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Suspension of Disbelief in Film Dysmorphia

Suspension of Disbelief? Sit through this annoying video up until the 5:00 mark. The fan boy “host” in the above video talks in attention deficit tweets. The video uses jump cut “hip” editing to spill out unabashed respect and love for the CGI technique that brought Peter Cushing back from the grave in “Rogue One.” He spends the first five minutes elaborating on the incredible work and effort it took create this digital feat. The “host” proclaims, “I think they pulled it off.” Then, being a true “fan” he takes a swipe at all of the work done by Industrial Light and Magic, effects artist, John Knoll and director Gareth Edwards. “Now Tarkin didn’t look a hundred percent authentic,” the “host” whines, “especially the movement of his mouth, but…he looked better than any other time this has been used.” What movies has this guy made? What has happened to film audiences? In the never ending quest for “realism” in special

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Capt McNeely
Dec 24, 2016
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Win Tickets To The Blood Brothers Premiere In LA – Here’s How

Director Jose Prendes’ thriller ‘Blood Brothers’ will premiere in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 11th. Uncork’d Entertainment has given us 25 double passes to giveaway to our friends. To enter all you have to do is email [email protected] with the message: “I want to win double passes from Uncork’d Entertainment and Horror Fuel To The Blood Brothers’ Premiere” It’s that simple. At the premiere you will see the film. Afterwards you will be able to attend a Q&A with cast and crew. ‘Blood Brothers’ follows two brothers who decide that it is time to fulfill their murderous fantasies and set out to find the perfect victim, but doing so will change their relationship forever. Barbra Crampton, Hannah Levien, Ken Foree, Graham Denman and Jon Klondik star in ‘Blood Brothers’, based on a true story. Be sure to checkout our interviews with director Jose Prendes and lead actress Hannah Levien.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2016
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Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Releases List Of Award Winners For 2016

On Sunday, October 16th, the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival came to an end after a weekend filled with films, events, and awards. We just happen to have a list of those awards and their winners here for you courtesy of the film festival. From the Press Release: Sunday, October 16th, the first annual Brooklyn Horror Film Festival came to an end after a jam-packed weekend of screenings and events with an award ceremony and World Premiere screening of festival closer CHILD EATER at Syndicated Theater. Attending filmmaker Jackson Stewart took home the Audience Award for his debut feature BEYOND THE GATES, which screened to a packed room on October 15th. The first-year festival, which opened October 14th with DEAREST SISTER at the Wythe Hotel Cinema, is proud to report 18 out of 22 events were complete sell-outs with overall attendance and enthusiasm for the fest defying expectations. “The reception that we’ve received from the NYC horror community has absolutely blown

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 19, 2016
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Holliston To Celebrate New Issue Release With Book Signing

Are you a fan of Adam Green’s series ‘Holliston’ or the graphic novel it’s based on? Wan to meet the ‘Holliston’ cast? Here’s you chance. To celebrate the release of the graphic novel ‘Holliston: Friendship Is Tragic’ there will be book signing and meet-and-greet with Green, Joe Lynch, Sarah Elbert, Joshua Werner, Stephen Sharar and Travis McIntire on Ocotber 18th at the Dark Delicacies Book Store in Burbank, California. From the Press Release: In celebration of the upcoming release of the graphic novel Holliston: Friendship is Tragic, based on Adam Green’s comedy/horror TV series, there will be an in-store signing with both cast and crew of the television series as well as creators of the graphic novel. Tuesday, October 18th, from 7pm to 9pm (PST) fans can come to the Dark Delicacies bookstore in Burbank, California to get an exclusive Dark Delicacies variant graphic novel, before the title’s release date! (Regular store release date is October 26th). Limited to only

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 6, 2016
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The Ithaca Fantastik Fim Festival Announces First Wave of Titles And Contests

The Ithaca Fantastik Film Festival has officially announced the first wave of titles, full retrospective, Cinema Pur competition and bumper contest for 2016. Held November 9th through the 13th in Ithaca, New York, the film festival is poised to have its fifth amazing year. From the Press Release: Ithaca, NY, Sept. 8, 2016 – The Ithaca Fantastik film festival is only two months away, and the IF team has been hard at work creating an incredible program for the event’s fifth anniversary. The festival will be held Nov. 9–13 in Ithaca, NY. This year’s retrospective, The Known Unknowns, will dig into viewers’ deepest fears. Sponsored by SHUDDER, the retrospective will include “The Naked Prey” (Cornel Wilde, 1966); “Deliverance” (John Boorman, 1972); “Long Weekend” (Colin Eggleston, 1978); “Altered States” (Ken Russell, 1980); and “Aliens” (James Cameron, 1986). But that’s only the appetizer. The IF team has assembled a highly diversified film lineup to respond to their expanding audience’s growing desire for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 9, 2016
Horror Fuel

HorrorHound Weekend: A Celebration of What We Love to Fear

. Since July 2007, fans have attended HorrorHound Weekend to have the chance to mingle with monsters, monster makers, victims, and final girls. Right now HorrorHound Weekend’s Indianapolis convention is just under four weeks away. “Why should I go?”, you ask. Well, because David Arquette,Michael Rooker, Tony Todd, and Pam Grier will be appearing there. Or maybe because there will also be Fright Night AND Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers cast reunions, as well as many other actors and actresses from some of your favorite classic horror films. Have I whet your appetite, or at the very least do I hour attention? If not, there is much more. There is also MaskFest, featuring the likes of Jordu Schell, Ed and Marsha Edmunds, Robert Kurtzman, and many other talented effects artists and mask makers. There will also be a bevy of dealers and artists with some truly killer merchandise. Wait, I almost forgot to mention the Chump Change Variety Show,

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Capt McNeely
Aug 14, 2016
Horror Fuel

George A. Romero Is Finally Getting A Star On The Walk Of Fame !

Romero, a name synonymous with the zombie genre, has long been hailed as a true master of horror. Today, news came from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, that George A. Romero will finally receive a coveted spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Walk of Fame includes the names of those with great achievements in the entertainment industry, that includes actors, directors, producers, musicians, fictional characters (The Simpsons), along with other deserving parties. The location, along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and 3 blocks of Vine, is a popular destination and is visited by nearly 10 millions people every year. Much of the efforts to get Romero his star came from Chris Roe Management, who spearheaded the fund raising efforts during the Texas Frightmare Weekend’s 2015 event. The reason for fundraising, each star must be self-funded once approved. The official ceremony where George A. Romero’s star will be revealed will happen sometime in 2017. Romero is most recognized as

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 28, 2016
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Have You Ever Wanted To Meet Lorraine Warren ? Here’s Your Chance !

The Conjuring 2 is everywhere right now. And it wouldn’t exist without the Warrens, both The Conjuring, The Conjuring 2 and Annabelle are based on their investigations. Ed and Lorraine Warren have a long history of investigating the paranormal and supernatural. In 1970 Ed and Lorraine took possession of the infamous doll Annabelle. The haunted doll still remains in the Warren’s occult museum. How would you like to meet Annabelle and Lorraine in person? Here’s your chance. Lorraine will be hosting an event titled “An Evening With Annabelle” along with the New England Society for Psychic Research. On September 10, 2016 guests will be able to dine with Lorraine and the N.E.S.P.R before spending an evening filled with tales, lectures, guests will hear recordings from some of the Warren’s cases, including of The Enfield Poltergeist, which The Conjuring 2 is based on, as well as a video tour of the museum narrated by Ed Warren, who passed in 2006, before

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 17, 2016
Horror Fuel

Crypt TV To Award A Filmmaker With The Emerging Artist Award At Comicpalooze

At this year’s Houston’s Comicpalooza convention CryptTV will be present their Emerging Artist Award for Creative Excellence in Filmmaking. The award, the first of its kind from CryptTV, will be presented by Josh Millican, Director of Community, on Saturday, June 18th. The Emerging Artist Award will be awarded to filmmakers based on creativity, and powerful storytelling in a format that fits the CryptTV format. The award also will include a distribution deal with CryptTV. CryptTV, co-founded by genre genius Eli Roth, has experienced incredible growth this past year as the internet’s #1 source for original genre content. They also identify and elevate the best, most enthusiastic up-and-comers in the industry. Look for future Emerging Artist Awards being presented at prominent film festivals worldwide. Comicpalooza offers the best multi-format pop culture con in the southwest including J-Fashion, cosplay, film festival, literary conference, a code fest, maker space, Mars Rover rides, video and tabletop gaming, BMX stunt show, professional wrestling, roller derby

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 13, 2016
Horror Fuel

Crypt TV Announces Partnership With Wizard World For An 8 City Tour

Crypt TV, co-founded by famed horror director Eli Roth (The Green Inferno, Hostel), is teaming up with Wizard World to bring horror fans a hair-raising video showcase and great giveaways. The showcase will be featured at eight of Wizard World’s conventions, kicking off with the convention in Philadelphia June 2nd-6th. The debut in Philly will be followed by showcases in Sacramento, Columbus, Chicago, Richmond, Austin, Tulsa and Pittsburgh. Crypt TV is known for their amazing digital genre brand, co-founded by Jack Davis and Roth. Inspired by the motto #WeirdIsGood, Crypt TV creates and distributes edgy, dark and scary short films on Facebook and across its family of publisher sites. After only a year Crypt TV has amassed 1.2 million social media followers and over 4 million monthly visitors to its network. Crypt TV has become the fastest growing leader in digital scares. The company has a strong relationship with the genres biggest names including Fox, Warner Bros. and Blumhouse. Crypt

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 24, 2016

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Suspension of Disbelief in Film Dysmorphia

Suspension of Disbelief? Sit through this annoying video up until the 5:00 mark. The fan boy “host” in the above video talks in attention deficit tweets. The video uses jump cut “hip” editing to spill out unabashed respect and love for the CGI technique that brought Peter Cushing back from the grave in “Rogue One.” He spends the first five minutes elaborating on the incredible work and effort it took create this digital feat. The “host” proclaims, “I think they pulled it off.” Then, being a true “fan” he takes a swipe at all of the work done by Industrial Light and Magic, effects artist, John Knoll and director Gareth Edwards. “Now Tarkin didn’t look a hundred percent authentic,” the “host” whines, “especially the movement of his mouth, but…he looked better than any other time this has been used.” What movies has this guy made? What has happened to film audiences? In the never ending quest for “realism” in special

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Dec 24, 2016
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Win Tickets To The Blood Brothers Premiere In LA – Here’s How

Director Jose Prendes’ thriller ‘Blood Brothers’ will premiere in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 11th. Uncork’d Entertainment has given us 25 double passes to giveaway to our friends. To enter all you have to do is email [email protected] with the message: “I want to win double passes from Uncork’d Entertainment and Horror Fuel To The Blood Brothers’ Premiere” It’s that simple. At the premiere you will see the film. Afterwards you will be able to attend a Q&A with cast and crew. ‘Blood Brothers’ follows two brothers who decide that it is time to fulfill their murderous fantasies and set out to find the perfect victim, but doing so will change their relationship forever. Barbra Crampton, Hannah Levien, Ken Foree, Graham Denman and Jon Klondik star in ‘Blood Brothers’, based on a true story. Be sure to checkout our interviews with director Jose Prendes and lead actress Hannah Levien.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2016
Horror Fuel

Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Releases List Of Award Winners For 2016

On Sunday, October 16th, the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival came to an end after a weekend filled with films, events, and awards. We just happen to have a list of those awards and their winners here for you courtesy of the film festival. From the Press Release: Sunday, October 16th, the first annual Brooklyn Horror Film Festival came to an end after a jam-packed weekend of screenings and events with an award ceremony and World Premiere screening of festival closer CHILD EATER at Syndicated Theater. Attending filmmaker Jackson Stewart took home the Audience Award for his debut feature BEYOND THE GATES, which screened to a packed room on October 15th. The first-year festival, which opened October 14th with DEAREST SISTER at the Wythe Hotel Cinema, is proud to report 18 out of 22 events were complete sell-outs with overall attendance and enthusiasm for the fest defying expectations. “The reception that we’ve received from the NYC horror community has absolutely blown

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 19, 2016
Horror Fuel

Holliston To Celebrate New Issue Release With Book Signing

Are you a fan of Adam Green’s series ‘Holliston’ or the graphic novel it’s based on? Wan to meet the ‘Holliston’ cast? Here’s you chance. To celebrate the release of the graphic novel ‘Holliston: Friendship Is Tragic’ there will be book signing and meet-and-greet with Green, Joe Lynch, Sarah Elbert, Joshua Werner, Stephen Sharar and Travis McIntire on Ocotber 18th at the Dark Delicacies Book Store in Burbank, California. From the Press Release: In celebration of the upcoming release of the graphic novel Holliston: Friendship is Tragic, based on Adam Green’s comedy/horror TV series, there will be an in-store signing with both cast and crew of the television series as well as creators of the graphic novel. Tuesday, October 18th, from 7pm to 9pm (PST) fans can come to the Dark Delicacies bookstore in Burbank, California to get an exclusive Dark Delicacies variant graphic novel, before the title’s release date! (Regular store release date is October 26th). Limited to only

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 6, 2016
Horror Fuel

The Ithaca Fantastik Fim Festival Announces First Wave of Titles And Contests

The Ithaca Fantastik Film Festival has officially announced the first wave of titles, full retrospective, Cinema Pur competition and bumper contest for 2016. Held November 9th through the 13th in Ithaca, New York, the film festival is poised to have its fifth amazing year. From the Press Release: Ithaca, NY, Sept. 8, 2016 – The Ithaca Fantastik film festival is only two months away, and the IF team has been hard at work creating an incredible program for the event’s fifth anniversary. The festival will be held Nov. 9–13 in Ithaca, NY. This year’s retrospective, The Known Unknowns, will dig into viewers’ deepest fears. Sponsored by SHUDDER, the retrospective will include “The Naked Prey” (Cornel Wilde, 1966); “Deliverance” (John Boorman, 1972); “Long Weekend” (Colin Eggleston, 1978); “Altered States” (Ken Russell, 1980); and “Aliens” (James Cameron, 1986). But that’s only the appetizer. The IF team has assembled a highly diversified film lineup to respond to their expanding audience’s growing desire for

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 9, 2016
Horror Fuel

HorrorHound Weekend: A Celebration of What We Love to Fear

. Since July 2007, fans have attended HorrorHound Weekend to have the chance to mingle with monsters, monster makers, victims, and final girls. Right now HorrorHound Weekend’s Indianapolis convention is just under four weeks away. “Why should I go?”, you ask. Well, because David Arquette,Michael Rooker, Tony Todd, and Pam Grier will be appearing there. Or maybe because there will also be Fright Night AND Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers cast reunions, as well as many other actors and actresses from some of your favorite classic horror films. Have I whet your appetite, or at the very least do I hour attention? If not, there is much more. There is also MaskFest, featuring the likes of Jordu Schell, Ed and Marsha Edmunds, Robert Kurtzman, and many other talented effects artists and mask makers. There will also be a bevy of dealers and artists with some truly killer merchandise. Wait, I almost forgot to mention the Chump Change Variety Show,

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Aug 14, 2016
Horror Fuel

George A. Romero Is Finally Getting A Star On The Walk Of Fame !

Romero, a name synonymous with the zombie genre, has long been hailed as a true master of horror. Today, news came from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, that George A. Romero will finally receive a coveted spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Walk of Fame includes the names of those with great achievements in the entertainment industry, that includes actors, directors, producers, musicians, fictional characters (The Simpsons), along with other deserving parties. The location, along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and 3 blocks of Vine, is a popular destination and is visited by nearly 10 millions people every year. Much of the efforts to get Romero his star came from Chris Roe Management, who spearheaded the fund raising efforts during the Texas Frightmare Weekend’s 2015 event. The reason for fundraising, each star must be self-funded once approved. The official ceremony where George A. Romero’s star will be revealed will happen sometime in 2017. Romero is most recognized as

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 28, 2016
Horror Fuel

Have You Ever Wanted To Meet Lorraine Warren ? Here’s Your Chance !

The Conjuring 2 is everywhere right now. And it wouldn’t exist without the Warrens, both The Conjuring, The Conjuring 2 and Annabelle are based on their investigations. Ed and Lorraine Warren have a long history of investigating the paranormal and supernatural. In 1970 Ed and Lorraine took possession of the infamous doll Annabelle. The haunted doll still remains in the Warren’s occult museum. How would you like to meet Annabelle and Lorraine in person? Here’s your chance. Lorraine will be hosting an event titled “An Evening With Annabelle” along with the New England Society for Psychic Research. On September 10, 2016 guests will be able to dine with Lorraine and the N.E.S.P.R before spending an evening filled with tales, lectures, guests will hear recordings from some of the Warren’s cases, including of The Enfield Poltergeist, which The Conjuring 2 is based on, as well as a video tour of the museum narrated by Ed Warren, who passed in 2006, before

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 17, 2016
Horror Fuel

Crypt TV To Award A Filmmaker With The Emerging Artist Award At Comicpalooze

At this year’s Houston’s Comicpalooza convention CryptTV will be present their Emerging Artist Award for Creative Excellence in Filmmaking. The award, the first of its kind from CryptTV, will be presented by Josh Millican, Director of Community, on Saturday, June 18th. The Emerging Artist Award will be awarded to filmmakers based on creativity, and powerful storytelling in a format that fits the CryptTV format. The award also will include a distribution deal with CryptTV. CryptTV, co-founded by genre genius Eli Roth, has experienced incredible growth this past year as the internet’s #1 source for original genre content. They also identify and elevate the best, most enthusiastic up-and-comers in the industry. Look for future Emerging Artist Awards being presented at prominent film festivals worldwide. Comicpalooza offers the best multi-format pop culture con in the southwest including J-Fashion, cosplay, film festival, literary conference, a code fest, maker space, Mars Rover rides, video and tabletop gaming, BMX stunt show, professional wrestling, roller derby

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 13, 2016
Horror Fuel

Crypt TV Announces Partnership With Wizard World For An 8 City Tour

Crypt TV, co-founded by famed horror director Eli Roth (The Green Inferno, Hostel), is teaming up with Wizard World to bring horror fans a hair-raising video showcase and great giveaways. The showcase will be featured at eight of Wizard World’s conventions, kicking off with the convention in Philadelphia June 2nd-6th. The debut in Philly will be followed by showcases in Sacramento, Columbus, Chicago, Richmond, Austin, Tulsa and Pittsburgh. Crypt TV is known for their amazing digital genre brand, co-founded by Jack Davis and Roth. Inspired by the motto #WeirdIsGood, Crypt TV creates and distributes edgy, dark and scary short films on Facebook and across its family of publisher sites. After only a year Crypt TV has amassed 1.2 million social media followers and over 4 million monthly visitors to its network. Crypt TV has become the fastest growing leader in digital scares. The company has a strong relationship with the genres biggest names including Fox, Warner Bros. and Blumhouse. Crypt

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 24, 2016
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