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Release Date Announced For The Higly-Anticipated Film ‘Death House’

The theatrical release date has finally been announced for the highly-anticipated action-horror film Death House (review) From writer-director Harrison Smith. Originally, the script for Death House was penned by Texas Chainsaw Massacre Actor and genre icon Gunnar Hansen. Smith rewrote the script, keeping Hansen’s vision intact. Smith also got the okay on the script from Hansen just before he passed away. In the film, Agents Toria Boon and Jae Novak have their own dark pasts, arriving at Death House to tour its levels and observe its denizens first hand as well as the medical and mental experiments of Drs. Eileen Fletcher and Karen Redmane—their depraved experiments date back to the Nazi doctors of World War II. Prison cells are virtual reality holodecks that recreate prisoner environments before they were incarcerated. A special hallucinogenic gas keeps inmates under control. The victims are homeless bused into Death House to play literal victims while killing habits are studied. The results are sick, but

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 3, 2017
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Review: ‘Death House’ Is A Dark Twisted Discent Into Hell (In A Good Way)

The highly anticipated genre film Death House, from director Harrison Smith, is approaching its fall release and we’ve reviewed it. Before we get into a review of the film, you should know about the story behind the movie. Originally, the script was penned by Texas Chainsaw Massacre Actor and genre icon Gunnar Hansen. Smith re-wrote the script, keeping Hansen’s vision intact. Smith also got the okay on the script from Hansen just before he passed away. Death House was a big undertaking. No other film in the history of horror has had such an enormous and impressive cast of well known genre actors. The cast list reads like a who’s who of horror and includes stars like Danny Trejo (Machete Kills), Tony Todd (Candyman), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes), Dee Wallace (Cujo), Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th), Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects), Sid Haig (The Devil’s Rejects), Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog), Barbara Crampton (We Are Still Here), Cody Longo

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 9, 2017
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Danny Trejo Is ‘Dead Again In Tombstone’ – Coming To DVD This September

2013’s ‘Dead in Tombstone’, directed by Roel Reiné, centered on a small town over run by a murdering gang of thugs led by Guerrero de la Cruz, played by Danny Trejo. After Guerrero finds himself in hell, confronted by Satan himself, he strikes a deal to deliver Satan six souls in return for his freedom. Now, we are traveling back to Tombstone, for the sequel, titled ‘Dead Again in Tombstone’ and we have the trailer. Trejo will return for part-two and will co-star alongside Jake Busey, Elysia Rotaru, Nathaniel Arcand, Dean McDermott, Peter Skagen, Dan McDougall, John Tierney, and Dave Burchill. Reiné co-wrote the script with Ethan Wiley, and will direct once more. In the film, the devil’s outlaw and reluctant servant, Guerrero returns from the dead again, forced to protect a stolen relic from getting into the hands of Jackson Boomer (Busey) and his gang of soldiers, but Jackson will stop at nothing to raise his comrades from the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 20, 2017
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Jason Mewes Making His Directorial Debut And Starring As A Serial Killer In ‘The Madness In The Method’

Image: turkcealtyazi.org Jason Mewes, one half of the duo of Jay and Silent Bob, will soon be making his feature directorial debut with the thriller ‘The Madness in the Method’, in which he also plays the role of a serial killer. Mewes will co-star alongside Danny Trejo (Machete), Vinnie Jones (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels), Mickey Gooch Jr. (Deported), Matt Willis (East Enders), Judd Nelson (Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back), Teri Hatcher (Desperate Housewives), Dean Cain (Vendetta), and Mewe’s long time partner in crime Kevin Smith. Legend Stan Lee will be making a cameo. The film is set in an alternate universe where Kevin Smith gives me some advice to try taking on ‘method’ acting in order to help me to be taken seriously as an actor with real range in Hollywood,” Mewes told THR. “Problem is that the process slowly begins to send me mad as I take to method acting a little too well!” Something tells

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 29, 2016
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Death House Releases New Promotional Art

Death House, one of the most highly anticipated horror films of 2016, has just released new artwork by artist Sean Wilson. Director Harrison Smith had this to say about the new poster: We hope the artwork reflects the complexity of the film, hints of steam punk and also a solid sign of the horror Death House contains behind its walls. Smith pointed out an interesting detail about the artwork to me. If you look closely at the left eye (our right) you will see an aerial photo of the Death House facility. Smith, known for his films Camp Dread, The Fields, 6 Degrees of Hell, and Zombie Killers: Elephant’s Graveyard, not only directed but also penned the script, based on the original screenplay by Gunnar Hansen who played Leatherface in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Hansen gave Smith his blessing on the new script before he passed away in 2015. Death House features a cast of genre legends like we’ve

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 18, 2016
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Two More Horror Icons Join The Cast Of Harrison Smith’s Death House

Harrison Smith’s upcoming film Death House has a cast so impressive it makes you feel as if your head is going to explode. But don’t be mistaken, Death House, which is set to be the first film in a six film franchise, is not some gimmick who relies on cameos to carry the film. It has a great story. And no, there is no Freddy vs Jason or anything like that. The stars play new characters from an original story created by Gunnar Hansen, the actor who played Leatherface in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, among other things. Smith talks about the film with so much passion and excitement. If you have read his pieces on Cynema on our website you would know that he is serious about the horror genre. Smith has several great horror films to his credit, including 6 Degrees of Hell, Camp Dread, The Fields, Zombie Killers: Elephant’s Graveyard. I last spoke Harrison about the project

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 3, 2016
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Writer/Director Harrison Smith Provides Us With An Update On His Film Death House

The horror community is a buzz over the upcoming film Death House, a film like no other horror film ever made. Death House has a cast so impressive it makes you feel as if your head is going to explode. But don’t be mistaken, Death House is not some gimmick who relies on cameos to carry the film. It has a great story. And no, there is no Freddy vs Jason or anything like that. The stars play new characters from an original story created by Gunnar Hansen, the actor who played Leatherface in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, among other things. What truly makes the film special is that it was Gunnar Hansen’s last project. He poured his heart into the script. Just before he passed away the script was turned over to Harrison Smith who rewrote the script with Gunnar. Gunnar approved the script before he passed and gave his blessing to Smith, who is dedicated to making

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 14, 2016
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L.A. Slasher Coming To DVD And VOD

The dark horror-comedy L.A. Slasher will be making it’s way to DVD and VOD on December 8th, via Archstone Distribution. Martin Owen directed the film, which stars Mischa Barton, Dave Bautista, Danny Trejo, Eric Roberts, Drake Bell, Brooke Hogan, Elizabeth Morris, Abigail Wright, Marisa Lauren and Andy Dick. L.A. Slasher takes a swing at reality TV and the hype of people who are famous for being famous. According to Owen the film explores “…why it has become acceptable to become an influential star based on no merit or talent, the story follows the titular Slasher character as he systematically abducts these “stars” much to the joy of the online public who view his exploits via social media, and who subsequently and enthusiastically support his mantra of ‘Death To Reality TV’.” Come December 8th you will be able to find the DVD in stores, such as Wal-Mart and on digital platforms. You can now preorder ‘L.A. Slasher’ on Amazon.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 29, 2015

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Release Date Announced For The Higly-Anticipated Film ‘Death House’

The theatrical release date has finally been announced for the highly-anticipated action-horror film Death House (review) From writer-director Harrison Smith. Originally, the script for Death House was penned by Texas Chainsaw Massacre Actor and genre icon Gunnar Hansen. Smith rewrote the script, keeping Hansen’s vision intact. Smith also got the okay on the script from Hansen just before he passed away. In the film, Agents Toria Boon and Jae Novak have their own dark pasts, arriving at Death House to tour its levels and observe its denizens first hand as well as the medical and mental experiments of Drs. Eileen Fletcher and Karen Redmane—their depraved experiments date back to the Nazi doctors of World War II. Prison cells are virtual reality holodecks that recreate prisoner environments before they were incarcerated. A special hallucinogenic gas keeps inmates under control. The victims are homeless bused into Death House to play literal victims while killing habits are studied. The results are sick, but

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 3, 2017
Horror Fuel

Review: ‘Death House’ Is A Dark Twisted Discent Into Hell (In A Good Way)

The highly anticipated genre film Death House, from director Harrison Smith, is approaching its fall release and we’ve reviewed it. Before we get into a review of the film, you should know about the story behind the movie. Originally, the script was penned by Texas Chainsaw Massacre Actor and genre icon Gunnar Hansen. Smith re-wrote the script, keeping Hansen’s vision intact. Smith also got the okay on the script from Hansen just before he passed away. Death House was a big undertaking. No other film in the history of horror has had such an enormous and impressive cast of well known genre actors. The cast list reads like a who’s who of horror and includes stars like Danny Trejo (Machete Kills), Tony Todd (Candyman), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes), Dee Wallace (Cujo), Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th), Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects), Sid Haig (The Devil’s Rejects), Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog), Barbara Crampton (We Are Still Here), Cody Longo

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 9, 2017
Horror Fuel

Danny Trejo Is ‘Dead Again In Tombstone’ – Coming To DVD This September

2013’s ‘Dead in Tombstone’, directed by Roel Reiné, centered on a small town over run by a murdering gang of thugs led by Guerrero de la Cruz, played by Danny Trejo. After Guerrero finds himself in hell, confronted by Satan himself, he strikes a deal to deliver Satan six souls in return for his freedom. Now, we are traveling back to Tombstone, for the sequel, titled ‘Dead Again in Tombstone’ and we have the trailer. Trejo will return for part-two and will co-star alongside Jake Busey, Elysia Rotaru, Nathaniel Arcand, Dean McDermott, Peter Skagen, Dan McDougall, John Tierney, and Dave Burchill. Reiné co-wrote the script with Ethan Wiley, and will direct once more. In the film, the devil’s outlaw and reluctant servant, Guerrero returns from the dead again, forced to protect a stolen relic from getting into the hands of Jackson Boomer (Busey) and his gang of soldiers, but Jackson will stop at nothing to raise his comrades from the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 20, 2017
Horror Fuel

Jason Mewes Making His Directorial Debut And Starring As A Serial Killer In ‘The Madness In The Method’

Image: turkcealtyazi.org Jason Mewes, one half of the duo of Jay and Silent Bob, will soon be making his feature directorial debut with the thriller ‘The Madness in the Method’, in which he also plays the role of a serial killer. Mewes will co-star alongside Danny Trejo (Machete), Vinnie Jones (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels), Mickey Gooch Jr. (Deported), Matt Willis (East Enders), Judd Nelson (Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back), Teri Hatcher (Desperate Housewives), Dean Cain (Vendetta), and Mewe’s long time partner in crime Kevin Smith. Legend Stan Lee will be making a cameo. The film is set in an alternate universe where Kevin Smith gives me some advice to try taking on ‘method’ acting in order to help me to be taken seriously as an actor with real range in Hollywood,” Mewes told THR. “Problem is that the process slowly begins to send me mad as I take to method acting a little too well!” Something tells

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 29, 2016
Horror Fuel

Death House Releases New Promotional Art

Death House, one of the most highly anticipated horror films of 2016, has just released new artwork by artist Sean Wilson. Director Harrison Smith had this to say about the new poster: We hope the artwork reflects the complexity of the film, hints of steam punk and also a solid sign of the horror Death House contains behind its walls. Smith pointed out an interesting detail about the artwork to me. If you look closely at the left eye (our right) you will see an aerial photo of the Death House facility. Smith, known for his films Camp Dread, The Fields, 6 Degrees of Hell, and Zombie Killers: Elephant’s Graveyard, not only directed but also penned the script, based on the original screenplay by Gunnar Hansen who played Leatherface in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Hansen gave Smith his blessing on the new script before he passed away in 2015. Death House features a cast of genre legends like we’ve

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 18, 2016
Horror Fuel

Two More Horror Icons Join The Cast Of Harrison Smith’s Death House

Harrison Smith’s upcoming film Death House has a cast so impressive it makes you feel as if your head is going to explode. But don’t be mistaken, Death House, which is set to be the first film in a six film franchise, is not some gimmick who relies on cameos to carry the film. It has a great story. And no, there is no Freddy vs Jason or anything like that. The stars play new characters from an original story created by Gunnar Hansen, the actor who played Leatherface in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, among other things. Smith talks about the film with so much passion and excitement. If you have read his pieces on Cynema on our website you would know that he is serious about the horror genre. Smith has several great horror films to his credit, including 6 Degrees of Hell, Camp Dread, The Fields, Zombie Killers: Elephant’s Graveyard. I last spoke Harrison about the project

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 3, 2016
Horror Fuel

Writer/Director Harrison Smith Provides Us With An Update On His Film Death House

The horror community is a buzz over the upcoming film Death House, a film like no other horror film ever made. Death House has a cast so impressive it makes you feel as if your head is going to explode. But don’t be mistaken, Death House is not some gimmick who relies on cameos to carry the film. It has a great story. And no, there is no Freddy vs Jason or anything like that. The stars play new characters from an original story created by Gunnar Hansen, the actor who played Leatherface in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, among other things. What truly makes the film special is that it was Gunnar Hansen’s last project. He poured his heart into the script. Just before he passed away the script was turned over to Harrison Smith who rewrote the script with Gunnar. Gunnar approved the script before he passed and gave his blessing to Smith, who is dedicated to making

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 14, 2016
Horror Fuel

L.A. Slasher Coming To DVD And VOD

The dark horror-comedy L.A. Slasher will be making it’s way to DVD and VOD on December 8th, via Archstone Distribution. Martin Owen directed the film, which stars Mischa Barton, Dave Bautista, Danny Trejo, Eric Roberts, Drake Bell, Brooke Hogan, Elizabeth Morris, Abigail Wright, Marisa Lauren and Andy Dick. L.A. Slasher takes a swing at reality TV and the hype of people who are famous for being famous. According to Owen the film explores “…why it has become acceptable to become an influential star based on no merit or talent, the story follows the titular Slasher character as he systematically abducts these “stars” much to the joy of the online public who view his exploits via social media, and who subsequently and enthusiastically support his mantra of ‘Death To Reality TV’.” Come December 8th you will be able to find the DVD in stores, such as Wal-Mart and on digital platforms. You can now preorder ‘L.A. Slasher’ on Amazon.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 29, 2015