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Humanity’s Fate Hangs In The Balance In The “Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels” Trailer

A battle rages in the first trailer for “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels” which reveals that a battle has begun with humanity’s fate hanging in the balance. On one side of the battle is Natalie Dormer’s (Game of Thrones) Magda, a shape-shifting demon who believes that humanity will always succumb to temptation. Magda’s sister Santa Muerte (Lorenza Izzo) stands on the other side believing in people’s natural goodness. The question is, who will win? From the original series’ creator, writer and executive producer John Logan, “City of Angels” is set in 1938 Los Angeles; a time and place deeply infused with social and political tension. When a grisly murder rocks the city, Detective Tiago Vega (Zovatto) finds himself entwined in an epic story that reflects the rich history of Los Angeles: from the building of the city’s first freeways and its deep traditions of Mexican-American folklore to the dangerous espionage actions of the Third Reich and the rise of radio

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 13, 2020
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Hello “Clarice”: Silence Of The Lambs Spin-Off Series Coming To CBS

When it comes to award-winning horror you don’t get much better than The Silence of the Lambs. CBS is now developing a series spin-off of The Silence of the Lambs titled “Clarice“, Deadline reports. The crime series is based on the iconic Thomas Harris character Clarice Starling, played in the film adaptation by Jody Foster. Set in 1993, a year after the events of The Silence of the Lambs, the series dives deep into the untold personal story of Clarice Starling as she returns to the field to pursue serial killers and sexual predators in Washington, D.C. after her encounter with serial killer cannibal Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Written and executive produced by Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet, the series’ pilot is set to be filmed soon with a series order hopefully following. Deadline does note that the writer’s room has already been established, so that’s a good sign. Here’s a look back at iconic 1991 film directed by Jonathan Demme.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 12, 2020
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“AHS” Gets Double Dose Of Great News, It’s Been Renewed And Lead Actress Returning

On Thursday, FX announced that Ryan Murphy’s hit anthology series “American Horror Story” has been renewed for three more seasons. With its tenth season premiering this year, the series has been secured through its thirteenth season. Ryan and Brad are the undisputed masters of horror TV, having created the anthological limited series with American Horror Story and sustaining its success for nearly a decade as FX’s highest-rated series,” FX chairman John Landgraf said in a statement. “We are grateful to them and Dana Walden and our studio partners for committing to another three years.” There’s also more good news, series regular Sarah Paulson, who was missing in season 9 “AHS: 1984”, will be returning as a central character in season ten. And we’re so glad to hear it. Paulson is a fantastic actress and key to the series’ success. Paulson last starred in “AHS 8: Apocalypse” as dual characters Cordelia Foxx (from AHS: Coven) and as Wilhemina Venable, leader of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 10, 2020
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Things Get “Personal” In Trailer For Amazon’s “Hunters” – Starring Al Pacino

Following the success of Netflix’s The Irishman Al Pacino is back in action in Amazon’s “Hunters,” the new action-packed, thrilling series executive produced by Jordan Peele. The new series follows a team of Nazi Hunters on a quest for revenge in New York City in 1977. We are introduced to the team in the new trailer. Inspired by true events, “Hunters follows a diverse band of Nazi Hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the U.S.” Greg Austin, Logan Lerma, Dylan Baker, Louis Ozawa Changchien, Jeannie Berlin, Tiffany Berlin, and Carol Kane round out the cast. Produced by Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions along with Sonar Entertainment, the series was created by David Weil (Moonfall), who is also writing and executive producing the series. “Hunters” premieres on Amazon Prime on February 21, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 4, 2020
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Stephen King’s ‘Carrie’ Getting A New Series Adaptation

Stephen King’s Carrie is being adapted once again. With three adaptations of one of King’s most famous works already in existence, it was a bit of surprise when we learned via Collider that yeat another version is in the works. There is one difference, this time Carrie‘s getting a limited series from FX and MGM. There may be one change to the iconic character played in the past by Sissy Spacek, Angela Bettis, and Chloë Grace Moretz. According to Collider’s Jeff Sneider, Carrie White will likely this time be played by an actress of color or a trans actress. Though it’s still very early in the development process and there’s no script yet, sources say that this time around, telekinetic teen Carrie White will likely be played by either a trans performer or an actress of color rather than a cis white woman.” Sneider stated. King’s famous tale centers on Carrie White, a shy, high school outcast who has been

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 22, 2019
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Adrien Brody Cast As Lead For Epix Adaptation Of Stephen King’s “Jerusalem’s Lot”

It feels like there’s not a day goes by that we don’t report on something involving Stephen King (not that we are complaining). Today is no different. This time we are here to tell you that the MGM premium cable network Epix has ordered 10-episodes of “Jerusalem’s Lot” based on King’s Night Shift short story of the same name. The story, with connections to Salem’s Lot, takes place in the 1850s, in the fictional town of Preacher’s Corners in Cumberland County, Maine and is told through a series of letters and diary entries. Adrian Brody will star as Captain Charles Boone, who faces a series of troubles related to his family’s roots after moving to the town following the death of his wife. The series is an intense, absolutely terrifying reimaginig of classic gothic horror,” THR quoted Michael Wright, president of Epix, as saying. “We can’t wait to work with the exceptional team of Donald De Line and Jason and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 20, 2019
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Shudder Announces Premiere Of New Original Series “The Dead Lands”

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, announced today that its new original series “The Dead Lands”, a co-production with New Zealand’s TVNZ, will premiere with two episodes on Thursday, January 23rd, across all of Shudder’s territories (US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland). It will also air on TVNZ OnDemand in New Zealand immediately after its international debut. Subsequent episodes will premiere on both Shudder and TVNZ OnDemand weekly. “The Dead Lands” tells of a supernatural adventure set in a mythic Māori past, with an aesthetic that’s part Ash vs Evil Dead and part Xena: Warrior Princess. The series features a murdered Māori warrior, Waka Nuku Rau (Te Kohe Tuhaka), who’s sent back to the world of the living to redeem his sins. But the world Waka returns to is ravaged by a breach between Life and the Afterlife as the spirits of the newly dead now stalk the land and hunt the living. Waka

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2019
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Netflix & BBC’s “Dracula” Sinks Its Fangs Into A Release Date

From the makers of “Sherlock” comes “Dracula,” starring Claes Bang (The Girl in the Spider’s Web). And today, we’ve got the BBC premiere date. The three-episode 90-minute series, written and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, is a co-production of Netflix and BBC and is based on Bram Stoker’s classic tale. Set in Transylvania in 1897, the blood-drinking Count is drawing his plans against Victorian London. John Heffernan, Dolly Wells, Sacha Dhawan, Jonathan Aris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Joanna Scanlan also star. The first episode premieres on BBC at 9 pm on January 1, 2020. The next airs on January 2nd, followed by the third and final episode on January 3rd. There is no word yet when “Dracula” will premiere on Netflix. The episode titles include “The Rules of the Beast,” “Blood Vessel” and “The Dark Compass.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 4, 2019
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Things Go Too Far In USA’s “Dare Me” Trailer

USA has unleashed a new bloody trailer for their series “Dare Me” that turns cheerleaders into soldiers. A cross between Heathers and Fight Club, “Dare Me” takes competitive high school cheerleading to a whole new level with glitter, drama, brutality, and murder. The series stars Erika Prevost, Taveeta Szymanowicz, Herizen Guardiola, Marlo Kelly, and “Scream” actress Willa Fitzgerald. Based on Megan Abbott’s bestselling novel, the new series debuts on USA December 29th at 10/9c.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 29, 2019
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A First Look At Netflix’s “V Wars” Ahead Of December Premiere

Ahead of the December premiere of Netflix’s “V Wars,” we’ve got a first look for you to sink your teeth into. terrified Starring Ian Somerhalder, the series is based on the best-selling books by Jonathan Maberry that follows a genetic outbreak that leads to the first war between vampires and humans. Dr. Luther Swann (Ian Somerhalder) enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Adrian Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires. Jacky Lai (Kaylee Vo), Peter Outerbridge (Calix Niklos), Kyle Breitkopf (Dez), Laura Vandervoort (Mila Dubov), and Kimberly-Sue Murray (Danika Dubov) also star. The series is produced by High Park Entertainment in association with

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 27, 2019

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Humanity’s Fate Hangs In The Balance In The “Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels” Trailer

A battle rages in the first trailer for “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels” which reveals that a battle has begun with humanity’s fate hanging in the balance. On one side of the battle is Natalie Dormer’s (Game of Thrones) Magda, a shape-shifting demon who believes that humanity will always succumb to temptation. Magda’s sister Santa Muerte (Lorenza Izzo) stands on the other side believing in people’s natural goodness. The question is, who will win? From the original series’ creator, writer and executive producer John Logan, “City of Angels” is set in 1938 Los Angeles; a time and place deeply infused with social and political tension. When a grisly murder rocks the city, Detective Tiago Vega (Zovatto) finds himself entwined in an epic story that reflects the rich history of Los Angeles: from the building of the city’s first freeways and its deep traditions of Mexican-American folklore to the dangerous espionage actions of the Third Reich and the rise of radio

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 13, 2020
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Hello “Clarice”: Silence Of The Lambs Spin-Off Series Coming To CBS

When it comes to award-winning horror you don’t get much better than The Silence of the Lambs. CBS is now developing a series spin-off of The Silence of the Lambs titled “Clarice“, Deadline reports. The crime series is based on the iconic Thomas Harris character Clarice Starling, played in the film adaptation by Jody Foster. Set in 1993, a year after the events of The Silence of the Lambs, the series dives deep into the untold personal story of Clarice Starling as she returns to the field to pursue serial killers and sexual predators in Washington, D.C. after her encounter with serial killer cannibal Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Written and executive produced by Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet, the series’ pilot is set to be filmed soon with a series order hopefully following. Deadline does note that the writer’s room has already been established, so that’s a good sign. Here’s a look back at iconic 1991 film directed by Jonathan Demme.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 12, 2020
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“AHS” Gets Double Dose Of Great News, It’s Been Renewed And Lead Actress Returning

On Thursday, FX announced that Ryan Murphy’s hit anthology series “American Horror Story” has been renewed for three more seasons. With its tenth season premiering this year, the series has been secured through its thirteenth season. Ryan and Brad are the undisputed masters of horror TV, having created the anthological limited series with American Horror Story and sustaining its success for nearly a decade as FX’s highest-rated series,” FX chairman John Landgraf said in a statement. “We are grateful to them and Dana Walden and our studio partners for committing to another three years.” There’s also more good news, series regular Sarah Paulson, who was missing in season 9 “AHS: 1984”, will be returning as a central character in season ten. And we’re so glad to hear it. Paulson is a fantastic actress and key to the series’ success. Paulson last starred in “AHS 8: Apocalypse” as dual characters Cordelia Foxx (from AHS: Coven) and as Wilhemina Venable, leader of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 10, 2020
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Things Get “Personal” In Trailer For Amazon’s “Hunters” – Starring Al Pacino

Following the success of Netflix’s The Irishman Al Pacino is back in action in Amazon’s “Hunters,” the new action-packed, thrilling series executive produced by Jordan Peele. The new series follows a team of Nazi Hunters on a quest for revenge in New York City in 1977. We are introduced to the team in the new trailer. Inspired by true events, “Hunters follows a diverse band of Nazi Hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the U.S.” Greg Austin, Logan Lerma, Dylan Baker, Louis Ozawa Changchien, Jeannie Berlin, Tiffany Berlin, and Carol Kane round out the cast. Produced by Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions along with Sonar Entertainment, the series was created by David Weil (Moonfall), who is also writing and executive producing the series. “Hunters” premieres on Amazon Prime on February 21, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 4, 2020
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Stephen King’s ‘Carrie’ Getting A New Series Adaptation

Stephen King’s Carrie is being adapted once again. With three adaptations of one of King’s most famous works already in existence, it was a bit of surprise when we learned via Collider that yeat another version is in the works. There is one difference, this time Carrie‘s getting a limited series from FX and MGM. There may be one change to the iconic character played in the past by Sissy Spacek, Angela Bettis, and Chloë Grace Moretz. According to Collider’s Jeff Sneider, Carrie White will likely this time be played by an actress of color or a trans actress. Though it’s still very early in the development process and there’s no script yet, sources say that this time around, telekinetic teen Carrie White will likely be played by either a trans performer or an actress of color rather than a cis white woman.” Sneider stated. King’s famous tale centers on Carrie White, a shy, high school outcast who has been

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 22, 2019
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Adrien Brody Cast As Lead For Epix Adaptation Of Stephen King’s “Jerusalem’s Lot”

It feels like there’s not a day goes by that we don’t report on something involving Stephen King (not that we are complaining). Today is no different. This time we are here to tell you that the MGM premium cable network Epix has ordered 10-episodes of “Jerusalem’s Lot” based on King’s Night Shift short story of the same name. The story, with connections to Salem’s Lot, takes place in the 1850s, in the fictional town of Preacher’s Corners in Cumberland County, Maine and is told through a series of letters and diary entries. Adrian Brody will star as Captain Charles Boone, who faces a series of troubles related to his family’s roots after moving to the town following the death of his wife. The series is an intense, absolutely terrifying reimaginig of classic gothic horror,” THR quoted Michael Wright, president of Epix, as saying. “We can’t wait to work with the exceptional team of Donald De Line and Jason and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 20, 2019
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Shudder Announces Premiere Of New Original Series “The Dead Lands”

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, announced today that its new original series “The Dead Lands”, a co-production with New Zealand’s TVNZ, will premiere with two episodes on Thursday, January 23rd, across all of Shudder’s territories (US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland). It will also air on TVNZ OnDemand in New Zealand immediately after its international debut. Subsequent episodes will premiere on both Shudder and TVNZ OnDemand weekly. “The Dead Lands” tells of a supernatural adventure set in a mythic Māori past, with an aesthetic that’s part Ash vs Evil Dead and part Xena: Warrior Princess. The series features a murdered Māori warrior, Waka Nuku Rau (Te Kohe Tuhaka), who’s sent back to the world of the living to redeem his sins. But the world Waka returns to is ravaged by a breach between Life and the Afterlife as the spirits of the newly dead now stalk the land and hunt the living. Waka

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2019
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Netflix & BBC’s “Dracula” Sinks Its Fangs Into A Release Date

From the makers of “Sherlock” comes “Dracula,” starring Claes Bang (The Girl in the Spider’s Web). And today, we’ve got the BBC premiere date. The three-episode 90-minute series, written and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, is a co-production of Netflix and BBC and is based on Bram Stoker’s classic tale. Set in Transylvania in 1897, the blood-drinking Count is drawing his plans against Victorian London. John Heffernan, Dolly Wells, Sacha Dhawan, Jonathan Aris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Joanna Scanlan also star. The first episode premieres on BBC at 9 pm on January 1, 2020. The next airs on January 2nd, followed by the third and final episode on January 3rd. There is no word yet when “Dracula” will premiere on Netflix. The episode titles include “The Rules of the Beast,” “Blood Vessel” and “The Dark Compass.”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 4, 2019
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Things Go Too Far In USA’s “Dare Me” Trailer

USA has unleashed a new bloody trailer for their series “Dare Me” that turns cheerleaders into soldiers. A cross between Heathers and Fight Club, “Dare Me” takes competitive high school cheerleading to a whole new level with glitter, drama, brutality, and murder. The series stars Erika Prevost, Taveeta Szymanowicz, Herizen Guardiola, Marlo Kelly, and “Scream” actress Willa Fitzgerald. Based on Megan Abbott’s bestselling novel, the new series debuts on USA December 29th at 10/9c.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 29, 2019
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A First Look At Netflix’s “V Wars” Ahead Of December Premiere

Ahead of the December premiere of Netflix’s “V Wars,” we’ve got a first look for you to sink your teeth into. terrified Starring Ian Somerhalder, the series is based on the best-selling books by Jonathan Maberry that follows a genetic outbreak that leads to the first war between vampires and humans. Dr. Luther Swann (Ian Somerhalder) enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Adrian Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires. Jacky Lai (Kaylee Vo), Peter Outerbridge (Calix Niklos), Kyle Breitkopf (Dez), Laura Vandervoort (Mila Dubov), and Kimberly-Sue Murray (Danika Dubov) also star. The series is produced by High Park Entertainment in association with

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 27, 2019
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