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‘Trick Or Treats’ Is Getting A Blu-Ray Re-Release Just In Time For Halloween

1982’s Trick or Treats had its first Blu-ray release back in 2015. Now, it’s getting a new re-release just in time for Halloween. In the film, “Five years after his wife, Joan (Carrie Snodgress), had him wrongfully and deliberately committed to a mental institution so she could live with her boyfriend (David Carradine), Malcolm (Peter Jason) escapes on Halloween night and arrives back at his old house to murder her. Except Joan is not home – she’s out with her boyfriend while babysitter Linda (Jacqueline Giroux) is looking after Malcolm’s 10-year-old son Christopher (Chris Graver), an equally psychotic and demented practical joker until, under cover of darkness, Malcolm shows up and begins a real terror game of attrition with Linda.” Steve Railsback, Paul Bartel, Jillian Kesner, John Blyth Barrymore, Dan Pastorini, and Tim Rossovich co-star in the film written, produced and directed by Gary Graver. Trick or Treats will be re-released on October 5, 2021, from Kino and Code Red.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 6, 2021

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‘Censor’ Getting Both A DVD And 4K Ultra Release

Prano Bailey-Bond makes her feature directorial debut with the critically-acclaimed horror Censor, which is currently available on VOD. Now the dark, unnerving film is not only headed to DVD from Magnolia Pictures on September 14th but is also getting a 4K Ultra HD release, which was just announced by Vinegar Syndrome Pictures. “VSP, in association with Magnolia Pictures, will present the world 4K UHD Home Video Debut of Prano Bailey-Bond’s critically acclaimed, stunningly beautiful, and highly unnerving 35mm lensed psychological thriller, which includes stock footage from the Vinegar Syndrome vault including FROZEN SCREAM! VSP’s deluxe and extra features packed UHD/Blu-ray special edition will be available for pre-order exclusively from VinegarSyndrome.com later this month and will come housed in a limited edition rigid slipbox with newly commissioned artwork.” Starring Niamh Algar, the film centers on “Enid, who takes pride in her meticulous work, guarding unsuspecting audiences against the deleterious effects of watching the gore-filled decapitations and eye gougings she pores over.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 5, 2021

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A Camping Trip Turns Deadly This October In ‘Ashburn Waters’ (Trailer)

The award-winning Australian indie horror Ashburn Waters is coming to DVD this October, just in time for Halloween. Directed by David Pether, the film centers on Brett who has agreed to join his friends on a high school reunion camping trip. He thought the height of his worries would be dealing with his ex-girlfriend and her new flame, but little did he know that the campground, Ashburn Waters, has been closed due to unexplained murders and now his friends are in danger of falling victim to the campground’s curse, one by one. Kyal Scott, Jade Prechelt, and Maia Rose Michaels star in Ashburn Waters, landing on DVD on October 19, 2021, from Bayview Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 5, 2021

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SYFY Celebrates Labor Day With A ‘Child’s Play’ Marathon

Ahead of the October premiere of the new “Chucky” series, SYFY is celebrating Labor Day on Monday, September 6, 2021, with an all-day marathon of the Child’s Play franchise featuring our favorite possessed doll! The marathon kicks off at 1:55 am EST. Here’s the schedule: 1:55 am – Curse of Chucky 4 am – Cult of Chucky 6 am – Seed of Chucky 8 am – Cult of Chucky 10 am – Curse of Chucky 12 pm – Seed of Chucky 2 pm – Bride of Chucky 4 pm – Child’s Play 3 6 pm – Child’s Play 2 8 pm – Child’s Play 10 pm – Child’s Play 2 12 am – Child’s Play 3 2 am – Bride of Chucky In the 10-episode first season of the new series from franchise creator Don Mancini, “After a vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale, an idyllic American town is thrown into chaos as a series of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 5, 2021

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Stephen King Series And Film Adaptations That Are Headed Your Way (Updated)

Stephen King is as popular as ever. Let’s be honest, the man IS the king of written horror. Fans will be happy to learn there are several new films and series adaptations headed their way and we’ve got a list. Salem’s Lot A new adaptation of King’sSalem’s Lotis is on its way from horror legend James Wan who is producing the film written, directed, and executive produced by Gary Dauberman (It, Annabelle Comes Home, The Nun). Lewis Pullman (The Strangers: Prey at Night) will be starring as author Ben Mears who returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot seeking inspiration for his next book only to find his hometown is being preyed upon by a vampire. Together with a ragtag group of residents, he sets out to fight the monster. Firestarter Keith Thomas, who brought us the fantastic horror film The Vigil earlier this year, directs from the script adapted by Scott Teems (Halloween Kills), based on Stephen King’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 4, 2021

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James Wan Promises ‘Malignant’ Is “New And Different” In The Second Trailer

It’s been five years since horror icon James Wan has directed a horror film, with the last being The Conjuring 2. Well, he’s finally back in the director’s chair for one of the most highly anticipated horror films of the year, Malignant, which Wan promises is something “new and different” in the film’s second trailer that has just arrived. In Malignant, “Paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, Madison’s (Annabelle Wallis) torment worsens as she discovers that her waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.” Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson, Mckenna Grace, George Young, Jake Abel, Michole Briana White, Ingrid Bisu, and Jacqueline McKenzie star. Akela Cooper and JT Petty penned the script based on the story by Wan and Ingrid Bisu. Malignant opens in theaters and premieres on HBO Max on September 10, 2021, from Warner Bros.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 4, 2021

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Watch The First Eight Minutes Of ‘Don’t Breathe 2’ Here

Don’t Breathe 2, the sequel to the 2016 hit horror film, landed On Demand yesterday, after opening in theaters just last month. Wondering what to expect? Fandango has released the first eight minutes of the film to whet your appetite. Directed by Rodo Sayagues, who co-wrote the film along with Fede Alvarez (Don’t Breathe, Evil Dead), Don’t Breathe 2 reveals that the “Blind Man” has been hiding out for years in an isolated cabin and has taken in and raised a young girl orphaned from a house fire. Their quiet existence is shattered when a group of kidnappers show up and take the girl, forcing the Blind Man to leave his safe haven to save her. Stephen Lang returns as the badass “Blind Man” and stars alongside Madelyn Grace, Brendan Sexton III, Adam Young, and Rocci Williams. Don’t Breathe 2 is out now On Demand, from Sony Pictures. #DontBreathe2 is still in theaters but it's now also available to watch

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 4, 2021

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New Images Surface From ‘Antlers’ Ahead Of Latest Release Date

Have you been wondering if you would ever actually see director Scott Cooper‘s Antlers? Us too, but it actually looks like the horror film, after multiple delays, is finally going to land in theaters on October 29, 2021. We reported the new release date back in January and it hasn’t changed yet, so that’s a good sign. Now, new images have surfaced. Set in small-town Oregon, a teacher (Keri Russell) and her brother (Jesse Plemons), the local sheriff, become involved with a young student (Jeremy T. Thomas) who is hiding a dark, dangerous secret that has severe consequences. Antlers is based on the short story “The Quiet Boy” by Nick Antosca (“Chanel Zero”) who co-wrote the script with Henry Chaisson.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 3, 2021

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Bruce Willis & Neal McDonough Starring In The Sci-Fi Action-Thriller ‘Apex’

RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, has acquired the North American rights to the highly-anticipated sci-fi action thriller, Apex, starring Bruce Willis (Die Hard, The Sixth Sense) and Neal McDonough (“Yellowstone,” Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City). Check out the first image from the film below. “Serving a life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit, ex-cop James Malone (Willis) is offered a chance at freedom if he can survive a deadly game of Apex. Six hunters pay for the pleasure of hunting another human on a remote island, but once Malone arrives all hell breaks lose. Laying traps and playing mind games, Malone tries to turn the tables and fight for his life and his future.” Directed by Edward Drake (Cosmic Sin, Breach), the film also stars Lochlyn Munro (“Riverdale”), Megan Peta Hill (Open Water 3), and Trevor Gretzky (Spiral). This film brings a new twist to the definition of hunter versus prey,” said Mark Ward, Chief

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 3, 2021

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Netflix & Guillermo Del Toro Team Up For Anthology Series “Cabinet of Curiosities”

Netflix and brilliant Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro have teamed up for a new anthology series, “Cabinet of Curiosities” (originally titled “Guillermo del Toro Presents 10 After Midnight”). Del Toro hand-picked the directors himself including Panos Cosmatos (Mandy), Jennifer Kent (The Babadook), David Prior (The Empty Man), Vincenzo Natali (Splice), and Ana Lily Amirpour (A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night), just to name a few, Deadline reports. Talk about impressive! The cast is just remarkable and includes Andrew Lincoln (“The Walking Dead”), Crispin Glover (Smiley Face Killers), Essie Davis (The Babadook), and Peter Weller (RoboCop). ● Essie Davis (The Babadook), Andrew Lincoln (The Walking Dead) and Hannah Galway (Sex/Life) star in an episode written (based on an original story by Guillermo del Toro) and directed by Jennifer Kent (The Babadook) ● Amadeus Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham (Mythic Quest), Glynn Turman (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) and Luke Roberts (Ransom) will appear in an episode written by David S. Goyer

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 3, 2021

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