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‘Jovi & Lou’ Sees God And Satan Play A Game That Will Effect Humanity

The irreverent and sometimes offensive dark comedy, Jovi & Lou, is set n a world where Jovi (God) and Lou (Satan) negotiate the fate of all humanity, one game piece at a time. The new trailer has just arrived, teasing a unique film. “After his wife Mary sinks into a coma after a car wreck, Joey bargains with the sinister Lou to save her. His quest for her salvation leads him behind the scenes to the realm of the immortals, where humans are merely pawns in Jovi & Lou’s games. Written and Directed by Terry Spears (AGENT JADE BLACK), JOVI AND LOU stars Victoria Strange, Erman Baradi, Ben Cable, and Allan Wayne Anderson. Jovi & Lou is available on Amazon Prime Video and is coming soon to Tubi from Indie Right.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 5, 2023

Trailer Debuts For Shudder’s Social Media Thriller ‘Influencer’

Shudder has just unleashed the trailer for the new social media thriller Influencer from writer-director Kurtis David Harder (Harpoon, Superhost, V/H/S 94). In the film, “Madison (Emily Tennant, “Riverdale”), a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend canceling the trip, she meets CW (Cassandra Naud, “See”), a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy locations. Together they share authentic meals and drinks with locals, discussing the differences between Madison’s online presence and CW’s lack of one. After showing Madison all of the amazing sights, things take a different turn when CW brings her to a surprise location – a deserted island completely off the grid.” Influencer was produced by Tesh Guttikond, who co-wrote the script, Kurtis David Harder, Brandon Christensen, Jack Campbell, and Micah Henry. The film was shot on location in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 4, 2023

Criminally Underrated Horror Movies You Need To Watch – Part II

Looking for something to watch? We’re back with part two of “Criminally Underrated Horror Movies You Need To Watch,” our ongoing series that shines a light on those must-see films you might have missed. Dragonfly (2002) Starring Kevin Costner, this haunting film finds a grieving doctor being contacted by his deceased wife through his patients’ near-death experiences and paranormal activity. Where to watch: Apple TV, Prime Video, Roku, YouTube In the Mouth of Madness (1994) Directed by genre legend John Carpenter, the film sees an insurance investigator discovering the horrific impact that a writer’s books has on his fans. Sam Neill stars. Where to watch: Own it on DVD or rent it from most digital platforms Martin (1977) Written and directed by Georg A. Romero, Martin centers on a young man, who believes himself to be a vampire who goes to live with his elderly and hostile cousin in a small Pennsylvania town where he tries to redeem his blood-craving

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 29, 2023

V/H/S/99 Is Getting A Home Release With Over Three Hours Of Bonus Features

RLJE Films will unleash Shudder’s hit horror anthology V/H/S/99 on DVD, BluRay, and this May on Blu-ray and Steelbook. The anthology features segments from directors Maggie Levin (Into The Dark), Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down), Flying Lotus (Kuso), Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls), Vanessa Winter (Deadstream), and Joseph Winter (Deadstream). Writers include Zoe Cooper (V/H/S/85) and Chris Lee Hill (Tragedy Girls). V/H/S/99 stars Steven Ogg (“The Walking Dead”), Ally Ioannides (Synchronic), Keanush Tafreshi (Weird: The Al Yankovic Story), Emily Sweet (Castle Freak), and Archelaus Crisanto (“The Chosen”). In V/H/S/99, a thirsty teenager’s home video leads to a series of horrifying revelations. Featuring five new stories. The film harkens back to the final punk rock analog days of VHS while taking one giant leap forward into the hellish new millennium. There are OVER 3 HOURS of bonus features included with the DVD, Blu-ray, and Steelbook®: Filmmaker Commentary Exclusive Panel from Reedpop’s New York Comic Con Deleted Scenes “Shredding” BitchCat Music Video “The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 28, 2023

Movies You Don’t Want To Miss On Shudder This May (Highlights)

This May, Shudder is turning up the heat with killer new movies! And we’ve got the highlights of movies you don’t want to miss! HUESERA: THE BONE WOMAN Streaming on Shudder May 12th Synopsis Valeria, a young woman expecting her first child, becomes cursed by a sinister entity. Plunged into a terrifying and dangerous world, a group of witches emerge as her only hope for safety and salvation, but not without grave risk. Director: Michelle Garza Cervera Writers: Michelle Garza Cervera and Abia Castillo Cast: Natalia Solián, Alfonso Dosal, Mayra Batalla, Mercedes Hernández, Aída López, Martha Claudia Moreno Language: Spanish CONSECRATION Streaming on Shudder May 19th Learn More Here Synopsis After the suspicious death of her brother, a priest, Grace (Malone) goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what really happened with the help of Father Romero (Huston). But she soon comes to distrust the account of the Church as she uncovers murder, sacrilege, and a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 26, 2023

First Look: Shudder Announces Premiere Of ‘Bad Things’

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premiere streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural, has announced the streaming debut of Bad Things. Written and directed by Stewart Thorndike (LYLE), the film stars Gayle Rankin (Netflix’s “GLOW,” MEN), Hari Nef (BARBIE, Amazon’s Transparent), Annabelle Dexter-Jones (HBO’s “Succession,” The Calling), Rad Pereira (HBO’s “Betty”), Jared Abrahamson (GOD’S TIME, Hulu’s Ramy) and Molly Ringwald (Ryan Murphy’s Netflix Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and his upcoming Feud). The film “follows a group of friends who go to a hotel for a weekend getaway and soon discover that women do bad things there. The film is produced by Lizzie Shapiro (Independent Spirit Award Winner SHIVA BABY) and Lexi Tannenholtz (CHESTNUT), with executive producers David Harari, Caroline Kaplan, and George Rush of PCG Pictures, Gus Deardoff of The Space Program, George A. Loucas and Matthew Dean Russell of Baked Studios and Amy Williams who also served as production designer on the film. Director Stewart Thorndike said, “With BAD

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 20, 2023

Celebrate Halfway To Spooky Season With “The Boulet Brothers’ Halfway to Halloween TV Special”

Celebrate the halfway mark of our favorite holiday in style with Shudder‘s “The Boulet Brothers’ Halfway to Halloween TV Special,” Hosted by modern-day horror hosts and “Queens of Darkness,” The Boulet Brothers’ Halfway to Halloween TV Special is a mid-year variety show celebrating the “Halfway to Halloween” season for fans who can’t wait until October 31st to get a good dose of the dark side. The program will be hosted from The Boulet’s haunted manor set and will feature scripted skits, musical performances, and guest appearances from an impressive lineup of stars, including David Dastmalchian (Dune, Suicide Squad) who co-produced the special, Kevin Smith (Clerks, Tusk), Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek), Taran Killam (SNL), Matthew Lillard (Scream film series), Jorge Garcia (Lost), Steve Agee (Peacemaker), Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator, Chopping Mall), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Katya (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Derek Mears (Friday the 13th, Swamp Thing), Satanic doo-wop band Twin Temple, Kendra Onixx, Koco Caine, and Melissa Befierce (The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula).

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 19, 2023

James McAvoy To Lead The Cast Of The ‘Speak No Evil’ Remake

A remake of the 2022 Danish horror Speak No Evil (review) is on its way, with James McAvoy (Split, Glass) leading the cast. In the unnerving original, “A Danish family visits a Dutch family they met on holiday. What was supposed to be an idyllic weekend slowly starts unraveling as the Danes try to stay polite in the face of unpleasantness.” James Watkins (The Woman in Black, Eden Lake) will be in the director’s chair for the remake from Blumhouse and Universal. Jason Blum will produce for Blumhouse, along with Paul Ritchie, Christian Tafdrup, Jacob Jarek, and Bea Sequeira, serving as Executive Producers. Deadline is reporting that Universal will release the remake of Speak No Evil in theaters on August 9, 2024. Here’s a look back at the original trailer. You can watch the original Speak No Evil now on Shudder and AMC+.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 18, 2023

Shudder Shares Season 5 Trailer For “The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs”

Today, Shudder has just unveiled the trailer for season five of their hit series, “The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs.“ On “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs,” Joe Bob Briggs hosts eclectic horror movie double features, expounding upon their merits, histories, and significance to genre cinema. Join Joe Bob, Darcy the Mail Girl, surprise guests, and the rest of “The Last Drive-In” crew as they ring in an all-new fifth season, which for the first time ever will be split into two parts, with the first half of the season premiering on Friday, April 21st and the final half returning mid-June, rounding out the horror-viewing experience. “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs” is produced by Matt Manjourides and Justin Martell and directed by Austin Jennings. The first half of season five will premiere on Friday, April 21 at 9 pm ET live on Shudder TV, and for the first time, live on AMC+ TV as well. Fans

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 13, 2023

Shudder Announces Premiere Of Survival Thriller ‘Quicksand’

Shudder has just announced the June premiere date for the film Quicksand, directed by Andrés Beltrán (Malyerba) and written by Matt Pitts (“Westworld”). The English-language film shot entirely in Bogota, Colombia, follows an American couple on the brink of divorce who travels to Colombia for a work conference. While hiking through the rainforest, a storm causes them to become trapped in a pit of quicksand. Unable to move, it becomes a struggle for survival as they battle the elements of the jungle and a venomous snake in order to escape. Carolina Gaitán (Encanto, “Narcos”) and Allan Hawco (Jack Ryan, Republic of Doyle) star. Quicksand was produced by Sangre Films, which is a joint venture between Colombian outfit Elemental Stories and U.S. companies 222 Pictures and Dawn’s Light Movies, produced by Jason Cherubini, Nicolás Reyes, Sean Patrick Burke and executive produced by Richard Switzer, Martin Ramos, John Harris, and Kris Meyer. Director Andrés Beltrán said, “Making QUICKSAND was such a thrilling

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 8, 2023

More from Shudder

‘Jovi & Lou’ Sees God And Satan Play A Game That Will Effect Humanity

The irreverent and sometimes offensive dark comedy, Jovi & Lou, is set n a world where Jovi (God) and Lou (Satan) negotiate the fate of all humanity, one game piece at a time. The new trailer has just arrived, teasing a unique film. “After his wife Mary sinks into a coma after a car wreck, Joey bargains with the sinister Lou to save her. His quest for her salvation leads him behind the scenes to the realm of the immortals, where humans are merely pawns in Jovi & Lou’s games. Written and Directed by Terry Spears (AGENT JADE BLACK), JOVI AND LOU stars Victoria Strange, Erman Baradi, Ben Cable, and Allan Wayne Anderson. Jovi & Lou is available on Amazon Prime Video and is coming soon to Tubi from Indie Right.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 5, 2023

Trailer Debuts For Shudder’s Social Media Thriller ‘Influencer’

Shudder has just unleashed the trailer for the new social media thriller Influencer from writer-director Kurtis David Harder (Harpoon, Superhost, V/H/S 94). In the film, “Madison (Emily Tennant, “Riverdale”), a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend canceling the trip, she meets CW (Cassandra Naud, “See”), a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy locations. Together they share authentic meals and drinks with locals, discussing the differences between Madison’s online presence and CW’s lack of one. After showing Madison all of the amazing sights, things take a different turn when CW brings her to a surprise location – a deserted island completely off the grid.” Influencer was produced by Tesh Guttikond, who co-wrote the script, Kurtis David Harder, Brandon Christensen, Jack Campbell, and Micah Henry. The film was shot on location in

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 4, 2023

Criminally Underrated Horror Movies You Need To Watch – Part II

Looking for something to watch? We’re back with part two of “Criminally Underrated Horror Movies You Need To Watch,” our ongoing series that shines a light on those must-see films you might have missed. Dragonfly (2002) Starring Kevin Costner, this haunting film finds a grieving doctor being contacted by his deceased wife through his patients’ near-death experiences and paranormal activity. Where to watch: Apple TV, Prime Video, Roku, YouTube In the Mouth of Madness (1994) Directed by genre legend John Carpenter, the film sees an insurance investigator discovering the horrific impact that a writer’s books has on his fans. Sam Neill stars. Where to watch: Own it on DVD or rent it from most digital platforms Martin (1977) Written and directed by Georg A. Romero, Martin centers on a young man, who believes himself to be a vampire who goes to live with his elderly and hostile cousin in a small Pennsylvania town where he tries to redeem his blood-craving

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 29, 2023

V/H/S/99 Is Getting A Home Release With Over Three Hours Of Bonus Features

RLJE Films will unleash Shudder’s hit horror anthology V/H/S/99 on DVD, BluRay, and this May on Blu-ray and Steelbook. The anthology features segments from directors Maggie Levin (Into The Dark), Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down), Flying Lotus (Kuso), Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls), Vanessa Winter (Deadstream), and Joseph Winter (Deadstream). Writers include Zoe Cooper (V/H/S/85) and Chris Lee Hill (Tragedy Girls). V/H/S/99 stars Steven Ogg (“The Walking Dead”), Ally Ioannides (Synchronic), Keanush Tafreshi (Weird: The Al Yankovic Story), Emily Sweet (Castle Freak), and Archelaus Crisanto (“The Chosen”). In V/H/S/99, a thirsty teenager’s home video leads to a series of horrifying revelations. Featuring five new stories. The film harkens back to the final punk rock analog days of VHS while taking one giant leap forward into the hellish new millennium. There are OVER 3 HOURS of bonus features included with the DVD, Blu-ray, and Steelbook®: Filmmaker Commentary Exclusive Panel from Reedpop’s New York Comic Con Deleted Scenes “Shredding” BitchCat Music Video “The

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 28, 2023

Movies You Don’t Want To Miss On Shudder This May (Highlights)

This May, Shudder is turning up the heat with killer new movies! And we’ve got the highlights of movies you don’t want to miss! HUESERA: THE BONE WOMAN Streaming on Shudder May 12th Synopsis Valeria, a young woman expecting her first child, becomes cursed by a sinister entity. Plunged into a terrifying and dangerous world, a group of witches emerge as her only hope for safety and salvation, but not without grave risk. Director: Michelle Garza Cervera Writers: Michelle Garza Cervera and Abia Castillo Cast: Natalia Solián, Alfonso Dosal, Mayra Batalla, Mercedes Hernández, Aída López, Martha Claudia Moreno Language: Spanish CONSECRATION Streaming on Shudder May 19th Learn More Here Synopsis After the suspicious death of her brother, a priest, Grace (Malone) goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what really happened with the help of Father Romero (Huston). But she soon comes to distrust the account of the Church as she uncovers murder, sacrilege, and a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 26, 2023

First Look: Shudder Announces Premiere Of ‘Bad Things’

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premiere streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural, has announced the streaming debut of Bad Things. Written and directed by Stewart Thorndike (LYLE), the film stars Gayle Rankin (Netflix’s “GLOW,” MEN), Hari Nef (BARBIE, Amazon’s Transparent), Annabelle Dexter-Jones (HBO’s “Succession,” The Calling), Rad Pereira (HBO’s “Betty”), Jared Abrahamson (GOD’S TIME, Hulu’s Ramy) and Molly Ringwald (Ryan Murphy’s Netflix Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and his upcoming Feud). The film “follows a group of friends who go to a hotel for a weekend getaway and soon discover that women do bad things there. The film is produced by Lizzie Shapiro (Independent Spirit Award Winner SHIVA BABY) and Lexi Tannenholtz (CHESTNUT), with executive producers David Harari, Caroline Kaplan, and George Rush of PCG Pictures, Gus Deardoff of The Space Program, George A. Loucas and Matthew Dean Russell of Baked Studios and Amy Williams who also served as production designer on the film. Director Stewart Thorndike said, “With BAD

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 20, 2023

Celebrate Halfway To Spooky Season With “The Boulet Brothers’ Halfway to Halloween TV Special”

Celebrate the halfway mark of our favorite holiday in style with Shudder‘s “The Boulet Brothers’ Halfway to Halloween TV Special,” Hosted by modern-day horror hosts and “Queens of Darkness,” The Boulet Brothers’ Halfway to Halloween TV Special is a mid-year variety show celebrating the “Halfway to Halloween” season for fans who can’t wait until October 31st to get a good dose of the dark side. The program will be hosted from The Boulet’s haunted manor set and will feature scripted skits, musical performances, and guest appearances from an impressive lineup of stars, including David Dastmalchian (Dune, Suicide Squad) who co-produced the special, Kevin Smith (Clerks, Tusk), Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek), Taran Killam (SNL), Matthew Lillard (Scream film series), Jorge Garcia (Lost), Steve Agee (Peacemaker), Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator, Chopping Mall), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Katya (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Derek Mears (Friday the 13th, Swamp Thing), Satanic doo-wop band Twin Temple, Kendra Onixx, Koco Caine, and Melissa Befierce (The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula).

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 19, 2023

James McAvoy To Lead The Cast Of The ‘Speak No Evil’ Remake

A remake of the 2022 Danish horror Speak No Evil (review) is on its way, with James McAvoy (Split, Glass) leading the cast. In the unnerving original, “A Danish family visits a Dutch family they met on holiday. What was supposed to be an idyllic weekend slowly starts unraveling as the Danes try to stay polite in the face of unpleasantness.” James Watkins (The Woman in Black, Eden Lake) will be in the director’s chair for the remake from Blumhouse and Universal. Jason Blum will produce for Blumhouse, along with Paul Ritchie, Christian Tafdrup, Jacob Jarek, and Bea Sequeira, serving as Executive Producers. Deadline is reporting that Universal will release the remake of Speak No Evil in theaters on August 9, 2024. Here’s a look back at the original trailer. You can watch the original Speak No Evil now on Shudder and AMC+.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 18, 2023

Shudder Shares Season 5 Trailer For “The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs”

Today, Shudder has just unveiled the trailer for season five of their hit series, “The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs.“ On “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs,” Joe Bob Briggs hosts eclectic horror movie double features, expounding upon their merits, histories, and significance to genre cinema. Join Joe Bob, Darcy the Mail Girl, surprise guests, and the rest of “The Last Drive-In” crew as they ring in an all-new fifth season, which for the first time ever will be split into two parts, with the first half of the season premiering on Friday, April 21st and the final half returning mid-June, rounding out the horror-viewing experience. “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs” is produced by Matt Manjourides and Justin Martell and directed by Austin Jennings. The first half of season five will premiere on Friday, April 21 at 9 pm ET live on Shudder TV, and for the first time, live on AMC+ TV as well. Fans

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 13, 2023

Shudder Announces Premiere Of Survival Thriller ‘Quicksand’

Shudder has just announced the June premiere date for the film Quicksand, directed by Andrés Beltrán (Malyerba) and written by Matt Pitts (“Westworld”). The English-language film shot entirely in Bogota, Colombia, follows an American couple on the brink of divorce who travels to Colombia for a work conference. While hiking through the rainforest, a storm causes them to become trapped in a pit of quicksand. Unable to move, it becomes a struggle for survival as they battle the elements of the jungle and a venomous snake in order to escape. Carolina Gaitán (Encanto, “Narcos”) and Allan Hawco (Jack Ryan, Republic of Doyle) star. Quicksand was produced by Sangre Films, which is a joint venture between Colombian outfit Elemental Stories and U.S. companies 222 Pictures and Dawn’s Light Movies, produced by Jason Cherubini, Nicolás Reyes, Sean Patrick Burke and executive produced by Richard Switzer, Martin Ramos, John Harris, and Kris Meyer. Director Andrés Beltrán said, “Making QUICKSAND was such a thrilling

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 8, 2023
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