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Eli Roth And Zak Bagans Team Up For Anthology Series “The Haunted Museum”

Fans of the horror genre and fans of the paranormal will be excited to learn that renowned filmmaker Eli Roth and paranormal investigator and “Ghost Adventures” host Zak Bagans are teaming up for “The Haunted Museum“, a new spine-chilling new scripted series that brings to life the terrifying tales of the world’s most haunted and cursed artifacts. Launching with two episodes on Saturday, October 2, exclusively on discovery+ during the streamer’s “Ghostober” event, the nine-episode series features a collection of short horror films inspired by the frightening relics on display in Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum in Las Vegas. Each episode presents a chilling cinematic story of a ghoulish object from Bagans’ eerie collection, scripted and produced in collaboration with Eli Roth and featuring exclusive commentary from Bagans about its hellish history. An enthusiast for all things haunted, Zak Bagans has amassed a collection of thousands of creepy artifacts from all over the world, exhibited across a sprawling 30-room, 14,000-square-foot mansion

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2021
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Discover ‘The Secret of Sinchanee’ In The Paranormal Thriller Out This October (Trailer)

Vertical Entertainment has just announced the release of Steven Grayhm‘s award-winning feature film debut The Secret of Sinchanee, from Dallas Buyers Club executive producer Joe Newcomb. Grayhm stars opposite Green Beret and former NFL player Nate Boyer (“Mayans M.C”) and Tamara Austin (“The Walking Dead”), who play Boston homicide detectives lured to a small-town after the disappearance of a single mother. The Secret of Sinchanee also stars breakout Netflix child star Laila Lockhart Kraner (“Gabby’s Dollhouse”), Jacob Schick (American Sniper, A Star Is Born), and Rudy Reyes (“Generation Kill”). The horror thriller is produced by Steven Grayhm and Nate Boyer under their Team House Studios banner and Grayhm directed from his own script. Joe Newcomb (Dallas Buyers Club) served as executive producer for Truth Entertainment. We’re very excited to be partnering with Steven and his skilled filmmaking team on his first feature film and to bring a new chilling experience to horror/thriller fans,” said Josh Spector, SVP of Acquisitions at

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2021
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‘V/H/S/94’ Is Coming To Shudder This October

Following its world premiere at Fantastic Fest this month, V/H/S/94 will be coming to Shudder. We got the new trailer for the anthology that is the fourth film of the franchise. V/H/S/94 marks the return of the infamous found footage anthology with segments from franchise alumni Simon Barrett (Séance) and Timo Tjahjanto (May the Devil Take You Too) in addition to acclaimed directors Jennifer Reeder (Knives & Skin), Ryan Prows (Lowlife), and Chloe Okuno (Slut). In the film, “after the discovery of a mysterious VHS tape, a brutish police swat team launches a high-intensity raid on a remote warehouse, only to discover a sinister cult compound whose collection of pre-recorded material uncovers a nightmarish conspiracy.” V/H/S/94 will premiere exclusively on Shudder on October 6, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2021
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DVD Review: The Haunting Horror ‘The Power’ Is A “Must See” Movie

Set in 1974 London, where Britain prepares for electrical blackouts, writer-director Corinna Faith‘s (The Innocents) haunting new film The Power introduces us to Rose Williams‘ character Val, a nurse on her first day working at the hospital. As they prepare for the lights to go out, Val’s anxiety begins to build we see the nurse walk the halls and tend to patients with only a lamp to light her way. It doesn’t take long for terrifying things to begin to happen. The hospital setting is spooky enough all on its own but when the lights go out the tension builds and things escalate quickly. As if the setting, the dark, and the bad treatment Val experiences weren’t bad enough, paranormal activity manifests itself and seizure-like spells begin to take hold that leaves Val’s body contorted in unnatural ways, and she experiences random blackouts that leave her finding herself in terrifying situations. The film features fantastic cinematography. The decision to film

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2021
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Psycholoigical Horror ‘Knocking’ Gets A New Trailer

The trailer for Frida Kempff’s feature directorial debut, the psychological horror Knocking is here ahead of its October release, teasing a dark, intense film which is an adaptation of John Theorin‘s novel of the same name. In the film, which made its world premiere at Sundance, “after suffering a traumatic incident, Molly (Cecilia Milocco) moves into a new apartment to begin her path to recovery, but it’s not long after her arrival that a series of persistent knocks and screams begin to wake her up at night. Molly’s new life begins to unravel as the screams intensify and no one else in the building believes or is willing to help her.” Çecilia Miloccco, Albin Grenholm, Alexander Salzberger, Krister Kern, Ville Virtanen, Charlotta Åkerblom, and Naida Ragimova star. The script for Knocking was written by Emma Broström and is produced by Erik Andersson for Läsk in collaboration with SVT and the Swedish Film Institute through the initiative Moving Sweden with support

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2021
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‘Elvira’s 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special’ Is Coming To Shudder

When it comes to horror, there’s only one “Mistress of the Dark”, Elvira (Cassandra Peterson). The voluptuous horror host is back! Coming to Shudder this September, Elvira will be hosting a one-night movie marathon titled Elvira’s 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special! Part of Shudder’s “61 Days of Halloween”, the special will debut on Saturday, September 25th at 8 PM EST in the US and Canada and on-demand on all Shudder platforms (US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand) and AMC+ beginning Monday, September 27th. Similar to the cult classic, late-night television series Elvira’s Movie Macabre, which debuted in 1981, Elvira will lend her own blend of witty commentary to a horror movie lineup that includes Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, House on Haunted Hill, The City of the Dead and Messiah of Evil. Elvira’s 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special includes the following films: Elvira, Mistress Of The Dark (1988) Upon arriving in a small town

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2021
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Supernatural Horror ‘The Old Ways’ Conjures An October Blu-ray Release

The new critically acclaimed supernatural horror film, The Old Ways, which has a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score, has already made a name for itself on Netflix, and now it’s coming to Blu-ray and DVD. In the film which premiered at Sitges, “Cristina, a journalist of Mexican origins, travels to the home of her ancestors in Veracruz to investigate a story involving witchcraft and healers. Once there, she is kidnapped by a group of locals who claim that she’s possessed by the devil and that she needs to be exorcised. When she tries to escape this nightmarish situation, the woman starts to believe that her captors may actually be right…” Directed by Christopher Alender and written by Marcos Gabriel (Muppets Now, Memorial Day), The Old Ways stars Brigitte Kali Canales, Andrea Cortés, Julia Vera, and Sal Lopez. Bring home The Old Ways on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital on October 12, 2021, from Dark Star Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2021
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‘Lady Usher’, A Retelling Of Edgar Allen Poe’s Classic Tale, Is Out Today

Lady Usher, a retelling of Edgar Allen Poe’s short story The Fall of the House of Usher, is out today on Digital from writer-director-producer George Adams (Climate of the Hunter). In the film, “When Roderick (John Tupy) learns that his father has taken ill, he tells his fiancé Morgan (Billie D. Merritt, “Deputy”) that he must leave college and head to his gothic-style southern home to be with his family. Though he warns her not to come, Morgan is encouraged by her friend Liz (Allyson Cristofaro, Breaking Them Up) to follow Roderick, making a surprise and unannounced trip to be by his side and meet his family. Shocked by her arrival, Roderick is forced to introduce Morgan to everyone – who are all learning about her for the first time – including the family matriarch, Lady Usher (Theresa Santiago, Emerald, Texas), who makes it evidently and venomously clear that she is unwelcome. With a household cursed by madness and unrequited

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2021
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Movie Review: Malignant Is Absolutely Insane

It’s been five years since horror heavy hitter James Wan has directed a horror film, well, he’s back with the new movie Malignant. Earlier this month he promised it would be “new and different”, by god he was right. You’ve never seen anything like Malignant before! I will tell you this, I was not prepared for the level of bat shit insanity this movie reaches when I hit play. And it was awesome! The film centers on Madison (Anabelle Wallis), trapped in an abusive marriage. After a head injury, she suddenly begins to have shocking visions of grisly murders. Madison’s torment worsens as she discovers that her waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities and her past is coming back to haunt her. Anabelle Wallis does an amazing job of giving viewers a relatable character that they can have sympathy for. When the big twist comes, she rises to the occasion. Speaking of the twist, all I can say is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2021
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Small Town Monsters Documentary ‘Skinwalker: The Howl of the Rougarou’ Is Out Today

Small Town Monsters is back with the new documentary Skinwalker: The Howl of the Rougarou that delves into the legends that surround the blood-thirsty creature. For centuries, stories have persisted throughout the southern swamps of something truly otherworldly: a terrifying, hirsute creature known by locals as the Rougarou. These legends predate the first immigrant settlers who made their way into the murky waters and dark forests of the south, yet the Rougarou has only recently made its way into pop culture via appearances in horror films, a regional festival, and even a roller coaster ride. Small Town Monsters and director Seth Breedlove peel back the curtain on this unheralded beast in their latest documentary Skinwalker: The Howl of the Rougarou. Breedlove interviewed witnesses and local experts who help to unveil the creature who will be featured in this first-ever look at what is often referred to as the Cajun Werewolf. The Rougarou has been long thought to simply be a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2021

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Eli Roth And Zak Bagans Team Up For Anthology Series “The Haunted Museum”

Fans of the horror genre and fans of the paranormal will be excited to learn that renowned filmmaker Eli Roth and paranormal investigator and “Ghost Adventures” host Zak Bagans are teaming up for “The Haunted Museum“, a new spine-chilling new scripted series that brings to life the terrifying tales of the world’s most haunted and cursed artifacts. Launching with two episodes on Saturday, October 2, exclusively on discovery+ during the streamer’s “Ghostober” event, the nine-episode series features a collection of short horror films inspired by the frightening relics on display in Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum in Las Vegas. Each episode presents a chilling cinematic story of a ghoulish object from Bagans’ eerie collection, scripted and produced in collaboration with Eli Roth and featuring exclusive commentary from Bagans about its hellish history. An enthusiast for all things haunted, Zak Bagans has amassed a collection of thousands of creepy artifacts from all over the world, exhibited across a sprawling 30-room, 14,000-square-foot mansion

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2021
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Discover ‘The Secret of Sinchanee’ In The Paranormal Thriller Out This October (Trailer)

Vertical Entertainment has just announced the release of Steven Grayhm‘s award-winning feature film debut The Secret of Sinchanee, from Dallas Buyers Club executive producer Joe Newcomb. Grayhm stars opposite Green Beret and former NFL player Nate Boyer (“Mayans M.C”) and Tamara Austin (“The Walking Dead”), who play Boston homicide detectives lured to a small-town after the disappearance of a single mother. The Secret of Sinchanee also stars breakout Netflix child star Laila Lockhart Kraner (“Gabby’s Dollhouse”), Jacob Schick (American Sniper, A Star Is Born), and Rudy Reyes (“Generation Kill”). The horror thriller is produced by Steven Grayhm and Nate Boyer under their Team House Studios banner and Grayhm directed from his own script. Joe Newcomb (Dallas Buyers Club) served as executive producer for Truth Entertainment. We’re very excited to be partnering with Steven and his skilled filmmaking team on his first feature film and to bring a new chilling experience to horror/thriller fans,” said Josh Spector, SVP of Acquisitions at

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2021
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‘V/H/S/94’ Is Coming To Shudder This October

Following its world premiere at Fantastic Fest this month, V/H/S/94 will be coming to Shudder. We got the new trailer for the anthology that is the fourth film of the franchise. V/H/S/94 marks the return of the infamous found footage anthology with segments from franchise alumni Simon Barrett (Séance) and Timo Tjahjanto (May the Devil Take You Too) in addition to acclaimed directors Jennifer Reeder (Knives & Skin), Ryan Prows (Lowlife), and Chloe Okuno (Slut). In the film, “after the discovery of a mysterious VHS tape, a brutish police swat team launches a high-intensity raid on a remote warehouse, only to discover a sinister cult compound whose collection of pre-recorded material uncovers a nightmarish conspiracy.” V/H/S/94 will premiere exclusively on Shudder on October 6, 2021.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2021
Horror Fuel

DVD Review: The Haunting Horror ‘The Power’ Is A “Must See” Movie

Set in 1974 London, where Britain prepares for electrical blackouts, writer-director Corinna Faith‘s (The Innocents) haunting new film The Power introduces us to Rose Williams‘ character Val, a nurse on her first day working at the hospital. As they prepare for the lights to go out, Val’s anxiety begins to build we see the nurse walk the halls and tend to patients with only a lamp to light her way. It doesn’t take long for terrifying things to begin to happen. The hospital setting is spooky enough all on its own but when the lights go out the tension builds and things escalate quickly. As if the setting, the dark, and the bad treatment Val experiences weren’t bad enough, paranormal activity manifests itself and seizure-like spells begin to take hold that leaves Val’s body contorted in unnatural ways, and she experiences random blackouts that leave her finding herself in terrifying situations. The film features fantastic cinematography. The decision to film

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 16, 2021
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Psycholoigical Horror ‘Knocking’ Gets A New Trailer

The trailer for Frida Kempff’s feature directorial debut, the psychological horror Knocking is here ahead of its October release, teasing a dark, intense film which is an adaptation of John Theorin‘s novel of the same name. In the film, which made its world premiere at Sundance, “after suffering a traumatic incident, Molly (Cecilia Milocco) moves into a new apartment to begin her path to recovery, but it’s not long after her arrival that a series of persistent knocks and screams begin to wake her up at night. Molly’s new life begins to unravel as the screams intensify and no one else in the building believes or is willing to help her.” Çecilia Miloccco, Albin Grenholm, Alexander Salzberger, Krister Kern, Ville Virtanen, Charlotta Åkerblom, and Naida Ragimova star. The script for Knocking was written by Emma Broström and is produced by Erik Andersson for Läsk in collaboration with SVT and the Swedish Film Institute through the initiative Moving Sweden with support

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Elvira’s 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special’ Is Coming To Shudder

When it comes to horror, there’s only one “Mistress of the Dark”, Elvira (Cassandra Peterson). The voluptuous horror host is back! Coming to Shudder this September, Elvira will be hosting a one-night movie marathon titled Elvira’s 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special! Part of Shudder’s “61 Days of Halloween”, the special will debut on Saturday, September 25th at 8 PM EST in the US and Canada and on-demand on all Shudder platforms (US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand) and AMC+ beginning Monday, September 27th. Similar to the cult classic, late-night television series Elvira’s Movie Macabre, which debuted in 1981, Elvira will lend her own blend of witty commentary to a horror movie lineup that includes Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, House on Haunted Hill, The City of the Dead and Messiah of Evil. Elvira’s 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special includes the following films: Elvira, Mistress Of The Dark (1988) Upon arriving in a small town

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2021
Horror Fuel

Supernatural Horror ‘The Old Ways’ Conjures An October Blu-ray Release

The new critically acclaimed supernatural horror film, The Old Ways, which has a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score, has already made a name for itself on Netflix, and now it’s coming to Blu-ray and DVD. In the film which premiered at Sitges, “Cristina, a journalist of Mexican origins, travels to the home of her ancestors in Veracruz to investigate a story involving witchcraft and healers. Once there, she is kidnapped by a group of locals who claim that she’s possessed by the devil and that she needs to be exorcised. When she tries to escape this nightmarish situation, the woman starts to believe that her captors may actually be right…” Directed by Christopher Alender and written by Marcos Gabriel (Muppets Now, Memorial Day), The Old Ways stars Brigitte Kali Canales, Andrea Cortés, Julia Vera, and Sal Lopez. Bring home The Old Ways on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital on October 12, 2021, from Dark Star Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Lady Usher’, A Retelling Of Edgar Allen Poe’s Classic Tale, Is Out Today

Lady Usher, a retelling of Edgar Allen Poe’s short story The Fall of the House of Usher, is out today on Digital from writer-director-producer George Adams (Climate of the Hunter). In the film, “When Roderick (John Tupy) learns that his father has taken ill, he tells his fiancé Morgan (Billie D. Merritt, “Deputy”) that he must leave college and head to his gothic-style southern home to be with his family. Though he warns her not to come, Morgan is encouraged by her friend Liz (Allyson Cristofaro, Breaking Them Up) to follow Roderick, making a surprise and unannounced trip to be by his side and meet his family. Shocked by her arrival, Roderick is forced to introduce Morgan to everyone – who are all learning about her for the first time – including the family matriarch, Lady Usher (Theresa Santiago, Emerald, Texas), who makes it evidently and venomously clear that she is unwelcome. With a household cursed by madness and unrequited

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2021
Horror Fuel

Movie Review: Malignant Is Absolutely Insane

It’s been five years since horror heavy hitter James Wan has directed a horror film, well, he’s back with the new movie Malignant. Earlier this month he promised it would be “new and different”, by god he was right. You’ve never seen anything like Malignant before! I will tell you this, I was not prepared for the level of bat shit insanity this movie reaches when I hit play. And it was awesome! The film centers on Madison (Anabelle Wallis), trapped in an abusive marriage. After a head injury, she suddenly begins to have shocking visions of grisly murders. Madison’s torment worsens as she discovers that her waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities and her past is coming back to haunt her. Anabelle Wallis does an amazing job of giving viewers a relatable character that they can have sympathy for. When the big twist comes, she rises to the occasion. Speaking of the twist, all I can say is

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2021
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Small Town Monsters Documentary ‘Skinwalker: The Howl of the Rougarou’ Is Out Today

Small Town Monsters is back with the new documentary Skinwalker: The Howl of the Rougarou that delves into the legends that surround the blood-thirsty creature. For centuries, stories have persisted throughout the southern swamps of something truly otherworldly: a terrifying, hirsute creature known by locals as the Rougarou. These legends predate the first immigrant settlers who made their way into the murky waters and dark forests of the south, yet the Rougarou has only recently made its way into pop culture via appearances in horror films, a regional festival, and even a roller coaster ride. Small Town Monsters and director Seth Breedlove peel back the curtain on this unheralded beast in their latest documentary Skinwalker: The Howl of the Rougarou. Breedlove interviewed witnesses and local experts who help to unveil the creature who will be featured in this first-ever look at what is often referred to as the Cajun Werewolf. The Rougarou has been long thought to simply be a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2021
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