be. His life seems ideal until

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 30, 2022

Home Release Date Announced For The Horror-Thriller ‘You Are Not My Mother’

You Are Not My Mother, from writer-director Kate Dolan, spins a dark tale inspired by Irish legends on Blu-ray and DVD this Summer. Starring Carolyn Bracken (“Dublin Murders”), IFTA Award nominee Ingrid Craigie (“Blood”), and Dublin International Film Festival Discovery Award winner Hazel Doupe (Kathleen Was Here), You Are Not My Mother takes viewers on a frightening, yet authentic coming-of-age journey through the dark history of the folks in Ireland. In the film, set the week before Halloween, Char’s bedridden mother, Angela, has mysteriously gone missing. All that remains is her abandoned car parked in the middle of a field. When Angela returns home to their North Dublin estate the following evening without explanation, it becomes clear to Char and her grandmother, Rita, that something is amiss. She might look and sound the same, but Angela’s behavior has become increasingly erratic and frightening as if she has been replaced by a malevolent force. As Halloween approaches, a night steeped in

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 29, 2022

Hit Podcast “Urban Legends With The Ghost Brothers” Is Back For A Second Season (Trailer)

Atlanta’s premiere (and funniest) paranormal investigators, the Ghost Brothers – Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass, and Marcus Harvey, are back with more creepy stories from the dark side in their discovery+ podcast, “Urban Legends With the Ghost Brothers”, beginning on Thursday, May 5, 2022, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. In the new season of the podcast, the boys scare up more urban legends – from haunted dolls, mirrors, and the creepiness of forests and the woods – by talking to comedians, actors, witches, writers, podcasters, and filmmakers who share their own personal stories and their take on the paranormal. They’ll also hear from the listeners because everyone has incredibly scary encounters they need to share. So, gather round because there’s some creepy s*** out there, and we know you love getting scared. And this just in: the first season of “Urban Legends With the Ghost Brothers” was recently named a Webby Awards Honoree in Podcasts –

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 29, 2022

How Have Horror-Themed Casino Games Developed Through The Years?

Casino game themes are impressive in their variety. From ancient history to outer space, from rock stars to classic works of literature, developers draw inspiration from far and wide to inform the design of their slots. One of the best-represented genres of the bunch is horror, and today there are hundreds of games of chance that are infused with gothic elements, based on popular horror properties or otherwise influenced by the occult. Let’s look at what trends and technologies have shaped this part of the gambling industry, and what horror fans can get out of playing casino games today. Moving with the times If you start to search for horror-themed slots, you’ll quickly encounter games that are very much paying homage to the classics of the genre. From Frankenstein’s monster to Count Dracula himself, the greatest monsters that the human imagination has ever cooked up can still be found prowling the reels of modern machines. However, that doesn’t mean that

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 29, 2022

The Times Batman’s World Turned To Into A Nightmare

Batman’s role in the universe he exists in is largely centered on his biggest deficiency. As a ‘superhero’, he possesses a grand total of zero powers and simply relies on his human capabilities. The stakes are always maintained within human limits and the things humans can do to each other, rather than the more extravagant scale of world-saving that Superman might get up to. Of all the superheroes, many of Batman’s foes are some of the most disturbed and most twisted. The Joker or the Riddler, for example, are driven purely by desires for chaos brought on by the abuses they’ve suffered or awful events that befell them. Because Batman is only human, ideas like absolute power or ‘saving the universe’ simply aren’t in the ballpark he plays in. The character is perhaps best known for his wealth and high-tech arsenal, as well as his uncanny ability to plan ahead. Often, Batman is expected to have some trick or tool

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 25, 2022

Special Effects in Horror Movies: What You Should Know

What goes into making a good horror movie? Many people might say that it’s the acting or the story. But what about the special effects? Without them, a horror movie would just be a bunch of people talking on screen. In this article, you will learn about the importance of special effects in horror movies, and what you should know about them! Tons Of Cosmetics Are Needed One of the most essential parts of making characters scary is the cosmetics that are used during production. With the right SFX makeup, horror movies can create some of the most iconic villains ever. A lot goes into making these characters look as convincing as possible on screen, and it all starts with tons and tons of makeup. This might come as a surprise to some, but a large portion of SFX artists’ workdays are spent applying makeup to their clients. In fact, many up-and-coming special effects artists start out working in cosmetics

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 22, 2022

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‘Land Shark’ Swims Its Way Onto DVD This May

ITN Distribution is unleashing their new Chinese creature feature, Land Shark, about, you guessed it, a shark that roams the land looking for its next meal this May. The cheesy “mockbuster” looks to be a cross of Deep Blue Sea and Tremors and features a ton of really bad CGI. So if you’re looking for some mindless fun, this movie’s for you. In Land Shark, “A scientific group attempting to genetically modify a shark creates a destructive deadly machine, that even they can’t control. After breaking free from captivity, this new predator goes on a rampage looking for its favorite meal…humans.” Directed by Cheng Si-Yu and starring ‎Luo Li-Qun, Xi Mei-Li, and Tang Xin, Land Shark swims onto DVD on May 10, 2022.

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
May 1, 2022

Star Fired From Netflix’s “The Fall Of The House of Usher” Following Allegations Of Misconduct

In the wake of the allegations of “unacceptable misconduct on set”, Deadline reports that Frank Langella (Trial of Chicago 7, pictured above) has been fired from Mike Flanagan and Netflix‘s upcoming series “The Fall of the House of Usher.” But there’s no need to worry, his role as Roderick Usher has already been recast with Bruce Greenwood (Doctor Sleep, “The Resident”) stepping in. The allegations against the 84-year-old Oscar nominee reportedly include “making inappropriate comments to a female co-star.” Deadline states, “Langella was the subject of an investigation, which has been completed and it determined that Langella had been involved in unacceptable conduct on set.” Greenwood stars alongside Carla Gugino (Gerald’s Game, “The Haunting of Hill House”), Mary McDonnell (Scream 4), Carl Lumbly (Doctor Sleep), and Mark Hamill. The rest of the ensemble cast includes Henry Thomas, T’Nia Miller, Paola Núñez, Katie Parker, Malcolm Goodwin, Kyleigh Curran, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Sauriyan Sapkota, Zach Gilford, Michael Trucco, Crystal Balint, Aya

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
May 1, 2022

The Puppet Master Franchise & More Streaming On Arrow This May

Arrow Video has just announced its killer May 2022 lineup for their new subscription-based ARROW platform, available to subscribers in the US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland. The May 2022 lineup leads with the ARROW release of Charles Band’s B-movie flagship Puppet Master franchise, available to subscribers in the US, UK, Canada, and Ireland. The original classic will debut on ARROW May 1, with selected sequels joining the service throughout the month. The behemoth that is the Puppet Master franchise hits ARROW, ready to make you make very sure that any toy boxes are securely locked before you go to bed. The flagship series of B-movie mogul Charles Band’s horror, sci-fi, and fantasy studio, Full Moon Pictures, the first Puppet Master became a video rental store legend in 1989 and the franchise continues unleashing new terrors to this very day. Settle in for our enormous feast of murderous marionette movies featuring a brilliant cast of killer puppets offing their victims

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 30, 2022

A Psychic And A Serial Killer Are Caught In A Game Of Cat And Mouse In ‘Night Caller’ (Trailer)

The gritty horror-thriller Night Caller, a dark tale of a psychic thrust into the world of murder when she begins seeing the acts of a serial killer, is coming to streaming platforms this May. In the film, written and directed by Chad Ferrin, a “Telephone psychic Clementine Carter (Susan Priver) is pulled into a complex web of mystery when she receives a call from a serial killer. Predicting his murders before he commits them puts her into a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Enlisting the aid of her invalid father and clairvoyant co-worker, they must use their unique abilities to stay one step ahead of a maniac whose unspeakable acts in the present are nothing compared to his past and future.” The cast includes Steve Railsback, Bai Ling, Lew Temple, Susan Driver, Silvia Spross, and Robert Miano. Robert “Corpsy” Rhine, whose Girls and Corpses Films produced with Ferrin’s Crappy World Films, also has an onscreen role. Night Caller (review),

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 30, 2022

Movie Review: The Exorcism Of God Is Something New And Scary

I’ve seen at least a hundred exorcism movies, and they were all pretty much the same, and the majority were just plain terrible, always featuring the same recycled ideas shuffled around to try and make a plot look new. When I sat down to watch The exorcism of God I just assumed it would be another low-budget trash version of The Exorcist (no offense). What I got, was shock, it was a new twist on the supernatural that left me impressed. I should probably tell you a little about it before we go any further. In the film, from director Alejandro Hidalgo, who co-wrote The Exorcism of God along with Santiago Fernández Calvete, comes the story of a priest, Father Williams, who while conducting his first exorcism briefly became possessed and did something terrible. He has spent his life trying to find forgiveness within himself while striving to be the best priest he can be. His life seems ideal until

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 30, 2022

Home Release Date Announced For The Horror-Thriller ‘You Are Not My Mother’

You Are Not My Mother, from writer-director Kate Dolan, spins a dark tale inspired by Irish legends on Blu-ray and DVD this Summer. Starring Carolyn Bracken (“Dublin Murders”), IFTA Award nominee Ingrid Craigie (“Blood”), and Dublin International Film Festival Discovery Award winner Hazel Doupe (Kathleen Was Here), You Are Not My Mother takes viewers on a frightening, yet authentic coming-of-age journey through the dark history of the folks in Ireland. In the film, set the week before Halloween, Char’s bedridden mother, Angela, has mysteriously gone missing. All that remains is her abandoned car parked in the middle of a field. When Angela returns home to their North Dublin estate the following evening without explanation, it becomes clear to Char and her grandmother, Rita, that something is amiss. She might look and sound the same, but Angela’s behavior has become increasingly erratic and frightening as if she has been replaced by a malevolent force. As Halloween approaches, a night steeped in

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 29, 2022

Hit Podcast “Urban Legends With The Ghost Brothers” Is Back For A Second Season (Trailer)

Atlanta’s premiere (and funniest) paranormal investigators, the Ghost Brothers – Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass, and Marcus Harvey, are back with more creepy stories from the dark side in their discovery+ podcast, “Urban Legends With the Ghost Brothers”, beginning on Thursday, May 5, 2022, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. In the new season of the podcast, the boys scare up more urban legends – from haunted dolls, mirrors, and the creepiness of forests and the woods – by talking to comedians, actors, witches, writers, podcasters, and filmmakers who share their own personal stories and their take on the paranormal. They’ll also hear from the listeners because everyone has incredibly scary encounters they need to share. So, gather round because there’s some creepy s*** out there, and we know you love getting scared. And this just in: the first season of “Urban Legends With the Ghost Brothers” was recently named a Webby Awards Honoree in Podcasts –

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 29, 2022

How Have Horror-Themed Casino Games Developed Through The Years?

Casino game themes are impressive in their variety. From ancient history to outer space, from rock stars to classic works of literature, developers draw inspiration from far and wide to inform the design of their slots. One of the best-represented genres of the bunch is horror, and today there are hundreds of games of chance that are infused with gothic elements, based on popular horror properties or otherwise influenced by the occult. Let’s look at what trends and technologies have shaped this part of the gambling industry, and what horror fans can get out of playing casino games today. Moving with the times If you start to search for horror-themed slots, you’ll quickly encounter games that are very much paying homage to the classics of the genre. From Frankenstein’s monster to Count Dracula himself, the greatest monsters that the human imagination has ever cooked up can still be found prowling the reels of modern machines. However, that doesn’t mean that

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 29, 2022

The Times Batman’s World Turned To Into A Nightmare

Batman’s role in the universe he exists in is largely centered on his biggest deficiency. As a ‘superhero’, he possesses a grand total of zero powers and simply relies on his human capabilities. The stakes are always maintained within human limits and the things humans can do to each other, rather than the more extravagant scale of world-saving that Superman might get up to. Of all the superheroes, many of Batman’s foes are some of the most disturbed and most twisted. The Joker or the Riddler, for example, are driven purely by desires for chaos brought on by the abuses they’ve suffered or awful events that befell them. Because Batman is only human, ideas like absolute power or ‘saving the universe’ simply aren’t in the ballpark he plays in. The character is perhaps best known for his wealth and high-tech arsenal, as well as his uncanny ability to plan ahead. Often, Batman is expected to have some trick or tool

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 25, 2022

Special Effects in Horror Movies: What You Should Know

What goes into making a good horror movie? Many people might say that it’s the acting or the story. But what about the special effects? Without them, a horror movie would just be a bunch of people talking on screen. In this article, you will learn about the importance of special effects in horror movies, and what you should know about them! Tons Of Cosmetics Are Needed One of the most essential parts of making characters scary is the cosmetics that are used during production. With the right SFX makeup, horror movies can create some of the most iconic villains ever. A lot goes into making these characters look as convincing as possible on screen, and it all starts with tons and tons of makeup. This might come as a surprise to some, but a large portion of SFX artists’ workdays are spent applying makeup to their clients. In fact, many up-and-coming special effects artists start out working in cosmetics

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 22, 2022
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