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Filmmaker Chris Sun Discusses The Real Exorcism That Inspired ‘The Possessed’ And More

Chris Sun, known for horror films such as Boar, Charlie’s Farm, Daddy’s Little Girl, and Come and Get Me, has a new addition to his credit, the supernatural horror, The Possessed staring Wolf Creek actor John Jarratt. We sat down with Chris to discuss The Possessed and the true story inspiration behind it. In the film, Jacob Chandler (Jarratt) is just an ordinary man with an extraordinary gift. The Possessed is a terrifying story of accidental exorcist Jacob and his nephew Liam (Lincoln Lewis). The two have forged a career clearing demons from the bodies of their clients. Of late, something has changed and demonic possessions are increasing, and in order to keep those he loves safe from the wrath of unspeakable evil, Jacob must fight for them to survive. When meeting Liam’s new girlfriend, Atalie Carlisle (Lauren Grimson), he recognizes something in her dark, broken gaze – she too can see the damned. Jacob never expected to meet anyone

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 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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John Jarratt & Lincoln Lewis Star In The True Story Inspired Horror ‘The Possessed’ (Trailer)

Ahead of its November release, we’ve got the new trailer for The Possessed, inspired by terrifying true events. Starring Wolf Creek‘s John Jarratt, Lincoln Lewis, Angie Kent, Lauren Grimson, and Kevin Foster, The Possessed follows Jacob Chandler (Jarratt), an ordinary man with an extraordinary gift. Together with his nephew Liam (Lewis), the pair have forged a career clearing demons from the bodies of their clients. Of late, something has changed and demonic possessions are on the rise, together they face the wrath of unspeakable evil. Christine Hulsby, Sue Baldwin, Danny Baldwin, Mitchell Clough, and Chris Sun produce. The supernatural horror from writer-director Chris Sun opens in Aussie theaters on November 2, 2021, from Nexus Films, with a US release to follow.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 1, 2021

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‘Coming Home In The Dark’ Has A New Brutal International Trailer

The new international trailer for the Aussie horror-thriller Coming Home in the Dark is here following its Sundance premiere and it is both stunning and brutal. In the film, a teacher is forced to confront a dark secret from his past when a pair of ruthless drifters take him and his family on a terrifying trip. James Ashcroft makes his feature directorial debut with the script he penned along with Eli Kent, based on a short story by Owen Marshall. Daniel Gillies stars alongside Erik Thomson, Miriam McDowell, Matthias Luafutu, and Billy Paratene. Coming Home in the Dark opens in Australian theaters this September. Hopefully, a US release date will be announced soon, in the meantime, check out the trailer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 19, 2021

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Movie Review: The Dustwalker (2019)

Tremors meets Dawn of the Dead meets Alien in writer-director Sandra Sciberras’ sci-fi horror The Dustwalker. In this Aussie film, one by one the residents of a small isolated town become infected, turning into brutal, bloodthirsty zombie-like creatures that are on a mission, spread the infection, or kill everyone they come in contact with, including loved ones. Those who are struggling to survive look to Joanne Sharp (Jolene Anderson), the local chief of police for guidance along with her right-hand man, Luke (Richard Davies). Things go from zero to sixty fast. The blood starts being shed in the first few minutes. Once the chaos begins, there are bodies and blood everywhere. And while the hints that something otherworldly involved pop up bit by bit once the big twist is revealed it’s all-out war. The villain in this tale is a clever combination of imagination, sci-fi, and science. One of the key elements to the infection takes inspiration from nature, the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 12, 2021

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‘Occupation Rainfall’, Australia’s Biggest Film Ever, Lands A Trailer Ahead Of World Premiere

Ahead of its world premiere at Monster Fest, we’ve got the new trailer for the post-apocalyptic action film Occupation Rainfall, Australia’s biggest sci-fi film ever made. Occupation Rainfall picks up two years into the intergalactic invasion of earth with survivors in Sydney, Australia fighting back in a desperate ground war. As casualties mount by the day, the resistance and their unexpected allies uncover a plot that could see the war come to a decisive end. With the Alien invaders hell-bent on making earth their new home, the race is on to save mankind. Occupation: Rainfall stars Ken Jeong (Crazy Rich Asians, The Hangover Trilogy), Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter), Daniel Gillies (“The Originals”, “Vampire Diaries”), Dan Ewing (Love and Monsters), Dena Kaplan (Dance Academy), Temuera Morrison (Aquaman), Mark Coles Smith (Last Cab To Darwin), Jet Tranter (Thor Ragnarok), Lawrence Makoare (The Lord Of The Rings), David Roberts (The Matrix 2 & 3), Vince Colosimo (Chopper), Zac Garred (“General Hospital”), and Trystan

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 27, 2021

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Pre-Order The “Delightfully Demented” Horror Comedy ‘Two Heads Creek’ Now

The Horror Collective is gearing up to unleash the “wickedly funny and delightfully demented” Aussie horror-comedy Two Heads Creek this June. In the film, written by Jordan Waller and directed by Jesse O’Brien (Alien Arrival), “a timid butcher and his drama-queen twin sister adventure to Australia in search of their birth mother, but the seemingly tolerant townsfolk are hiding a dark, meaty secret.” The film stars Kathryn Wilder (Murder on the Orient Express), Jordan Waller (Darkest Hour), Kerry Armstrong (The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee), Stephen Hunter (The Hobbit trilogy), Gary Sweet (Wolf Creek), Don Bridges (Judy & Punch), Kevin Harrington (Seachange), and Helen Dallimore (Into the Woods). Jayne Chard and Judd Tilyard serve as producers. Vickie Gest and Brett Thornquest co-produce with Steven Matusko serving as executive producer. Two Heads Creek is set to be released on June 23rd on VOD and On Demand. Pre-order your copy today!

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 16, 2020

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IFC Midnight Releasing Australian Horror ‘Relic’ This July

IFC Mightnight has announced the release date for their newly acquired film Relic, directed by Natalie Erika James. The Australian horror film made its World Premiere at Sundance this past January. In the film, “When Edna (Robin Nevyn), the elderly and widowed matriarch of the family, goes missing, her daughter Kay (Emily Mortimer) and granddaughter Sam (Bella Heathcote) travel to their remote family home to find her. Soon after her return, they start to discover a sinister presence haunting the house and taking control of Edna.” IFC Midnight is set to release Relic on July 10, 2020. The trailer should arrive soon.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 21, 2020

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First Image From ‘Black Water: Abyss’ Bares Its Teeth

The directing-producing team Andrew Traucki (The Reef) and Michael Robertson heading back to the water for the sequel to their 2007 film Black Water. We’ve got the first image from Black Water: Abyss, set in Australia’s dangerous mangrove swamps. Based on a real-life crocodile attack, “Black Water: Abyss follows an adventure-loving couple who convince their friends to explore a remote cave system in the forests of Northern Australia. With a storm approaching, they abseil into the mouth of the cave, which starts to flood and find themselves threatened by a pack of apex predators – dangerous and hungry crocodiles. As danger mounts, long-kept secrets emerge and the friends turn on each other in a frantic fight for survival.” Jessica McNamee, Luke Mitchell, Amali Golden, Anthony J. Sharpe, and Benjamin Hoetjes star. Sarah Smith and Ian John Ridley penned the script. Mike Runagall of Altitude, who represent the film at market, said the sequel will have a similar feel as the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 18, 2020

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