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A Look At The Indepent Horror Film ‘Lake Runs Red’

Melissa and Lauren, two collage friends, retreat to Lauren’s secluded family lake house in Northern Minnesota, to prepare for finals. The girls have drawn the unwanted attention of a disturbed man, who has followed them to the cabin. The girl’s and the family will soon find themselves at the mercy of the stranger. Jason and Stephanie Riesgraf present ‘Lake Runs Red’. Independent filmmaker Jason Riesgraf makes his directorial debut with this home invasion thriller/slasher film. Melissa is played by Lauren Morris. The role of Lauren is played by Kaci Wegleitner. Helene Donohue, Michael Hertenstein also star in this blood filled horror. C.J. DeVaan, who plays the role of the deranged killer, Bruce. ‘Lake Runs Red’ will be showing at film festivals this October. The DVD release date will be announced later this year. Follow ‘Lake Runs Red’ on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/LakeRunsRed/media?lang=en ) and FaceBook ( https://www.facebook.com/LakeRunsRed/timeline ) and visit their website for regular updates. www.LakeRunsRed.com ‘Lake Runs Red’ is an

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 2, 2015
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It’s Going To Be A ‘Dark Summer’

Daniel had a huge crush on Mona. After he hacked all her accounts he witnesses her commit suicide. Now he finds himself on house arrest. Daniel soon begins to notice strange phenomena and realizes that Mona is now haunting him. Daniel and his friends must find a solution before it’s to late. Daniel is played by ‘It Follows’ actor, Keir Gilchrist. Grace Phipps (Fright Night) plays the role of Mona Wilson, the girl who now haunts Daniel’s life. Stella Maeve and Maestro Harrell play Abby and Kevin, Daniel’s friends. ’22 Jump Street’ actor Peter Stormare is the surly officer who keeps Daniel in line. Paul Solet directed this paranormal thriller, which was written by Mike Le. ‘Dark Summer’ was released on January 9, 2015.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 2, 2015
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“Women In Horror Spotlight”: Mary Harron

Mary Harron is this week’s featured Women in Horror spotlight recipient. This woman has written and directed a variety of horror films, both classic and contemporary. She is the creative voice behind the screenplay for American Psycho (2000), the film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ novel about serial killer Patrick Bateman. She also went on to direct the film. Her knack for writing and directing horror was further exemplified with her work on the 2011 release, The Moth Diaries. Since then she has worked on a variety of horror themed (or very close to horror) television projects, ranging from NBC’s Constantine to FOX’s The Following. Mary Harron’s career has spanned over 25 years, with a variety of short film, television, and feature film projects. I look forward to seeing where else it takes her.

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Apr 2, 2015
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The Horror Anthology ‘Volumes Of Blood’

‘Volumes Of Blood’ is a new horror anthology directed by Jakob Bilinski and P.J. Starks. In the movie a sociology student gathers a group of students in the library on Halloween night with intention of creating a new Urban Legend, but they may get more than they bargain for. Paige discovers a spell book and when she considers her past mistake she makes a choice that she can’t take back. Lily is in the library researching a project, when she is approached by a stranger who can change Lily’s luck forever, which may not be a good thing. Sidney has been in the library for hours studying. When she wakes up and the library is empty and dark, she realizes that she’s not alone, an entity walks the rows of books. ‘Volumes Of Blood’ stars Jason Crowe (Red River), Kristine Renee Farley (Graduation), Jim O’Rear (Scream Farm), Roni Jonah (The Zombie Movie), Grant Niezgodski (Reality), P.J. Sparks (Hallows Eve) and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2015
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Pennywise Is Coming To New York!

The reboot of the 1990 miniseries ‘IT’, based on the Stephen King novel by the same name, is finally entering the pre-production phase of filming. After a five year wait, ‘IT’ will begin filming this June in New York. The new version of ‘IT’ will be divided into two films and possibly a trilogy by director Cary Fukunaga. Writers Seth Grahame Smith, David Kajganich and Chase Palmer wrote the script for the new ‘IT’. Director Cary Fukunaga The biggest delay in filming has been trying to find a new Pennywise who can match Tim Curry’s performance as the killer clown (if that’s even possible). There is no word yet who has been cast as the new Pennywise or who else will star in ‘IT’. ‘It’ follows the story of a group of adults who have returned to their home town, where they were tormented as children by bullies and by visions of a killer clown named Pennywise. The seven kids

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2015
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James Gunn And Greg McLean Are Teaming Up For A New Project

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ writer/director James Gunn is teaming up with Greg McLean, the writer/director behind ‘Wolf Creek’, for a new project titled ‘The Belco Experiment’. James Gunn’s script for ‘The Belco Experiment’ has been shelved for a couple of years but is now finally going into production. Gunn has stated that the script is based on a dream he had one night. “The story revolves around the American Belco company in South America which is mysteriously sealed off at the beginning of a work day, and it’s employees are ordered to kill each other or be killed themselves. This starts an escalation of violence, where we discover the true nature of each and every Belco employee.” Gunn and Peter Safran (The Conjuring) will be producing ‘The Belco Experiment’. At the moment that is all we know about the project, save for the fact Gunn refers to it as ‘the most intense and uncompromising script” that he has ever written.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2015
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‘Stung’ Starring Clifton Collins Jr.

Mrs. Perch (Eve Slantner), a wealthy woman with a green thumb, has been putting her special illegally imported fertilizer on her precious plants. She has no idea that the special fertilizer has been seeping into the ground. A swarm of killer wasps have made their hive right in the path of the chemical’s spread. The new generation of wasps are mutating into seven foot monsters. Mrs. Perch is hosting a get together for her elite group of friends. Suddenly the giant wasps appear and they’re on the war path. It’s up to Paul (Matt O’Leary) and Julia (Jessica Cook), two of the catering staff, to kill the monsters wasps. Clifton Collins Jr., who’s films include ‘Pacific Rim’ and ‘Boondock Saints 2’, plays the role of Sydney in this creature feature that was directed by Benni Diez and written by Adam Aresty. The cast of ‘Stung’ also includes veteran actor Lance Henriksen (Aliens). I can’t wait to see this horror-comedy! Stock

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2015
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Movie Review : Infernal (2015)

Nathan and Sophia are a young couple in love. They are just starting out when they welcome Imogene, a beautiful baby girl into the world. The couples nice life soon takes a turn for the worst when Imogene begins acting very odd. As a part of therapy, the couple begin to film everything. Suddenly Nathan notices a series of strange events and images on the videos. The couple’s relationship deteriorates as Imogene continues gets worse. The couple soon starts to questions if Imogene is really autistic or if there is something much more sinister at work. Writer, director Bryan Coyne is at the helm of this supernatural story. Nathan and Sophia are played by Andy Ostroff (Roommates) and Heather Adair . The young star of this film, Imogene is played by Alyssa Koerner (Portend). ‘Infernal’ also stars Jose Rosete, Noelle Bruno, John Zion, Sara Winter and Chris Beer, among others. ‘Infernal’ is a dark, spooky and fantastic. The movie goes

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2015
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Ryan M. Andrews’ Horror Movie ‘Save Yourself’

Filmmaker Ryan M. Andrews, director of the indie horror ‘Sick: Survive The Night’, is back with ‘Save Yourself’. Andrews’ new film stars Ry Barrett, Bobbie Philips,Tianna Nori and three of horror’s Canadian scream queens, Tristan Risk (American Mary), Jessica Cameron (Truth Or Dare) and Sydney Kondruss (The Drownsman). Five female filmmakers are in route to a big L.A. movie premier. When one of the women go missing during a stop at a rest area, the others soon find themselves fighting a deranged scientist, who wants to perform twisted experiments on them. ‘Save Yourself’ is now in post production and will premier at film festivals later this year.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2015
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Movie Review : Curse Of The Witching Tree (2015)

A mother and her two children, movie into a beautiful old farm in the country, while the children’s father remains in the hospital in coma after an accident. A group of local bullies have singled out Jake. One day, while running from the bullies, Jake hides behind a very old tree deep in the woods, not knowing what hell it will release. He’s made the mistake of touching “the witching tree”. A very long time ago a witch was hung from the tree, just before her last breath she cast a curse on the tree. Any child who plays under it’s branches will fall prey to her curse and find their death. Jake’s mother does not believe in the tale, but his sister, Emma, is more open minded. As strange events and visions begin to happen Emma is on a mission to help her little brother before it’s to late. Now a psychic medium may be their only hope. ‘Curse

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 30, 2015

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A Look At The Indepent Horror Film ‘Lake Runs Red’

Melissa and Lauren, two collage friends, retreat to Lauren’s secluded family lake house in Northern Minnesota, to prepare for finals. The girls have drawn the unwanted attention of a disturbed man, who has followed them to the cabin. The girl’s and the family will soon find themselves at the mercy of the stranger. Jason and Stephanie Riesgraf present ‘Lake Runs Red’. Independent filmmaker Jason Riesgraf makes his directorial debut with this home invasion thriller/slasher film. Melissa is played by Lauren Morris. The role of Lauren is played by Kaci Wegleitner. Helene Donohue, Michael Hertenstein also star in this blood filled horror. C.J. DeVaan, who plays the role of the deranged killer, Bruce. ‘Lake Runs Red’ will be showing at film festivals this October. The DVD release date will be announced later this year. Follow ‘Lake Runs Red’ on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/LakeRunsRed/media?lang=en ) and FaceBook ( https://www.facebook.com/LakeRunsRed/timeline ) and visit their website for regular updates. www.LakeRunsRed.com ‘Lake Runs Red’ is an

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 2, 2015
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It’s Going To Be A ‘Dark Summer’

Daniel had a huge crush on Mona. After he hacked all her accounts he witnesses her commit suicide. Now he finds himself on house arrest. Daniel soon begins to notice strange phenomena and realizes that Mona is now haunting him. Daniel and his friends must find a solution before it’s to late. Daniel is played by ‘It Follows’ actor, Keir Gilchrist. Grace Phipps (Fright Night) plays the role of Mona Wilson, the girl who now haunts Daniel’s life. Stella Maeve and Maestro Harrell play Abby and Kevin, Daniel’s friends. ’22 Jump Street’ actor Peter Stormare is the surly officer who keeps Daniel in line. Paul Solet directed this paranormal thriller, which was written by Mike Le. ‘Dark Summer’ was released on January 9, 2015.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 2, 2015
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“Women In Horror Spotlight”: Mary Harron

Mary Harron is this week’s featured Women in Horror spotlight recipient. This woman has written and directed a variety of horror films, both classic and contemporary. She is the creative voice behind the screenplay for American Psycho (2000), the film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ novel about serial killer Patrick Bateman. She also went on to direct the film. Her knack for writing and directing horror was further exemplified with her work on the 2011 release, The Moth Diaries. Since then she has worked on a variety of horror themed (or very close to horror) television projects, ranging from NBC’s Constantine to FOX’s The Following. Mary Harron’s career has spanned over 25 years, with a variety of short film, television, and feature film projects. I look forward to seeing where else it takes her.

Continue reading →
Fox Emm
Apr 2, 2015
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The Horror Anthology ‘Volumes Of Blood’

‘Volumes Of Blood’ is a new horror anthology directed by Jakob Bilinski and P.J. Starks. In the movie a sociology student gathers a group of students in the library on Halloween night with intention of creating a new Urban Legend, but they may get more than they bargain for. Paige discovers a spell book and when she considers her past mistake she makes a choice that she can’t take back. Lily is in the library researching a project, when she is approached by a stranger who can change Lily’s luck forever, which may not be a good thing. Sidney has been in the library for hours studying. When she wakes up and the library is empty and dark, she realizes that she’s not alone, an entity walks the rows of books. ‘Volumes Of Blood’ stars Jason Crowe (Red River), Kristine Renee Farley (Graduation), Jim O’Rear (Scream Farm), Roni Jonah (The Zombie Movie), Grant Niezgodski (Reality), P.J. Sparks (Hallows Eve) and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2015
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Pennywise Is Coming To New York!

The reboot of the 1990 miniseries ‘IT’, based on the Stephen King novel by the same name, is finally entering the pre-production phase of filming. After a five year wait, ‘IT’ will begin filming this June in New York. The new version of ‘IT’ will be divided into two films and possibly a trilogy by director Cary Fukunaga. Writers Seth Grahame Smith, David Kajganich and Chase Palmer wrote the script for the new ‘IT’. Director Cary Fukunaga The biggest delay in filming has been trying to find a new Pennywise who can match Tim Curry’s performance as the killer clown (if that’s even possible). There is no word yet who has been cast as the new Pennywise or who else will star in ‘IT’. ‘It’ follows the story of a group of adults who have returned to their home town, where they were tormented as children by bullies and by visions of a killer clown named Pennywise. The seven kids

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2015
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James Gunn And Greg McLean Are Teaming Up For A New Project

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ writer/director James Gunn is teaming up with Greg McLean, the writer/director behind ‘Wolf Creek’, for a new project titled ‘The Belco Experiment’. James Gunn’s script for ‘The Belco Experiment’ has been shelved for a couple of years but is now finally going into production. Gunn has stated that the script is based on a dream he had one night. “The story revolves around the American Belco company in South America which is mysteriously sealed off at the beginning of a work day, and it’s employees are ordered to kill each other or be killed themselves. This starts an escalation of violence, where we discover the true nature of each and every Belco employee.” Gunn and Peter Safran (The Conjuring) will be producing ‘The Belco Experiment’. At the moment that is all we know about the project, save for the fact Gunn refers to it as ‘the most intense and uncompromising script” that he has ever written.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2015
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‘Stung’ Starring Clifton Collins Jr.

Mrs. Perch (Eve Slantner), a wealthy woman with a green thumb, has been putting her special illegally imported fertilizer on her precious plants. She has no idea that the special fertilizer has been seeping into the ground. A swarm of killer wasps have made their hive right in the path of the chemical’s spread. The new generation of wasps are mutating into seven foot monsters. Mrs. Perch is hosting a get together for her elite group of friends. Suddenly the giant wasps appear and they’re on the war path. It’s up to Paul (Matt O’Leary) and Julia (Jessica Cook), two of the catering staff, to kill the monsters wasps. Clifton Collins Jr., who’s films include ‘Pacific Rim’ and ‘Boondock Saints 2’, plays the role of Sydney in this creature feature that was directed by Benni Diez and written by Adam Aresty. The cast of ‘Stung’ also includes veteran actor Lance Henriksen (Aliens). I can’t wait to see this horror-comedy! Stock

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2015
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Movie Review : Infernal (2015)

Nathan and Sophia are a young couple in love. They are just starting out when they welcome Imogene, a beautiful baby girl into the world. The couples nice life soon takes a turn for the worst when Imogene begins acting very odd. As a part of therapy, the couple begin to film everything. Suddenly Nathan notices a series of strange events and images on the videos. The couple’s relationship deteriorates as Imogene continues gets worse. The couple soon starts to questions if Imogene is really autistic or if there is something much more sinister at work. Writer, director Bryan Coyne is at the helm of this supernatural story. Nathan and Sophia are played by Andy Ostroff (Roommates) and Heather Adair . The young star of this film, Imogene is played by Alyssa Koerner (Portend). ‘Infernal’ also stars Jose Rosete, Noelle Bruno, John Zion, Sara Winter and Chris Beer, among others. ‘Infernal’ is a dark, spooky and fantastic. The movie goes

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2015
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Ryan M. Andrews’ Horror Movie ‘Save Yourself’

Filmmaker Ryan M. Andrews, director of the indie horror ‘Sick: Survive The Night’, is back with ‘Save Yourself’. Andrews’ new film stars Ry Barrett, Bobbie Philips,Tianna Nori and three of horror’s Canadian scream queens, Tristan Risk (American Mary), Jessica Cameron (Truth Or Dare) and Sydney Kondruss (The Drownsman). Five female filmmakers are in route to a big L.A. movie premier. When one of the women go missing during a stop at a rest area, the others soon find themselves fighting a deranged scientist, who wants to perform twisted experiments on them. ‘Save Yourself’ is now in post production and will premier at film festivals later this year.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 31, 2015
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Movie Review : Curse Of The Witching Tree (2015)

A mother and her two children, movie into a beautiful old farm in the country, while the children’s father remains in the hospital in coma after an accident. A group of local bullies have singled out Jake. One day, while running from the bullies, Jake hides behind a very old tree deep in the woods, not knowing what hell it will release. He’s made the mistake of touching “the witching tree”. A very long time ago a witch was hung from the tree, just before her last breath she cast a curse on the tree. Any child who plays under it’s branches will fall prey to her curse and find their death. Jake’s mother does not believe in the tale, but his sister, Emma, is more open minded. As strange events and visions begin to happen Emma is on a mission to help her little brother before it’s to late. Now a psychic medium may be their only hope. ‘Curse

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 30, 2015
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