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What Is The Tension Experience ?

Today we got a vague and strange email posing a question, “What is The Tension Experience?” So, I decided to look further by visiting the website. According to the message it is a completely personal experience. Participants sign up for an “engaging, multifaceted and completely unpredictable journey…” one that has them “plunging into the deepest depths of their own human psyches, all while piecing together pieces of the Tension puzzle.” Indoctrination begins this Fall, 2016 in Los Angeles, California and the OOA Institute would encourage those interested in taking the path to enlightenment to visit the Tension Experience website to begin your journey today. I did a little snooping around the OOA website, which is filled with quotes, and puzzles. I found a message board where those who have already began their “journey to enlightenment”discussed their experiences and compared notes. They spoke of hoods, secret locations, cryptic messages and puzzles. I realized then that The Tension Experiment is an actual,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 9, 2016
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Bruce Campbell Hosting A Special Showing Of Evil Dead That Fans Will Never Forget

Are you an Evil Dead fan? No, I don’t mean like you’ve seen it. I mean, like you are a real Evil Dead fan. If you the latter I have great news for you. Odds are you may have never seen it in a theater, but if you’re in Los Angeles this October you’ll have a chance for an amazing experience. What could make the night so special? Combine a theater experience, and Joseph LoDuca, the original composer, and the Up chamber orchestra performing the score to the film live. Now, what would make the night even better? That’s right, Ash Williams himself, Bruce Campbell, will be there hosting. Where and when does this groovy night happen? Be at the Ace Theater in L.A on October 25th. Tickets go on sale tomorrow (May 6th). We recommend that that you purchase tickets ASAP, before they are sold out. You can purchase tickets HERE.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 8, 2016
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The Road to Death House Part 1

Let’s build on Eli Roth’s prescient observation. I have written quite a bit on cynicism in filmmaking. If you are just coming to my series, stop here. Go back and read my other pieces. Then you can read this in context. However, he is talking about a SMALL percentage of fans. This is not a general description at all. We prefer to focus on the majority of horror fans that do the opposite of Roth’s comments. I have provided an open door, a very wide door, into the production of a movie since “Death House” started filming. “Death House” is my fifth feature film: the fifth I have written and the third I have directed. It’s been a long road, and frankly, I am doing what no one else is doing in Hollywood, making consistent, high quality product on very low budgets. I’ve made one film a year since doing this profession full time. “Death House” was brought to me

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Capt McNeely
May 4, 2016
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John Carpenter’s First Concert Date Announced For Lost Themes II

Brilliant writer/director/composer John Carpenter will soon release his follow-up to his acclaimed album Lost Themes. Entertainment Weekly reported that Carpenter, through his label Sacred Bones, has booked his first US concert date. The first show will take place at the Playstation Theater in New York on July 8th. Carpenter will be performing both his classic themes and new tracks. Lost Themes II will be released on April 15th.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 4, 2016
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You’ll Know His Name

You’ll Know My Name Drama 2010 Not Rated Directed, Written & Produced by Joe Raffa Starring: Joe Raffa, David J. Bonner, Alexander Mandell, Mianna Saxton, Chuck Connors, Tommy Sztubinksi, Brian Gallagher, Davy Raphaley, Nicole Cinaglia Website: YKMN Cynema is not about reviews. While a critical look is often afforded to specific films, this is not about whether a film is “good” or “bad.” It’s about how they are MADE. My previous entries looked at wide ranges from Jurassic World to Halloween III.This is a look at a young filmmaker who has taken risks and made a film that is outside the realm of what is popular or what studios are developing. Joe Raffa is anti-Cynema because he does what few others are doing: he takes real risks. Thanks to the digital revolution, anyone with a camcorder and computer thinks they’re a filmmaker. Shooting your video and putting it up in ten minute bites online does not make you a professional.

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Capt McNeely
Jan 4, 2016
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Norman Reedus Bitten By Obsessed Fan During Strange Encounter At Walker Stalker

Norman Reedus, who plays the role of Daryl on AMC’s The Walking Dead, not only has to face “biters” on screen, but in real life as well. According to several witnesses and security staff, a fan took a bite out of Reedus yesterday at Walker Stalker Con in New Jersey, luckily it didn’t cause any damage. The strange encounter started when a woman by the name of Robin Glover, while having her picture taken with Reedus and Michael Rooker, who played Reedus’ on screen brother Merle on The Walking Dead, told Reedus that she frequently pretends she’s married to him, which is creepy on its own. Seconds later security rushed in, restrained her, and forced her to leave, because she actually bit him. You read that right, she took a bite out of Norman Reedus. Rooker was so shocked by the woman’s brazen act that he exclaimed “What the fuck was that ?!”. Spoil The Dead member Michael Bowman happened

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 7, 2015
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The Scariest Parade On Earth, Austria’s Annual Krampus Parade

With Christmas rapidly approaching and Krampus opening in theaters this weekend, the anti-Santa is everywhere, including Austria’s yearly Krampus parade. At the “Krampuuslauf Graz” parade, known as “The scariest parade on Earth”, hundreds of people dressed in their scariest Krampus themed costumes join to celebrate the legend and scare who they can. The centuries old legend of Krampus has Germanic roots. The beast is St. Nicholas’ other, darker half. His job is to punish naughty children. Krampus, half-demon, half-goat, literally beats the naughty out of bad kids with birch sticks, before dragging them into the underworld. In Norse mythology, Krampus is the spawn of Hel and arrives in town on December 6th. I don’t know about you, but after seeing these terrifying characters, I swear, I’ll be good next year. I would hate to get on Krampus’ list.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 4, 2015
Horror Fuel

Just Say No To George Lucas (Episode II)

Prequels It’s tempting to leave the brilliant Mr. Plinkett Star Wars prequel reviews to suffice for this post. I think they should be used in film classes everywhere. Red Letter Media’s brilliant look at what went wrong with the franchise is without equal and perfectly nails everything wrong with three installments that scarred memories and almost derailed a franchise. The critiques are raunchy and in terrible taste but they are also funny as hell and exquisite. See all of them HERE There are multiple parts for each film, but every single one of them is worth it. Watching the Plinkett critiques was far more entertaining than watching the actual films. &list=PL5919C8DE6F720A2D#action=share To someone who’s under the age of 20 and says his his least favorite film in the series is the Empire Strikes Back because “it was the most boringest one,” can I suggest you shut this review off right now before I carefully explain how much of a fucking

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Capt McNeely
Nov 30, 2015
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A Fleet Of Ghost Ships Arrive On The Coast Japan Like A Scene Out Of A Horror Film

A Fleet of eleven ghost ships have washed up on the coast of Japan. No, this is not the plot of a new horror film, eleven REAL ghost ships mysteriously appeared on Japan’s coast yesterday (November 28th), carrying the remains of of twenty-three sailors, like a scene out of the 2002 film Ghost Ship or the horror film The Fog. The bodies of the sailors are so badly decomposed that they are unidentifiable and have been described as skeletons. The only clues to the ship’s origins are a piece of flag in one ship, identified as a North Korea flag and a sign on one ship saying “Korean People’s Army”. The fact that ships appeared all at once would give the impression that they all set sail at the same time, but showing up the way they did is a little creepy. We will update you as the story develops.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 29, 2015
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Is George Lucas THE PHANTOM MENACE? EPISODE I

You Won’t Have George Lucas To Kick Around Anymore George Lucas has been kicked around for the facial he gave us with the Star Wars prequels. While he’s taken a new drubbing in the media (Mostly as to why he’s not directing new Star Wars films/not asked to), it all adds to the hype for the upcoming Episode VII, but take a look: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/13/george-lucas-star-wars-episode-vii_n_6462960.html https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/why-george-lucas-wont-direct-841972 https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/13/george-lucas-star-wars-episode-vii_n_6462960.html https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/star-wars/news/a442537/george-lucas-i-wont-have-much-involvement-in-star-wars-7/ Before I go into the Cynema aspect of Lucasfilm, I want to ask all of the film fan experts how are YOUR movies are doing? You know the ones you don’t write? Don’t direct? Don’t produce? Let me be more specific: the ones in your heads, on your hard drives or in the reams of your unpublished fan fiction? Right. “Fans” have done more to ruin the enjoyment of the Star Wars franchise than George Lucas. Their rabid love for fantasy product has taken what was once a fun, cinematic experience and turned

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Capt McNeely
Nov 23, 2015

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What Is The Tension Experience ?

Today we got a vague and strange email posing a question, “What is The Tension Experience?” So, I decided to look further by visiting the website. According to the message it is a completely personal experience. Participants sign up for an “engaging, multifaceted and completely unpredictable journey…” one that has them “plunging into the deepest depths of their own human psyches, all while piecing together pieces of the Tension puzzle.” Indoctrination begins this Fall, 2016 in Los Angeles, California and the OOA Institute would encourage those interested in taking the path to enlightenment to visit the Tension Experience website to begin your journey today. I did a little snooping around the OOA website, which is filled with quotes, and puzzles. I found a message board where those who have already began their “journey to enlightenment”discussed their experiences and compared notes. They spoke of hoods, secret locations, cryptic messages and puzzles. I realized then that The Tension Experiment is an actual,

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

Bruce Campbell Hosting A Special Showing Of Evil Dead That Fans Will Never Forget

Are you an Evil Dead fan? No, I don’t mean like you’ve seen it. I mean, like you are a real Evil Dead fan. If you the latter I have great news for you. Odds are you may have never seen it in a theater, but if you’re in Los Angeles this October you’ll have a chance for an amazing experience. What could make the night so special? Combine a theater experience, and Joseph LoDuca, the original composer, and the Up chamber orchestra performing the score to the film live. Now, what would make the night even better? That’s right, Ash Williams himself, Bruce Campbell, will be there hosting. Where and when does this groovy night happen? Be at the Ace Theater in L.A on October 25th. Tickets go on sale tomorrow (May 6th). We recommend that that you purchase tickets ASAP, before they are sold out. You can purchase tickets HERE.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 8, 2016
Horror Fuel

The Road to Death House Part 1

Let’s build on Eli Roth’s prescient observation. I have written quite a bit on cynicism in filmmaking. If you are just coming to my series, stop here. Go back and read my other pieces. Then you can read this in context. However, he is talking about a SMALL percentage of fans. This is not a general description at all. We prefer to focus on the majority of horror fans that do the opposite of Roth’s comments. I have provided an open door, a very wide door, into the production of a movie since “Death House” started filming. “Death House” is my fifth feature film: the fifth I have written and the third I have directed. It’s been a long road, and frankly, I am doing what no one else is doing in Hollywood, making consistent, high quality product on very low budgets. I’ve made one film a year since doing this profession full time. “Death House” was brought to me

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
May 4, 2016
Horror Fuel

John Carpenter’s First Concert Date Announced For Lost Themes II

Brilliant writer/director/composer John Carpenter will soon release his follow-up to his acclaimed album Lost Themes. Entertainment Weekly reported that Carpenter, through his label Sacred Bones, has booked his first US concert date. The first show will take place at the Playstation Theater in New York on July 8th. Carpenter will be performing both his classic themes and new tracks. Lost Themes II will be released on April 15th.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 4, 2016
Horror Fuel

You’ll Know His Name

You’ll Know My Name Drama 2010 Not Rated Directed, Written & Produced by Joe Raffa Starring: Joe Raffa, David J. Bonner, Alexander Mandell, Mianna Saxton, Chuck Connors, Tommy Sztubinksi, Brian Gallagher, Davy Raphaley, Nicole Cinaglia Website: YKMN Cynema is not about reviews. While a critical look is often afforded to specific films, this is not about whether a film is “good” or “bad.” It’s about how they are MADE. My previous entries looked at wide ranges from Jurassic World to Halloween III.This is a look at a young filmmaker who has taken risks and made a film that is outside the realm of what is popular or what studios are developing. Joe Raffa is anti-Cynema because he does what few others are doing: he takes real risks. Thanks to the digital revolution, anyone with a camcorder and computer thinks they’re a filmmaker. Shooting your video and putting it up in ten minute bites online does not make you a professional.

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jan 4, 2016
Horror Fuel

Norman Reedus Bitten By Obsessed Fan During Strange Encounter At Walker Stalker

Norman Reedus, who plays the role of Daryl on AMC’s The Walking Dead, not only has to face “biters” on screen, but in real life as well. According to several witnesses and security staff, a fan took a bite out of Reedus yesterday at Walker Stalker Con in New Jersey, luckily it didn’t cause any damage. The strange encounter started when a woman by the name of Robin Glover, while having her picture taken with Reedus and Michael Rooker, who played Reedus’ on screen brother Merle on The Walking Dead, told Reedus that she frequently pretends she’s married to him, which is creepy on its own. Seconds later security rushed in, restrained her, and forced her to leave, because she actually bit him. You read that right, she took a bite out of Norman Reedus. Rooker was so shocked by the woman’s brazen act that he exclaimed “What the fuck was that ?!”. Spoil The Dead member Michael Bowman happened

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 7, 2015
Horror Fuel

The Scariest Parade On Earth, Austria’s Annual Krampus Parade

With Christmas rapidly approaching and Krampus opening in theaters this weekend, the anti-Santa is everywhere, including Austria’s yearly Krampus parade. At the “Krampuuslauf Graz” parade, known as “The scariest parade on Earth”, hundreds of people dressed in their scariest Krampus themed costumes join to celebrate the legend and scare who they can. The centuries old legend of Krampus has Germanic roots. The beast is St. Nicholas’ other, darker half. His job is to punish naughty children. Krampus, half-demon, half-goat, literally beats the naughty out of bad kids with birch sticks, before dragging them into the underworld. In Norse mythology, Krampus is the spawn of Hel and arrives in town on December 6th. I don’t know about you, but after seeing these terrifying characters, I swear, I’ll be good next year. I would hate to get on Krampus’ list.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 4, 2015
Horror Fuel

Just Say No To George Lucas (Episode II)

Prequels It’s tempting to leave the brilliant Mr. Plinkett Star Wars prequel reviews to suffice for this post. I think they should be used in film classes everywhere. Red Letter Media’s brilliant look at what went wrong with the franchise is without equal and perfectly nails everything wrong with three installments that scarred memories and almost derailed a franchise. The critiques are raunchy and in terrible taste but they are also funny as hell and exquisite. See all of them HERE There are multiple parts for each film, but every single one of them is worth it. Watching the Plinkett critiques was far more entertaining than watching the actual films. &list=PL5919C8DE6F720A2D#action=share To someone who’s under the age of 20 and says his his least favorite film in the series is the Empire Strikes Back because “it was the most boringest one,” can I suggest you shut this review off right now before I carefully explain how much of a fucking

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Nov 30, 2015
Horror Fuel

A Fleet Of Ghost Ships Arrive On The Coast Japan Like A Scene Out Of A Horror Film

A Fleet of eleven ghost ships have washed up on the coast of Japan. No, this is not the plot of a new horror film, eleven REAL ghost ships mysteriously appeared on Japan’s coast yesterday (November 28th), carrying the remains of of twenty-three sailors, like a scene out of the 2002 film Ghost Ship or the horror film The Fog. The bodies of the sailors are so badly decomposed that they are unidentifiable and have been described as skeletons. The only clues to the ship’s origins are a piece of flag in one ship, identified as a North Korea flag and a sign on one ship saying “Korean People’s Army”. The fact that ships appeared all at once would give the impression that they all set sail at the same time, but showing up the way they did is a little creepy. We will update you as the story develops.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 29, 2015
Horror Fuel

Is George Lucas THE PHANTOM MENACE? EPISODE I

You Won’t Have George Lucas To Kick Around Anymore George Lucas has been kicked around for the facial he gave us with the Star Wars prequels. While he’s taken a new drubbing in the media (Mostly as to why he’s not directing new Star Wars films/not asked to), it all adds to the hype for the upcoming Episode VII, but take a look: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/13/george-lucas-star-wars-episode-vii_n_6462960.html https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/why-george-lucas-wont-direct-841972 https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/13/george-lucas-star-wars-episode-vii_n_6462960.html https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/star-wars/news/a442537/george-lucas-i-wont-have-much-involvement-in-star-wars-7/ Before I go into the Cynema aspect of Lucasfilm, I want to ask all of the film fan experts how are YOUR movies are doing? You know the ones you don’t write? Don’t direct? Don’t produce? Let me be more specific: the ones in your heads, on your hard drives or in the reams of your unpublished fan fiction? Right. “Fans” have done more to ruin the enjoyment of the Star Wars franchise than George Lucas. Their rabid love for fantasy product has taken what was once a fun, cinematic experience and turned

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Nov 23, 2015
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