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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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‘Sam & Mattie Make A Zombie Movie’ Documentary Centers On Filmmakers With Down Syndrome

What do you get when two best friends with Down Syndrome rally their hometown of Providence to make their dreams of making a horror movie come true? You get the inspiring documentary Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie! The two inspiring guys convinced Sam’s older brother Jesse and his band of filmmaking friends to join them in bringing their film to life. The only rule: the duo’s original artistic vision must remain intact. This meant Sam and Mattie would storyboard, script, produce, cast, and star in their dream project: 2016’s Spring Break Zombie Massacre. This is just one of those magical stories,” says co-director and director of Spring Break Zombie Massacre, Bobby Carnevale. “We started out thinking we’d be filming their movie with iPhones and ketchup, but Sam and Mattie’s big dreams were infectious, so everyone offered to pitch in. The fact that we ended up with such an incredible film proves that when you bring the right people

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2021
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Award-Winning Director & Composer Martin Guigui Talks ‘Paradise Cove’

Award-winning filmmaker, music director, composer, and Grammy nominee Martin Guigui discusses his new film Paradise Cove in our interview. Guigui has directed Feature Films, Music Videos, composed music for film and TV, worked on over 100 productions, produced over 50 music albums, toured extensively, and is a Music Director for high profile Broadcast Concert Events. Starring BAFTA Nominee Mena Suvari (“Ameican Horror Story,” “South of Hell”), Todd Grinnell (“Revenge,” “One Day at a Time”), and Kristin Bauer van Straten (“True Blood”) the thriller centers on a contractor and his wife who move to Malibu to flip his mother’s beach house only to be terrorized by the deranged homeless lady living under the home. Below you will find the conversation I had with Martin, who is kind and down to earth, about Paradise Cove. Martin Guigui: “I see our number starts with 478, is that Georgia?” HorrorFuel: “It is.” Martin Guigui: “I just shot a film in Savannah, Drama Drama, it’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 12, 2021
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Actor, Writer, And Director Brian Metcalf Talks About His New Film ‘Adverse’

Filmmaker Brian Metcalf (Living Among Us) has a new film coming out, Adverse, starring Academy Award® Nominee Mickey Rourke, Academy Award® Nominee Sean Astin, Golden Globe® Nominee Lou Diamond Phillips, Golden Globe® Nominee Penelope Ann Miller, and more. Not only did Metcalf write, direct, and produce Adverse, he also acts in it as well. The talented filmmaker sat down with us to discuss the film which is due out on February 12, 2021. In the gritty, intense urban thriller, one man is on a quest for revenge. Struggling to make ends meet, rideshare driver Ethan (Nicholas) learns his sister Mia is deep in debt to a sleazy drug dealer. When Mia goes missing, Ethan discovers that crime boss Kaden (Rourke) is behind the act, and to get close to him Ethan takes a job as Kaden’s driver. One by one Ethan hunts down members of Kaden’s crew to wreak bloody vengeance as he prepares to confront Kaden himself. HorrorFuel: “How

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 4, 2021
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An Interview With ‘Shadow In The Cloud’ Director Roseanne Liang

Roseanne Liang is the director and writer of the action-horror Shadow in the Cloud, which I called “a must-see action-packed flick.” in my review. After watching the movie I was excited to speak with Roseanne about the film. In Shadow in the Cloud, set in the throes of World War II, Captain Maude Garrett (Chloë Grace Moretz ) joins the all-male crew of a B-17 bomber with a top-secret package. Caught off guard by the presence of a woman on a military flight, the crew tests Maude’s every move. Just as her quick wit is winning them over, strange happenings and holes in her backstory incite paranoia surrounding her true mission. But this crew has more to fear…lurking in the shadows, something sinister is tearing at the heart of the plane. Trapped between an oncoming air ambush and an evil lurking within, Maude must push beyond her limits to save the hapless crew and protect her mysterious cargo. Nick Robinson,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 1, 2021
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An Interview With Beast Mode’s Chris Freeman & Spain Willingham

I absolutely love it when I get to talk to filmmakers who are really excited and proud of the films they make. That is the case with Chris W. Freeman (Evil Takes Root) and Spain Willingham (First World Problems) who are thrilled about their new horror-comedy Beast Mode. The 80s throwback horror tells the story of a has-been Hollywood producer (C. Thomas Howell), who after accidentally killing his lead star (James Duval), turns to an ancient herbal elixir, in the hope that it will save his career. He makes a dark deal that unleashes a band of bloodthirsty, shape-shifting, ferocious beasts on LA. C Thomas Howell (The Amazing Spider-Man, The Hitcher), Leslie Easterbrook (The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween), Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop), James Hong (Blade Runner, Big Trouble in Little China), and James Duval (Gone in 60 Seconds, Donnie Darko) star in this insane, fun flick. Chris Freeman has worked behind-the-scenes on a ton of blockbusters such as Troy, Battle

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2020
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“All Hail The Popcorn King” Documentary Explores The Life Of Joe R. Lansdale (Trailer)

Joe R. Lansdale has created an incredible legacy, writing films such as Bubba Ho-Tep, Masters of Horror, and Cold Jury, as well as series episodes for “Creepshow (2019)”, “Hap and Leonard”, and “Batman: The Animated Series”. That legacy will be explored in the new documentary All Hail the Popcorn King. Filmmaker Hansi Oppenheimer paints a vivid picture of award-winning author and screenwriter and martial artist Joe R.Lansdale in what’s been described as a “five-star” film (GrimdarkMagazine). Chronicling the life and career of the Lone Star State’s “writer of the purple rage” (The Austin Chronicle), the acclaimed documentary also features new interviews with the likes of Bruce Campbell, James Purefoy, Joe Hill, Don Coscarelli, Mick Garris, Del Howison, Amber Benson, novelist David J. Schow, and former Fangoria editor Tony Timpone. All Hail The Popcorn King has been touring the country and will be released wider over the coming months. Oppenheimer produced the fan-centric creative event SqueeCon 12/18, produces a podcast, The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 1, 2020
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An Interview With Indie Filmmaker Dustin Austen

Filmmaker Dustin Austen took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to talk with me about his films and the horror genre in general. KM “How old were you when you saw your first horror film?” DA ” I was three and it was ‘An American Werewolf in London’. My dad sat down and said “It’s a puppet, there are cameras.” I thought, “How did they do it?” That’s really what started me on my path.” KM “How did you get into filmmaking?” DA “For me, I originally wanted to do special effects. That was until I saw ‘Evil Dead 2’. I didn’t know cameras could do that. My awesome dad gave me a camcorder, as a kid I spent a lot of time making my friends run through the woods, while I hit them with sticks. I still run around with a camera. In fact, I still have that camcorder as a reminder. Back then I had to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 17, 2015

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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

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021
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‘Sam & Mattie Make A Zombie Movie’ Documentary Centers On Filmmakers With Down Syndrome

What do you get when two best friends with Down Syndrome rally their hometown of Providence to make their dreams of making a horror movie come true? You get the inspiring documentary Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie! The two inspiring guys convinced Sam’s older brother Jesse and his band of filmmaking friends to join them in bringing their film to life. The only rule: the duo’s original artistic vision must remain intact. This meant Sam and Mattie would storyboard, script, produce, cast, and star in their dream project: 2016’s Spring Break Zombie Massacre. This is just one of those magical stories,” says co-director and director of Spring Break Zombie Massacre, Bobby Carnevale. “We started out thinking we’d be filming their movie with iPhones and ketchup, but Sam and Mattie’s big dreams were infectious, so everyone offered to pitch in. The fact that we ended up with such an incredible film proves that when you bring the right people

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2021
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Award-Winning Director & Composer Martin Guigui Talks ‘Paradise Cove’

Award-winning filmmaker, music director, composer, and Grammy nominee Martin Guigui discusses his new film Paradise Cove in our interview. Guigui has directed Feature Films, Music Videos, composed music for film and TV, worked on over 100 productions, produced over 50 music albums, toured extensively, and is a Music Director for high profile Broadcast Concert Events. Starring BAFTA Nominee Mena Suvari (“Ameican Horror Story,” “South of Hell”), Todd Grinnell (“Revenge,” “One Day at a Time”), and Kristin Bauer van Straten (“True Blood”) the thriller centers on a contractor and his wife who move to Malibu to flip his mother’s beach house only to be terrorized by the deranged homeless lady living under the home. Below you will find the conversation I had with Martin, who is kind and down to earth, about Paradise Cove. Martin Guigui: “I see our number starts with 478, is that Georgia?” HorrorFuel: “It is.” Martin Guigui: “I just shot a film in Savannah, Drama Drama, it’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 12, 2021
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Actor, Writer, And Director Brian Metcalf Talks About His New Film ‘Adverse’

Filmmaker Brian Metcalf (Living Among Us) has a new film coming out, Adverse, starring Academy Award® Nominee Mickey Rourke, Academy Award® Nominee Sean Astin, Golden Globe® Nominee Lou Diamond Phillips, Golden Globe® Nominee Penelope Ann Miller, and more. Not only did Metcalf write, direct, and produce Adverse, he also acts in it as well. The talented filmmaker sat down with us to discuss the film which is due out on February 12, 2021. In the gritty, intense urban thriller, one man is on a quest for revenge. Struggling to make ends meet, rideshare driver Ethan (Nicholas) learns his sister Mia is deep in debt to a sleazy drug dealer. When Mia goes missing, Ethan discovers that crime boss Kaden (Rourke) is behind the act, and to get close to him Ethan takes a job as Kaden’s driver. One by one Ethan hunts down members of Kaden’s crew to wreak bloody vengeance as he prepares to confront Kaden himself. HorrorFuel: “How

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 4, 2021
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An Interview With ‘Shadow In The Cloud’ Director Roseanne Liang

Roseanne Liang is the director and writer of the action-horror Shadow in the Cloud, which I called “a must-see action-packed flick.” in my review. After watching the movie I was excited to speak with Roseanne about the film. In Shadow in the Cloud, set in the throes of World War II, Captain Maude Garrett (Chloë Grace Moretz ) joins the all-male crew of a B-17 bomber with a top-secret package. Caught off guard by the presence of a woman on a military flight, the crew tests Maude’s every move. Just as her quick wit is winning them over, strange happenings and holes in her backstory incite paranoia surrounding her true mission. But this crew has more to fear…lurking in the shadows, something sinister is tearing at the heart of the plane. Trapped between an oncoming air ambush and an evil lurking within, Maude must push beyond her limits to save the hapless crew and protect her mysterious cargo. Nick Robinson,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 1, 2021
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An Interview With Beast Mode’s Chris Freeman & Spain Willingham

I absolutely love it when I get to talk to filmmakers who are really excited and proud of the films they make. That is the case with Chris W. Freeman (Evil Takes Root) and Spain Willingham (First World Problems) who are thrilled about their new horror-comedy Beast Mode. The 80s throwback horror tells the story of a has-been Hollywood producer (C. Thomas Howell), who after accidentally killing his lead star (James Duval), turns to an ancient herbal elixir, in the hope that it will save his career. He makes a dark deal that unleashes a band of bloodthirsty, shape-shifting, ferocious beasts on LA. C Thomas Howell (The Amazing Spider-Man, The Hitcher), Leslie Easterbrook (The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween), Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop), James Hong (Blade Runner, Big Trouble in Little China), and James Duval (Gone in 60 Seconds, Donnie Darko) star in this insane, fun flick. Chris Freeman has worked behind-the-scenes on a ton of blockbusters such as Troy, Battle

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2020
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“All Hail The Popcorn King” Documentary Explores The Life Of Joe R. Lansdale (Trailer)

Joe R. Lansdale has created an incredible legacy, writing films such as Bubba Ho-Tep, Masters of Horror, and Cold Jury, as well as series episodes for “Creepshow (2019)”, “Hap and Leonard”, and “Batman: The Animated Series”. That legacy will be explored in the new documentary All Hail the Popcorn King. Filmmaker Hansi Oppenheimer paints a vivid picture of award-winning author and screenwriter and martial artist Joe R.Lansdale in what’s been described as a “five-star” film (GrimdarkMagazine). Chronicling the life and career of the Lone Star State’s “writer of the purple rage” (The Austin Chronicle), the acclaimed documentary also features new interviews with the likes of Bruce Campbell, James Purefoy, Joe Hill, Don Coscarelli, Mick Garris, Del Howison, Amber Benson, novelist David J. Schow, and former Fangoria editor Tony Timpone. All Hail The Popcorn King has been touring the country and will be released wider over the coming months. Oppenheimer produced the fan-centric creative event SqueeCon 12/18, produces a podcast, The

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 1, 2020
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An Interview With Indie Filmmaker Dustin Austen

Filmmaker Dustin Austen took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to talk with me about his films and the horror genre in general. KM “How old were you when you saw your first horror film?” DA ” I was three and it was ‘An American Werewolf in London’. My dad sat down and said “It’s a puppet, there are cameras.” I thought, “How did they do it?” That’s really what started me on my path.” KM “How did you get into filmmaking?” DA “For me, I originally wanted to do special effects. That was until I saw ‘Evil Dead 2’. I didn’t know cameras could do that. My awesome dad gave me a camcorder, as a kid I spent a lot of time making my friends run through the woods, while I hit them with sticks. I still run around with a camera. In fact, I still have that camcorder as a reminder. Back then I had to

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 17, 2015