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Award-Winning Chiller ‘The Righteous’ Snags A Summer Release Date

Arrow Films announced today that they have acquired distribution rights to the extraordinary chiller The Righteous, an award-winning standout on the genre festival circuit. The film, a dark chiller about a burdened man who feels the wrath of a vengeful God, after he and his wife are visited by a mysterious stranger, marks the directorial debut or actor and writer Mark O’Brien (AMC’s “61st Street”, Blue Bayou, Ready or Not). Mark O’Brien, Henry Czerny (Ready or Not, Mission Impossible, “Revenge”), and Mimi Kuzyk (The Day After Tomorrow, The Final Cut, “Shadowhunters”) star. A unique and darkly engaging spiritual thriller, strikingly shot in black and white, The Righteous tells the story of Frederic (Henry Czerny) a grieving man struggling with his faith, who helps an injured young man, Aaron Smith (Mark O’Brien) who stumbles onto his property one night, claiming to be lost in the woods. Frederic and his wife (Mimi Kuzyk) invite the man to stay for the night, but

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 26, 2022

A First Look At The Irish Horror ‘Mandrake’

The first image from the upcoming Irish folk horror Mandrake has been shared by ScreenDaily ahead of its debut and sale at EFM. Mandrake follows a probation officer named Cathy Madden (Deirdre Mullins) who is put to the test when given the task of rehabilitating the notorious killer ‘Bloody’ Mary Laidlaw (Derbhle Crotty) back into society after two decades in jail. The film marks the feature debut of Irish director Lynn Davison and stars young Jude Hill, Deirdre Mullins, Derbhle Crotty, and Paul Kennedy. Marie-Thérèse Mackle and Paul Kennedy are executive producing the film written by Matt Harvey. Mandrake was financed by Northern Ireland Screen and Northern Ireland-based production house Yellowmoon.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 24, 2022

New ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Image Introduces A New Character

A new image has surfaced from Jurassic World: Dominion, introducing us to a new character that appears alongside franchise star Chris Pratt. The yet-to-be-named character featured is played by Fatherhood star DeWanda Wise. The new image was shared by Colin Trevorrow, the film’s director. It appears Wise is holding what looks like a taser as she stands beside Pratt’s Owen Grady, who himself is wielding a knife. The two look ready for a fight. Trevorrow simply captioned the image: “Heroes.” Pratt also shared the image and expressed his excitement to be working with Wise, saying, “Cannot wait to share the silver screen with the great and powerful @dewandawise as she makes an entrance you will never forget,” Pratt wrote on Instagram, adding: “Blessed. Humbled. Grateful.” Colin Trevorrow, who was also behind Jurassic World, directs from a script written by Emily Carmichael, based on a story by Trevorrow and Derek Connolly. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and BD Wong are returning

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 9, 2022

We’ve Got Your First Look At the Psychological Thriller ‘Find Her’

Ahead of its 2022 release, we’ve got the first look at director Nick McCallum‘s upcoming psychological thriller Find Her, giving you the first glimpse at the main cast. In the film, Isaiah Slade, a mysterious ex-cop with an addiction to uppers, arrives in a small town searching for answers to a murdered ranch owner and his still-missing daughter. Slowly it becomes clear that he has his own personal agenda to find the truth. Emmy Award-winner Evan Zissimopulos serves as director of photography for the film that stars Nick McCallum (Burning Kentucky), Richard Gunn (Clemency), Stelio Savante, (Running For Grace), Rebecca Lines (The Falcon And The Winter Soldier), Anais Lilit (The Walking Dead: Red Machete), Randall Gonzalez (Greenland), John James (Axcellerator), Mary Drew Ahrens, John Daniel Gates and G. Andrew Ahrens who also serves as producer. As soon as a release date is announced, we’ll let you know.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 5, 2022

Chris Pratt Flees From An Atrociraptor In New Image From ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’

After a long wait, we are just six months away from the release of Jurassic World: Dominion. A new image (via Empire) has been unveiled, giving us our first look at star Chris Pratt fleeing from an Atrociraptor. “Where the Velociraptor is a little bit more of a stealth hunter, the Atrociraptors are a bit more brutish,” director Colin Trevorrow tells Empire, explaining the image you’ll find below. “These things will just come at you. And in this particular case, they’ve picked his scent, and they’re not going to stop until he’s dead. They’re pretty brutal. They’re pretty vicious.” Brilliant filmmaker Colin Trevorrow, who was behind Jurassic World, directs from a script written by Emily Carmichael, based on a story by Trevorrow and Derek Connolly. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and BD Wong are all returning for Dominion as are stars of the original trilogy, Sam Neill, Lauren Dern, and Jeff Goldblum. New cast members include María Gabriela de Faría

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 21, 2021

Danny Hassel Makes His Return To Horror In The Upcoming Film ‘Nightfall’ (Poster Reveal)

Today, we’ve got the poster and synopsis for Nightfall that sees Danny Hassel, from A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 and 5, making his return to the horror genre. From director Rene Perez (Cry Havoc) who specializes in making retro themes grindhouse style movies, comes the tale of Joanna (Viveann Vankeith), a beautiful young woman who is unable to raise enough money to pay for the chemotherapy she needs. A stranger (Chelsea Evered) arrives and makes Joanna believe that she can be cured by ingesting drops of blood from a mysterious donor whose blood can cure the sick. In desperation, Joanna travels to an isolated compound to meet the donor. It is a beautiful and elegant Countess (Wilma Elles) who only comes out at night and who is guarded by an Ex-Army Ranger (Played by real-life Army Ranger Danny Hassel). The countess is willing to cure Joanna, for a price. The Countess demands lifelong servitude. Joanna must choose wisely as

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2021

Bryce Dallas Howard Is Neck Deep In Trouble In New ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Image

Jurassic World: Dominion is heading to theaters next summer. So far, we’ve shared the 5-minute prologue, but today we’ve got the first image from the sequel (via Total Film) that shows Bryce Dallas Howard‘s character Claire up to her neck in trouble. Brilliant filmmaker Colin Trevorrow, who was behind Jurassic World, directs from a script written by Emily Carmichael, based on a story by Trevorrow and Derek Connolly. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and BD Wong are all returning for Dominion as are stars of the original trilogy, Sam Neill, Lauren Dern, and Jeff Goldblum. Following the release of the poster earlier this month, director Colin Trevorrow teased that Dominion will show dinosaurs in their original habitat. “Ever since I was a kid, I have wanted to see dinosaurs in their natural habitat,” he explained. “It may have taken a few decades, but with a little help from ILM, Universal and Amblin, it has finally happened. This preview is just

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 7, 2021

John Jarratt Returns To Horror In ‘The Possessed’ (First Look)

Wolf Creek star John Jarratt returns to the silver screen with The Possessed, a spine-tingling film that will keep you on the edge of your seat. And we’ve got the first images that tease the horrors that await. 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) who 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 else like himself, nor did he anticipate needing her help. When summoned to a hauntingly beautiful

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021

Check Out The First Images From ‘Scream’!

The Scream franchise returns to theaters this January. Today, Entertainment Weekly shared the first images from the movie directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and producer Chad Villella, the three members of the filmmaking group known as Radio Silence (Ready or Not, V/H/S, Southbound). These first images feature our favorite franchise characters from the franchise, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), Gail Weathers (Courtney Cox), and Dewey Riley (David Arquette). Deputy Judy Hicks (Marley Shelton) from Scream 4 also returns. New cast members include Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Jack Quaid, and Dylan Minnette. James Vanderbilt (Murder Mystery, Zodiac, The Amazing Spider-Man) and Guy Busick (Ready or Not, Castle Rock)penned the script Kevin Williamson returns as executive producer for Scream, opening in theaters on January 14, 2022. Jenna Ortega – Image Credit: BROWNIE HARRIS/PARAMOUNT PICTURES David Arquette – Image Credit: BROWNIE HARRIS/PARAMOUNT PICTURES Ghostface – Image Credit: BROWNIE HARRIS/PARAMOUNT PICTURES Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox – Image Credit: BROWNIE

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021

A First Look Trailer Is Here For Netflix & Neil Gaiman’s “The Sandman”

After a long wait, the first glimpse at the upcoming adaptation of Neil Gaiman‘s “The Sandman” is finally here. The footage was released during this weekend’s TADUM event. Much of the footage depicts Dream’s imprisonment along with a group trying to capture Death. The official synopsis goes like this: “A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama, and legend are seamlessly interwoven, The Sandman follows the people and places affected by Morpheus, the Dream King, as he mends the cosmic — and human — mistakes he’s made during his vast existence.” The series, which Gaiman will executive produce, also stars Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer, Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne, Charles Dance as Roderick Burgess, Boyd Holbrook as The Corinthian, Asim Chaudhry as Abel, Sanjeev Bhaskar as Cain, Mason Alexander Park as Desire, Donna Preston as Despair, Jenna Coleman as Johanna Constantine, Niamh Walsh as Ethel Cripps, David Thewlis as John Dee, Kyo Ra as

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 27, 2021

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Award-Winning Chiller ‘The Righteous’ Snags A Summer Release Date

Arrow Films announced today that they have acquired distribution rights to the extraordinary chiller The Righteous, an award-winning standout on the genre festival circuit. The film, a dark chiller about a burdened man who feels the wrath of a vengeful God, after he and his wife are visited by a mysterious stranger, marks the directorial debut or actor and writer Mark O’Brien (AMC’s “61st Street”, Blue Bayou, Ready or Not). Mark O’Brien, Henry Czerny (Ready or Not, Mission Impossible, “Revenge”), and Mimi Kuzyk (The Day After Tomorrow, The Final Cut, “Shadowhunters”) star. A unique and darkly engaging spiritual thriller, strikingly shot in black and white, The Righteous tells the story of Frederic (Henry Czerny) a grieving man struggling with his faith, who helps an injured young man, Aaron Smith (Mark O’Brien) who stumbles onto his property one night, claiming to be lost in the woods. Frederic and his wife (Mimi Kuzyk) invite the man to stay for the night, but

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 26, 2022

A First Look At The Irish Horror ‘Mandrake’

The first image from the upcoming Irish folk horror Mandrake has been shared by ScreenDaily ahead of its debut and sale at EFM. Mandrake follows a probation officer named Cathy Madden (Deirdre Mullins) who is put to the test when given the task of rehabilitating the notorious killer ‘Bloody’ Mary Laidlaw (Derbhle Crotty) back into society after two decades in jail. The film marks the feature debut of Irish director Lynn Davison and stars young Jude Hill, Deirdre Mullins, Derbhle Crotty, and Paul Kennedy. Marie-Thérèse Mackle and Paul Kennedy are executive producing the film written by Matt Harvey. Mandrake was financed by Northern Ireland Screen and Northern Ireland-based production house Yellowmoon.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 24, 2022

New ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Image Introduces A New Character

A new image has surfaced from Jurassic World: Dominion, introducing us to a new character that appears alongside franchise star Chris Pratt. The yet-to-be-named character featured is played by Fatherhood star DeWanda Wise. The new image was shared by Colin Trevorrow, the film’s director. It appears Wise is holding what looks like a taser as she stands beside Pratt’s Owen Grady, who himself is wielding a knife. The two look ready for a fight. Trevorrow simply captioned the image: “Heroes.” Pratt also shared the image and expressed his excitement to be working with Wise, saying, “Cannot wait to share the silver screen with the great and powerful @dewandawise as she makes an entrance you will never forget,” Pratt wrote on Instagram, adding: “Blessed. Humbled. Grateful.” Colin Trevorrow, who was also behind Jurassic World, directs from a script written by Emily Carmichael, based on a story by Trevorrow and Derek Connolly. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and BD Wong are returning

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 9, 2022

We’ve Got Your First Look At the Psychological Thriller ‘Find Her’

Ahead of its 2022 release, we’ve got the first look at director Nick McCallum‘s upcoming psychological thriller Find Her, giving you the first glimpse at the main cast. In the film, Isaiah Slade, a mysterious ex-cop with an addiction to uppers, arrives in a small town searching for answers to a murdered ranch owner and his still-missing daughter. Slowly it becomes clear that he has his own personal agenda to find the truth. Emmy Award-winner Evan Zissimopulos serves as director of photography for the film that stars Nick McCallum (Burning Kentucky), Richard Gunn (Clemency), Stelio Savante, (Running For Grace), Rebecca Lines (The Falcon And The Winter Soldier), Anais Lilit (The Walking Dead: Red Machete), Randall Gonzalez (Greenland), John James (Axcellerator), Mary Drew Ahrens, John Daniel Gates and G. Andrew Ahrens who also serves as producer. As soon as a release date is announced, we’ll let you know.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 5, 2022

Chris Pratt Flees From An Atrociraptor In New Image From ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’

After a long wait, we are just six months away from the release of Jurassic World: Dominion. A new image (via Empire) has been unveiled, giving us our first look at star Chris Pratt fleeing from an Atrociraptor. “Where the Velociraptor is a little bit more of a stealth hunter, the Atrociraptors are a bit more brutish,” director Colin Trevorrow tells Empire, explaining the image you’ll find below. “These things will just come at you. And in this particular case, they’ve picked his scent, and they’re not going to stop until he’s dead. They’re pretty brutal. They’re pretty vicious.” Brilliant filmmaker Colin Trevorrow, who was behind Jurassic World, directs from a script written by Emily Carmichael, based on a story by Trevorrow and Derek Connolly. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and BD Wong are all returning for Dominion as are stars of the original trilogy, Sam Neill, Lauren Dern, and Jeff Goldblum. New cast members include María Gabriela de Faría

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 21, 2021

Danny Hassel Makes His Return To Horror In The Upcoming Film ‘Nightfall’ (Poster Reveal)

Today, we’ve got the poster and synopsis for Nightfall that sees Danny Hassel, from A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 and 5, making his return to the horror genre. From director Rene Perez (Cry Havoc) who specializes in making retro themes grindhouse style movies, comes the tale of Joanna (Viveann Vankeith), a beautiful young woman who is unable to raise enough money to pay for the chemotherapy she needs. A stranger (Chelsea Evered) arrives and makes Joanna believe that she can be cured by ingesting drops of blood from a mysterious donor whose blood can cure the sick. In desperation, Joanna travels to an isolated compound to meet the donor. It is a beautiful and elegant Countess (Wilma Elles) who only comes out at night and who is guarded by an Ex-Army Ranger (Played by real-life Army Ranger Danny Hassel). The countess is willing to cure Joanna, for a price. The Countess demands lifelong servitude. Joanna must choose wisely as

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2021

Bryce Dallas Howard Is Neck Deep In Trouble In New ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Image

Jurassic World: Dominion is heading to theaters next summer. So far, we’ve shared the 5-minute prologue, but today we’ve got the first image from the sequel (via Total Film) that shows Bryce Dallas Howard‘s character Claire up to her neck in trouble. Brilliant filmmaker Colin Trevorrow, who was behind Jurassic World, directs from a script written by Emily Carmichael, based on a story by Trevorrow and Derek Connolly. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and BD Wong are all returning for Dominion as are stars of the original trilogy, Sam Neill, Lauren Dern, and Jeff Goldblum. Following the release of the poster earlier this month, director Colin Trevorrow teased that Dominion will show dinosaurs in their original habitat. “Ever since I was a kid, I have wanted to see dinosaurs in their natural habitat,” he explained. “It may have taken a few decades, but with a little help from ILM, Universal and Amblin, it has finally happened. This preview is just

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 7, 2021

John Jarratt Returns To Horror In ‘The Possessed’ (First Look)

Wolf Creek star John Jarratt returns to the silver screen with The Possessed, a spine-tingling film that will keep you on the edge of your seat. And we’ve got the first images that tease the horrors that await. 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) who 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 else like himself, nor did he anticipate needing her help. When summoned to a hauntingly beautiful

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021

Check Out The First Images From ‘Scream’!

The Scream franchise returns to theaters this January. Today, Entertainment Weekly shared the first images from the movie directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and producer Chad Villella, the three members of the filmmaking group known as Radio Silence (Ready or Not, V/H/S, Southbound). These first images feature our favorite franchise characters from the franchise, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), Gail Weathers (Courtney Cox), and Dewey Riley (David Arquette). Deputy Judy Hicks (Marley Shelton) from Scream 4 also returns. New cast members include Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Jack Quaid, and Dylan Minnette. James Vanderbilt (Murder Mystery, Zodiac, The Amazing Spider-Man) and Guy Busick (Ready or Not, Castle Rock)penned the script Kevin Williamson returns as executive producer for Scream, opening in theaters on January 14, 2022. Jenna Ortega – Image Credit: BROWNIE HARRIS/PARAMOUNT PICTURES David Arquette – Image Credit: BROWNIE HARRIS/PARAMOUNT PICTURES Ghostface – Image Credit: BROWNIE HARRIS/PARAMOUNT PICTURES Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox – Image Credit: BROWNIE

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021

A First Look Trailer Is Here For Netflix & Neil Gaiman’s “The Sandman”

After a long wait, the first glimpse at the upcoming adaptation of Neil Gaiman‘s “The Sandman” is finally here. The footage was released during this weekend’s TADUM event. Much of the footage depicts Dream’s imprisonment along with a group trying to capture Death. The official synopsis goes like this: “A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama, and legend are seamlessly interwoven, The Sandman follows the people and places affected by Morpheus, the Dream King, as he mends the cosmic — and human — mistakes he’s made during his vast existence.” The series, which Gaiman will executive produce, also stars Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer, Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne, Charles Dance as Roderick Burgess, Boyd Holbrook as The Corinthian, Asim Chaudhry as Abel, Sanjeev Bhaskar as Cain, Mason Alexander Park as Desire, Donna Preston as Despair, Jenna Coleman as Johanna Constantine, Niamh Walsh as Ethel Cripps, David Thewlis as John Dee, Kyo Ra as

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 27, 2021
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