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‘The Addams Family 2’ Getting A Same Day Theatrical And Home Release This October

The film industry continues to evolve thanks to the pandemic with films being released like never before, which includes the upcoming animated sequel The Addams Family 2. News has come that the movie will get a theatrical and home release on the same day this October. In the sequel to 2019’s movie, “We find Morticia and Gomez distraught that their children are growing up, skipping family dinners, and totally consumed with “scream time.” To reclaim their bond they decide to cram Wednesday, Pugsley, Uncle Fester, and the crew into their haunted camper and hit the road for one last miserable family vacation. Their adventure across America takes them out of their element and into hilarious run-ins with their iconic cousin, It, as well as many new kooky characters. What could possibly go wrong?” The voice cast includes returning Addams Family stars Oscar Isaac (Gomez), Charlize Theron (Morticia), Chloë Grace Moretz (Wednesday), Nick Kroll (Fester), Bette Midler (Grandma), and Snoop Dogg

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 22, 2021
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SyFy’s New “Day Of The Dead” Series Premiereing This October

Prepare yourself, October 15, 2021, is going to be a massive day for horror fans! Not only is Halloween Kills hitting theaters that day, Amazon’s new genre series “I Know What You Did Last Summer” will be premiering as is SyFy’s “Day of the Dead” series! Based on George A. Romero‘s 1985 classic, the ten-episode series follows six strangers trying to survive the first 24 hours of the zombie apocalypse. Steven Kostanski (The Void, Psycho Goreman) will direct four episodes of the first season. The series is written by showrunners and executive producers Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas. It is produced by Jeff Holland and Drew Brown for Cartel and HiTide Studios’ Jeff Holland, Stan Spry, and Drew Brown are also producing. Steven Kostanski will also serve as executive producer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 21, 2021
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Blu-ray Review: The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)

Back in 2013, we were introduced to Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as the real-life paranormal experts and demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. At the time we had no idea at the universe that would be born. Now, the third installment of The Conjuring franchise, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is coming to 4K, Blu-ray and DVD. Ahead of the release, I watched the Blu-ray as well as the many special features. Here’s my review. Spoilers Ahead In the movie, we witness the chilling story based on the real case of possession and murder that begins with David, a possessed child. When the curse is transferred to Arne Johnson he takes a life. Arne’s case is the first in US history to be pled as possession. As he awaits his trial things escalate and the Warrens learn that someone is behind the curse that has unleashed the demon, that’s when we are introduced to the latest Conjuring

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 21, 2021
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HorrorFuel Teams Up With Gofobo For Passes To The ‘Candyman’ Premiere In Atlanta – Get Yours Now!

This summer, dare to say his name! Universal Pictures and Jordan Peele unleash a fresh take on the blood-chilling urban legend! Candyman and it is only days away from opening in theaters! We’ve teamed up with Gofobo to offer our readers passes for the premiere in Atlanta at the Regal Atlantic Station on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 7:30 pm! Get your passes HERE. Be sure to bring your pass to the theater and get there early (2 hours). The line will get long and seating is first come first serve. In the movie, “For as long as residents can remember, the housing projects of Chicago’s Cabrini-Green neighborhood were terrorized by a word-of-mouth ghost story about a supernatural killer with a hook for a hand, easily summoned by those daring to repeat his name five times into a mirror. In the present day, a decade after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, visual artist Anthony McCoy (Yahya

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 21, 2021
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HorrorFuel & ‘The Night House’ Team Up For A Killer Giveaway To Celebrate The Movie’s Release

Director David Bruckner, the filmmaker behind the criminally underrated film The Ritual (2018), as well as The Signal, is back with the haunting horror film The Night House, starring Rebecca Hall (The Awakening). HorrorFuel.com and The Night House are joining forces to bring some thrills and chills to your life with a VIP The Night House mystery box filled with goodies including movie items and movie tickets to see the film at a theater near you. Entering is simple, like and comment on social media where you see this and share with the hashtag #TheNightHouseHorrorFuel. The winner will be announced on August 25, 2021. You must live in the US and be over 18 to enter. In The Night House, Beth (Rebecca Hall), still reeling from her husband’s unexpected and sudden death, is left alone in the lakeside home he built for her. She tries as best she can to keep it together – but then nightmares come. Disturbing visions

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 20, 2021
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There’s A New Queen In The Trailer For ‘Royal Jelly’

The Fly meets Tremors in this ‘buzz worthy’ new indie ‘bee’ horror, Royal Jelly, that just might leave you with melissophobia! “When Aster, a reclusive high school bee enthusiast, is taken under the wing of a mysterious mentor named Tresa, everything Aster loves is shattered. Snatched away to Tresa’s remote, nightmarish apiary, Aster finds herself captive to Tresa’s grotesque plan – being groomed as a diseased hive’s next queen. Aster must find the strength within to exterminate Tresa and her godforsaken brood to survive.” Elizabeth McCoy, Sherry Lattanzi, and Fiona McQuinn star in the Sam Riley film Royal Jelly landing on Digital on September 14, 2021, from Uncork’d Entertainment.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 20, 2021
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Dark Horror-Comedy ‘When The Screaming Starts’ Gets A New Laugh Out Loud Trailer

Riotous Films in association with Four Plus10 Films has just released the first trailer for their new laugh-out-loud horror-comedy When the Screaming Starts, which will make its World Premiere later this month at FrightFest. The mockumentary marks the directorial debut of Conor Boru and stars “The Witcher” alum Yasen Atour, as well as Ed Hartland (“The Crown”), Octavia Gilmore (For Sale), and Jared Rogers (Killer Weekend). In the film, Aidan Mendle has a dream; he aspires to be an infamous serial killer. When a struggling journalist, Norman, is invited to follow Aidan on his journey, he believes he has finally landed his big break. But as Aidan and his newly recruited murder cult embark on a bloodsoaked rampage, will Norman’s dream of becoming a renowned filmmaker turn into a nightmare. Who will be remembered, who will be forgotten and who will be left behind chopped into little pieces? Director Conor Boru was thrilled with the news that the film was

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 19, 2021
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Horror Thriller ‘Hostage’ Set Free This August

Eddie Augustin makes his feature directorial debut with Hostage, starring Nicole Henderson, with the horror-thriller premiering on digital this month. In the film, Marek is down on his luck and looking for a house to rob. He picks one that is seemingly empty and breaks in through the window. To his surprise, he is attacked by an unknown assailant, Ashley, the daughter of the people that live in the house, is taken hostage by the entire family. Hostage” is my feature film, directorial debut. After directing several short films, I decided it was time to make my own feature. I partnered with my long-time collaborator, Laura Polisena to co-write and produce a compelling story that would focus on a convoluted character and the people that made her that way. We also wanted to tell a story in which the audience does not know who to side for because everyone has their own evil motive (of course some are worse than

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 19, 2021
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The “Must See” Haunting Horror Film ‘The Power’ Coming To Digital And DVD

his September, RLJE Films will release the haunting Shudder Original film The Power, from writer-director Corinna Faith (The Innocents), which we call “a must-see” in our review. “As Britain prepares for electrical blackouts to sweep across the country in 1974, trainee nurse Val (Rose Williams) arrives for her first day at the crumbling East London Royal Infirmary. With most of the patients and staff evacuated to another hospital, Val is forced to work the night shift, finding herself in a dark, near-empty building. Within these walls lies a deadly secret, forcing Val to face both her own traumatic past and deepest fears in order to confront the malevolent force that’s intent on destroying everything around her.” Shakira Rahman, Charlie Carrick, Diveen Henry, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Nuala McGowan, Emma Rigby, and Theo Barklem-Biggs also star. Rob Watson and Matthew James Wilkinson produce. The Power is out on VOD, Digital HD, and DVD on September 21, 2021. Be sure to check out our

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 19, 2021
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This August The Supernatural Horror ‘The Old Ways’ Premieres On Netflix

There’s a horror film coming to Netflix that you don’t want to miss. After premiering at the Sitges Film Festival last October, The Old Ways is finally landing on the streaming service this month. In the supernatural horror film, “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. The Old Ways premieres on Netflix on August 25, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 18, 2021

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‘The Addams Family 2’ Getting A Same Day Theatrical And Home Release This October

The film industry continues to evolve thanks to the pandemic with films being released like never before, which includes the upcoming animated sequel The Addams Family 2. News has come that the movie will get a theatrical and home release on the same day this October. In the sequel to 2019’s movie, “We find Morticia and Gomez distraught that their children are growing up, skipping family dinners, and totally consumed with “scream time.” To reclaim their bond they decide to cram Wednesday, Pugsley, Uncle Fester, and the crew into their haunted camper and hit the road for one last miserable family vacation. Their adventure across America takes them out of their element and into hilarious run-ins with their iconic cousin, It, as well as many new kooky characters. What could possibly go wrong?” The voice cast includes returning Addams Family stars Oscar Isaac (Gomez), Charlize Theron (Morticia), Chloë Grace Moretz (Wednesday), Nick Kroll (Fester), Bette Midler (Grandma), and Snoop Dogg

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 22, 2021
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SyFy’s New “Day Of The Dead” Series Premiereing This October

Prepare yourself, October 15, 2021, is going to be a massive day for horror fans! Not only is Halloween Kills hitting theaters that day, Amazon’s new genre series “I Know What You Did Last Summer” will be premiering as is SyFy’s “Day of the Dead” series! Based on George A. Romero‘s 1985 classic, the ten-episode series follows six strangers trying to survive the first 24 hours of the zombie apocalypse. Steven Kostanski (The Void, Psycho Goreman) will direct four episodes of the first season. The series is written by showrunners and executive producers Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas. It is produced by Jeff Holland and Drew Brown for Cartel and HiTide Studios’ Jeff Holland, Stan Spry, and Drew Brown are also producing. Steven Kostanski will also serve as executive producer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 21, 2021
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Blu-ray Review: The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)

Back in 2013, we were introduced to Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as the real-life paranormal experts and demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. At the time we had no idea at the universe that would be born. Now, the third installment of The Conjuring franchise, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is coming to 4K, Blu-ray and DVD. Ahead of the release, I watched the Blu-ray as well as the many special features. Here’s my review. Spoilers Ahead In the movie, we witness the chilling story based on the real case of possession and murder that begins with David, a possessed child. When the curse is transferred to Arne Johnson he takes a life. Arne’s case is the first in US history to be pled as possession. As he awaits his trial things escalate and the Warrens learn that someone is behind the curse that has unleashed the demon, that’s when we are introduced to the latest Conjuring

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 21, 2021
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HorrorFuel Teams Up With Gofobo For Passes To The ‘Candyman’ Premiere In Atlanta – Get Yours Now!

This summer, dare to say his name! Universal Pictures and Jordan Peele unleash a fresh take on the blood-chilling urban legend! Candyman and it is only days away from opening in theaters! We’ve teamed up with Gofobo to offer our readers passes for the premiere in Atlanta at the Regal Atlantic Station on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 7:30 pm! Get your passes HERE. Be sure to bring your pass to the theater and get there early (2 hours). The line will get long and seating is first come first serve. In the movie, “For as long as residents can remember, the housing projects of Chicago’s Cabrini-Green neighborhood were terrorized by a word-of-mouth ghost story about a supernatural killer with a hook for a hand, easily summoned by those daring to repeat his name five times into a mirror. In the present day, a decade after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, visual artist Anthony McCoy (Yahya

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 21, 2021
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HorrorFuel & ‘The Night House’ Team Up For A Killer Giveaway To Celebrate The Movie’s Release

Director David Bruckner, the filmmaker behind the criminally underrated film The Ritual (2018), as well as The Signal, is back with the haunting horror film The Night House, starring Rebecca Hall (The Awakening). HorrorFuel.com and The Night House are joining forces to bring some thrills and chills to your life with a VIP The Night House mystery box filled with goodies including movie items and movie tickets to see the film at a theater near you. Entering is simple, like and comment on social media where you see this and share with the hashtag #TheNightHouseHorrorFuel. The winner will be announced on August 25, 2021. You must live in the US and be over 18 to enter. In The Night House, Beth (Rebecca Hall), still reeling from her husband’s unexpected and sudden death, is left alone in the lakeside home he built for her. She tries as best she can to keep it together – but then nightmares come. Disturbing visions

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 20, 2021
Horror Fuel

There’s A New Queen In The Trailer For ‘Royal Jelly’

The Fly meets Tremors in this ‘buzz worthy’ new indie ‘bee’ horror, Royal Jelly, that just might leave you with melissophobia! “When Aster, a reclusive high school bee enthusiast, is taken under the wing of a mysterious mentor named Tresa, everything Aster loves is shattered. Snatched away to Tresa’s remote, nightmarish apiary, Aster finds herself captive to Tresa’s grotesque plan – being groomed as a diseased hive’s next queen. Aster must find the strength within to exterminate Tresa and her godforsaken brood to survive.” Elizabeth McCoy, Sherry Lattanzi, and Fiona McQuinn star in the Sam Riley film Royal Jelly landing on Digital on September 14, 2021, from Uncork’d Entertainment.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 20, 2021
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Dark Horror-Comedy ‘When The Screaming Starts’ Gets A New Laugh Out Loud Trailer

Riotous Films in association with Four Plus10 Films has just released the first trailer for their new laugh-out-loud horror-comedy When the Screaming Starts, which will make its World Premiere later this month at FrightFest. The mockumentary marks the directorial debut of Conor Boru and stars “The Witcher” alum Yasen Atour, as well as Ed Hartland (“The Crown”), Octavia Gilmore (For Sale), and Jared Rogers (Killer Weekend). In the film, Aidan Mendle has a dream; he aspires to be an infamous serial killer. When a struggling journalist, Norman, is invited to follow Aidan on his journey, he believes he has finally landed his big break. But as Aidan and his newly recruited murder cult embark on a bloodsoaked rampage, will Norman’s dream of becoming a renowned filmmaker turn into a nightmare. Who will be remembered, who will be forgotten and who will be left behind chopped into little pieces? Director Conor Boru was thrilled with the news that the film was

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 19, 2021
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Horror Thriller ‘Hostage’ Set Free This August

Eddie Augustin makes his feature directorial debut with Hostage, starring Nicole Henderson, with the horror-thriller premiering on digital this month. In the film, Marek is down on his luck and looking for a house to rob. He picks one that is seemingly empty and breaks in through the window. To his surprise, he is attacked by an unknown assailant, Ashley, the daughter of the people that live in the house, is taken hostage by the entire family. Hostage” is my feature film, directorial debut. After directing several short films, I decided it was time to make my own feature. I partnered with my long-time collaborator, Laura Polisena to co-write and produce a compelling story that would focus on a convoluted character and the people that made her that way. We also wanted to tell a story in which the audience does not know who to side for because everyone has their own evil motive (of course some are worse than

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 19, 2021
Horror Fuel

The “Must See” Haunting Horror Film ‘The Power’ Coming To Digital And DVD

his September, RLJE Films will release the haunting Shudder Original film The Power, from writer-director Corinna Faith (The Innocents), which we call “a must-see” in our review. “As Britain prepares for electrical blackouts to sweep across the country in 1974, trainee nurse Val (Rose Williams) arrives for her first day at the crumbling East London Royal Infirmary. With most of the patients and staff evacuated to another hospital, Val is forced to work the night shift, finding herself in a dark, near-empty building. Within these walls lies a deadly secret, forcing Val to face both her own traumatic past and deepest fears in order to confront the malevolent force that’s intent on destroying everything around her.” Shakira Rahman, Charlie Carrick, Diveen Henry, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Nuala McGowan, Emma Rigby, and Theo Barklem-Biggs also star. Rob Watson and Matthew James Wilkinson produce. The Power is out on VOD, Digital HD, and DVD on September 21, 2021. Be sure to check out our

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 19, 2021
Horror Fuel

This August The Supernatural Horror ‘The Old Ways’ Premieres On Netflix

There’s a horror film coming to Netflix that you don’t want to miss. After premiering at the Sitges Film Festival last October, The Old Ways is finally landing on the streaming service this month. In the supernatural horror film, “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. The Old Ways premieres on Netflix on August 25, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 18, 2021
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