Horror Fuel
☰ Browse the Crypt
Tag

April

63 stories
Horror Fuel

Shudder Celebrates ‘Halfway To Halloween’ With Killer April Lineup

April marks halfway to Halloween and Shudder is celebrating with new seasons including of “Creepshow” and the return of “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs“, and a ton of new films such as Corrina Faith’s The Power. Don’t know what to watch? Try the live ‘Halfway to Halloween Hotline’ that will provide members with personalized horror movie recommendations! Some do Christmas in July but at Shudder we celebrate Halloween in April to mark the halfway point to the greatest holiday of the year,” said Craig Engler, general manager of Shudder. “‘Halfway to Halloween Month’ is going to be the biggest month of programming in Shudder history with new movies, series, a killer documentary and more.” This year’s ‘Halfway to Halloween’ lineup includes two Shudder Original series, five new Shudder Original and Shudder Exclusive premieres, an exclusive documentary, the 2021 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards, and more. Some of the great films to catch are the highly anticipated follow-up to Yeon Sang-ho’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 4, 2021
Horror Fuel

A Romantic Trip Goes Terribly Wrong In The ‘Held’ Trailer

A trip to rekindle a couple’s passions goes terribly wrong in the thriller Held, starring Jill Awbrey and Bart Johnson. Directed by Chris Lofing and Travis Cluff from the script by Awbrey, Held centers on Emma (Jill Awbrey) and Henry (Bart Johnson) whose marriage is losing its spark. In an effort to reconnect, they vacation to a remote high-end rental, complete with automated smart house features and integrated security. However, after suspecting a nighttime intruder they decide to flee, only to become forcibly trapped inside by the automated security system. Emitting from the house, an unknown ‘Voice’ watches their every move through an array of hidden cameras, revealing an intimate and unsettling knowledge of their relationship. While the situation grows increasingly brutal, Emma and Henry must work together to uncover the truth and find a way out before it’s too late. Tremendum Pictures’ Lofing, Cluff, and Kyle Gentz produced. Executive producers are Brent Powell, Ryan Pratt, Jener Dasilva, Sohrab Sohrabi,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 3, 2021
Horror Fuel

Neil Marshall’s ‘The Reckoning’ Casts Its Spell On Blu-ray And DVD This April

Set against the backdrop of England at the end of the 17th century as the Great Plague rages and innocent people lose their lives to witch hunts, Neil Marshall’s stunning horror thriller The Reckoning is coming to Blu-ray and DVD this April. In the film, “After losing her husband during the Great Plague, Grace Haverstock (Charlotte Kirk) is unjustly accused of being a witch and placed in the custody of England’s most ruthless witch-hunter, Judge Moorcroft (Sean Pertwee). Forced to endure physical and emotional torture while steadfastly maintaining her innocence, Grace must face her own inner demons as the Devil himself starts to work his way into her mind.” Joe Anderson and Steven Waddington also star in the film that Marshall wrote with Charlotte Kirk and Edward Evers-Swindell, based on a story by Antony Jones and Nico Evers-Swindell. Marshall has a long list of genre hits including The Descent, Dog Soldiers, and Doomsday. He also directed several episodes of the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 3, 2021
Horror Fuel

New Trailer For Netflix’s New Dark Fantasy Series “Shadow And Bone”

The release date for Netflix’s upcoming series “Shadow and Bone” was revealed today along with the second teaser trailer. The series, an adaptation of the best-selling Grishaverse novels, is set in a war-torn world where Alina Starkov has just discovered a power that could be the key to setting her country free. With the threat of the Shadow Fold looming, Alina is torn from everything she knows to train as part of an elite army of magical soldiers known as Grisha. As she struggles to hone her power, she discovers that allies and enemies can be one and the same and that nothing in this world is what it seems. There are dangerous forces at play, including a crew of charismatic criminals, and it will take more than magic to survive. Lee Toland Krieger directs the series that stars Jessie Mei Li (Alina Starkov) along with Archie Renaux (Malyen Oretsev), Kit Young (Jesper Fahey), Freddy Carter (Kaz Brekker), Amita Suman

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 27, 2021
Horror Fuel

New Freeform Series “Cruel Summer” Premieres This April

Freeform is taking us back to high school in the 90s with the new thriller series “Cruel Summer” from Jessica Biel, executive producer of “The Sinner.” The series “takes place over three summers in the ’90s when a beautiful and popular teen goes missing, and a seemingly unrelated girl transforms from a sweet and awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town, eventually becoming the most despised person in America.” Each of the episodes is told from the point of view of the two main characters, Jeanette (Chiara Aurelia) and Kate (Olivia Holt). Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Blake Lee, Brooklyn Sudano, Allius Barnes, and Sarah Drew also star. “Cruel Summer” premieres on Freeform on April 20, 2021, followed by its arrival on Hulu the next day. Check out the new teaser trailer below that hints at a mysterious disappearance.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 27, 2021
Horror Fuel

Get Your Copy Now Of The Remastered True Story Inspired Film ‘Who Put Ella In The Wych Elm’

The award-winning folk horror feature Bella in the Wych Elm, inspired by a true story, has returned in a spanking new remastered definitive cut in this special BLU+DVD set loaded with extras including a reversible sleeve, fold-out poster with brand new artwork commissioned by SLUDGEWORK, liner notes booklet, special silent movie edition with choice of 3 alternate scores and more! Now available for pre-order, the film is an unnerving look at the famous “Who put Bella in the wych elm” mystery which is local to the filmmakers serves as a love letter to Black Country heritage and the power of modern folklore and storytelling. In the real-life mystery, four children discovered the skeletal remains of a woman inside of a wych elm tree in Hagley Wood, Worcestershire, England in 1943. The victim is thought to have been murdered and placed in the tree two years earlier. Not long after the discovery, graffiti began to appear around the town asking the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 27, 2021
Horror Fuel

Sci-Fi Meets Horror In The Upcoming Alternate Reality Film ‘Doors’

Epic Picture’s new sci-fi horror film Doors is set to arrive this March and will take a crew of volunteers through mysterious doors and into parallel realities. In the film, “without explanation or warning, a number of mysterious, alien “doors” suddenly appear in every corner of the globe. While many of those that encounter these sentient visitors feel the strange urge to interact with them – never to be seen again – others stay behind to face the potential threat of what their ultimate agenda towards mankind is. In a rush to determine the reason for the arrival of these cosmic anomalies, the government enlists volunteers to brave the journey to enter the doors so that we might learn more about their origin or purpose. But even these brave volunteers are not prepared for what lies beyond the threshold. The story of the doors is told through multiple perspectives: a ragtag band of high school students discover a door for

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 21, 2021
Horror Fuel

Bob Odenkirk Gets Violent In The Super Bowl Spot For ‘Nobody’

Robbers make a terrible mistake, stealing a little girl’s bracelet in the new video released during the Super Bowl for director Ilya Naishuller‘s (Hardcore Henry) action thriller Nobody starring Emmy Award winner Bob Odenkirk (“Better Call Saul”). Odenkirk stars as Hutch Masell, an underestimated husband and father who tolerates all the shit he’s given without ever pushing back. He’s a nobody in the eyes of those around him. When two thieves break into his home he doesn’t fight back, leaving his son Blake (Gage Munroe) and his wife Becca (Connie Nielsen) disappointed in and him, becoming more distant than ever. After the break-in, Hutch’s long-simmering rage ignites sending him on the warpath. His dark secrets and lethal skills come to light in a surge of brutal action. He must now save his family from a dangerous enemy played by Alexey Serebryakov, but he’ll never be seen as a nobody again. Christopher Lloyd, RZA, and Paisley Cadorath also star in this

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 8, 2021
Horror Fuel

A Kidnapped Woman Discovers Hidden Powers In The ‘Ascendant’ Trailer

120 FLOORS. 4 WALLS. 1 SECRET TRAPPED INSIDE… Aussie director Antaine Furlong‘s exciting new film Ascendant is set to be released this April. Ahead of its arrival, we’ve got the new trailer. The film tells the story of “young environmentalist Aria Wolf (Charlotte Best) who finds herself kidnapped and held hostage in a high-speed elevator in a 120-floor building in Shanghai. Aria holds a secret that makes her a valuable asset to many. However, she has no memory of her past, who her captors are, or what they want from her. While being pushed to her physical and psychological limits, she begins to discover that what has been hidden within her for so long is what will ultimately be her salvation.” Filmed at Sydney’s Fox Studios and on the Northern Beaches during the pandemic, Ascendant stars Australian actress Charlotte Best (“Tidelands”), Jonny Pasvolsky (“Westworld”), and Susan Prior (The Commons). In addition, to help create the amazing world and compelling production

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 1, 2021
Horror Fuel

The First ‘Mortal Kombat’ Images Tease An Action-Packed Flick

The trailer isn’t here yet, but we do have the first images and details for James Wan‘s Mortal Kombat. In Mortal Kombat, “MMA fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money, is unaware of his heritage—or why Outworld’s Emperor Shang Tsung has sent his best warrior, Sub-Zero, an otherworldly Cryomancer, to hunt Cole down. Fearing for his family’s safety, Cole goes in search of Sonya Blade at the direction of Jax, a Special Forces Major who bears the same strange dragon marking Cole was born with. Soon, he finds himself at the temple of Lord Raiden, an Elder God and the protector of Earthrealm, who grants sanctuary to those who bear the mark. Here, Cole trains with experienced warriors Liu Kang, Kung Lao, and rogue mercenary Kano, as he prepares to stand with Earth’s greatest champions against the enemies of Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe. But will Cole be pushed hard enough to unlock his

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 18, 2021

More from April

Horror Fuel

Shudder Celebrates ‘Halfway To Halloween’ With Killer April Lineup

April marks halfway to Halloween and Shudder is celebrating with new seasons including of “Creepshow” and the return of “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs“, and a ton of new films such as Corrina Faith’s The Power. Don’t know what to watch? Try the live ‘Halfway to Halloween Hotline’ that will provide members with personalized horror movie recommendations! Some do Christmas in July but at Shudder we celebrate Halloween in April to mark the halfway point to the greatest holiday of the year,” said Craig Engler, general manager of Shudder. “‘Halfway to Halloween Month’ is going to be the biggest month of programming in Shudder history with new movies, series, a killer documentary and more.” This year’s ‘Halfway to Halloween’ lineup includes two Shudder Original series, five new Shudder Original and Shudder Exclusive premieres, an exclusive documentary, the 2021 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards, and more. Some of the great films to catch are the highly anticipated follow-up to Yeon Sang-ho’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 4, 2021
Horror Fuel

A Romantic Trip Goes Terribly Wrong In The ‘Held’ Trailer

A trip to rekindle a couple’s passions goes terribly wrong in the thriller Held, starring Jill Awbrey and Bart Johnson. Directed by Chris Lofing and Travis Cluff from the script by Awbrey, Held centers on Emma (Jill Awbrey) and Henry (Bart Johnson) whose marriage is losing its spark. In an effort to reconnect, they vacation to a remote high-end rental, complete with automated smart house features and integrated security. However, after suspecting a nighttime intruder they decide to flee, only to become forcibly trapped inside by the automated security system. Emitting from the house, an unknown ‘Voice’ watches their every move through an array of hidden cameras, revealing an intimate and unsettling knowledge of their relationship. While the situation grows increasingly brutal, Emma and Henry must work together to uncover the truth and find a way out before it’s too late. Tremendum Pictures’ Lofing, Cluff, and Kyle Gentz produced. Executive producers are Brent Powell, Ryan Pratt, Jener Dasilva, Sohrab Sohrabi,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 3, 2021
Horror Fuel

Neil Marshall’s ‘The Reckoning’ Casts Its Spell On Blu-ray And DVD This April

Set against the backdrop of England at the end of the 17th century as the Great Plague rages and innocent people lose their lives to witch hunts, Neil Marshall’s stunning horror thriller The Reckoning is coming to Blu-ray and DVD this April. In the film, “After losing her husband during the Great Plague, Grace Haverstock (Charlotte Kirk) is unjustly accused of being a witch and placed in the custody of England’s most ruthless witch-hunter, Judge Moorcroft (Sean Pertwee). Forced to endure physical and emotional torture while steadfastly maintaining her innocence, Grace must face her own inner demons as the Devil himself starts to work his way into her mind.” Joe Anderson and Steven Waddington also star in the film that Marshall wrote with Charlotte Kirk and Edward Evers-Swindell, based on a story by Antony Jones and Nico Evers-Swindell. Marshall has a long list of genre hits including The Descent, Dog Soldiers, and Doomsday. He also directed several episodes of the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 3, 2021
Horror Fuel

New Trailer For Netflix’s New Dark Fantasy Series “Shadow And Bone”

The release date for Netflix’s upcoming series “Shadow and Bone” was revealed today along with the second teaser trailer. The series, an adaptation of the best-selling Grishaverse novels, is set in a war-torn world where Alina Starkov has just discovered a power that could be the key to setting her country free. With the threat of the Shadow Fold looming, Alina is torn from everything she knows to train as part of an elite army of magical soldiers known as Grisha. As she struggles to hone her power, she discovers that allies and enemies can be one and the same and that nothing in this world is what it seems. There are dangerous forces at play, including a crew of charismatic criminals, and it will take more than magic to survive. Lee Toland Krieger directs the series that stars Jessie Mei Li (Alina Starkov) along with Archie Renaux (Malyen Oretsev), Kit Young (Jesper Fahey), Freddy Carter (Kaz Brekker), Amita Suman

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 27, 2021
Horror Fuel

New Freeform Series “Cruel Summer” Premieres This April

Freeform is taking us back to high school in the 90s with the new thriller series “Cruel Summer” from Jessica Biel, executive producer of “The Sinner.” The series “takes place over three summers in the ’90s when a beautiful and popular teen goes missing, and a seemingly unrelated girl transforms from a sweet and awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town, eventually becoming the most despised person in America.” Each of the episodes is told from the point of view of the two main characters, Jeanette (Chiara Aurelia) and Kate (Olivia Holt). Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Blake Lee, Brooklyn Sudano, Allius Barnes, and Sarah Drew also star. “Cruel Summer” premieres on Freeform on April 20, 2021, followed by its arrival on Hulu the next day. Check out the new teaser trailer below that hints at a mysterious disappearance.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 27, 2021
Horror Fuel

Get Your Copy Now Of The Remastered True Story Inspired Film ‘Who Put Ella In The Wych Elm’

The award-winning folk horror feature Bella in the Wych Elm, inspired by a true story, has returned in a spanking new remastered definitive cut in this special BLU+DVD set loaded with extras including a reversible sleeve, fold-out poster with brand new artwork commissioned by SLUDGEWORK, liner notes booklet, special silent movie edition with choice of 3 alternate scores and more! Now available for pre-order, the film is an unnerving look at the famous “Who put Bella in the wych elm” mystery which is local to the filmmakers serves as a love letter to Black Country heritage and the power of modern folklore and storytelling. In the real-life mystery, four children discovered the skeletal remains of a woman inside of a wych elm tree in Hagley Wood, Worcestershire, England in 1943. The victim is thought to have been murdered and placed in the tree two years earlier. Not long after the discovery, graffiti began to appear around the town asking the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 27, 2021
Horror Fuel

Sci-Fi Meets Horror In The Upcoming Alternate Reality Film ‘Doors’

Epic Picture’s new sci-fi horror film Doors is set to arrive this March and will take a crew of volunteers through mysterious doors and into parallel realities. In the film, “without explanation or warning, a number of mysterious, alien “doors” suddenly appear in every corner of the globe. While many of those that encounter these sentient visitors feel the strange urge to interact with them – never to be seen again – others stay behind to face the potential threat of what their ultimate agenda towards mankind is. In a rush to determine the reason for the arrival of these cosmic anomalies, the government enlists volunteers to brave the journey to enter the doors so that we might learn more about their origin or purpose. But even these brave volunteers are not prepared for what lies beyond the threshold. The story of the doors is told through multiple perspectives: a ragtag band of high school students discover a door for

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 21, 2021
Horror Fuel

Bob Odenkirk Gets Violent In The Super Bowl Spot For ‘Nobody’

Robbers make a terrible mistake, stealing a little girl’s bracelet in the new video released during the Super Bowl for director Ilya Naishuller‘s (Hardcore Henry) action thriller Nobody starring Emmy Award winner Bob Odenkirk (“Better Call Saul”). Odenkirk stars as Hutch Masell, an underestimated husband and father who tolerates all the shit he’s given without ever pushing back. He’s a nobody in the eyes of those around him. When two thieves break into his home he doesn’t fight back, leaving his son Blake (Gage Munroe) and his wife Becca (Connie Nielsen) disappointed in and him, becoming more distant than ever. After the break-in, Hutch’s long-simmering rage ignites sending him on the warpath. His dark secrets and lethal skills come to light in a surge of brutal action. He must now save his family from a dangerous enemy played by Alexey Serebryakov, but he’ll never be seen as a nobody again. Christopher Lloyd, RZA, and Paisley Cadorath also star in this

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 8, 2021
Horror Fuel

A Kidnapped Woman Discovers Hidden Powers In The ‘Ascendant’ Trailer

120 FLOORS. 4 WALLS. 1 SECRET TRAPPED INSIDE… Aussie director Antaine Furlong‘s exciting new film Ascendant is set to be released this April. Ahead of its arrival, we’ve got the new trailer. The film tells the story of “young environmentalist Aria Wolf (Charlotte Best) who finds herself kidnapped and held hostage in a high-speed elevator in a 120-floor building in Shanghai. Aria holds a secret that makes her a valuable asset to many. However, she has no memory of her past, who her captors are, or what they want from her. While being pushed to her physical and psychological limits, she begins to discover that what has been hidden within her for so long is what will ultimately be her salvation.” Filmed at Sydney’s Fox Studios and on the Northern Beaches during the pandemic, Ascendant stars Australian actress Charlotte Best (“Tidelands”), Jonny Pasvolsky (“Westworld”), and Susan Prior (The Commons). In addition, to help create the amazing world and compelling production

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 1, 2021
Horror Fuel

The First ‘Mortal Kombat’ Images Tease An Action-Packed Flick

The trailer isn’t here yet, but we do have the first images and details for James Wan‘s Mortal Kombat. In Mortal Kombat, “MMA fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money, is unaware of his heritage—or why Outworld’s Emperor Shang Tsung has sent his best warrior, Sub-Zero, an otherworldly Cryomancer, to hunt Cole down. Fearing for his family’s safety, Cole goes in search of Sonya Blade at the direction of Jax, a Special Forces Major who bears the same strange dragon marking Cole was born with. Soon, he finds himself at the temple of Lord Raiden, an Elder God and the protector of Earthrealm, who grants sanctuary to those who bear the mark. Here, Cole trains with experienced warriors Liu Kang, Kung Lao, and rogue mercenary Kano, as he prepares to stand with Earth’s greatest champions against the enemies of Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe. But will Cole be pushed hard enough to unlock his

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 18, 2021
Next →