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Glenn Douglas Packard Announces Pitchfork II: Homecoming

Writer-director Glenn Douglas Packard’s (interview) 2016 indie horror slasher Pitchfork introduced us to a new masked killer born out of abuse. Packard has now informed us that we’re getting a sequel, Pitchfork II: Homecoming. While many details are still being kept quiet, we do know that actress Addisyn Wallace (interview), who was twelve during the original’s filming, is returning to reprise her role as Jenny in the sequel. Packard tells us she “plays a big part in the sequel with her pet Pitchfork.” In the first film, “having recently shared a life-changing secret with his family, Hunter recruits his friends to come with him from New York to the farm where he grew up as he faces his parents for the first time. As the college students enjoy the fresh air of Michigan farm country, an older, more dangerous secret slowly emerges. While Hunter navigates a new place within his conservative family, a vicious creature from their past descends on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 29, 2020

News

Slasher ‘Pitchfork’ Gets Its Own Comic Book

Earlier this year, Glenn Packard’s award-winning slasher film Pitchfork debuted (review). Now, Packard (interview) has informed us that the companion comic has been unleashed. In the film, having recently shared a life-changing secret with his family, Hunter recruits his friends to come with him from New York to the farm where he grew up as he faces his parents for the first time. As the college students enjoy the fresh air of Michigan farm country, an older, more dangerous secret slowly emerges. While Hunter navigates a new place within his conservative family, a vicious creature from their past descends on the farm, putting the unsuspecting city kids in mortal danger. Now, the comic will allow audiences to continue to explore the story that introduced the world to a new monster, Pitchfork. From the Announcement: “2017 is the year of the slasher with Chucky, Leatherface, Jigsaw, Samara, Creeper, Annabelle & Glenn Douglas Packard’s well-received, Film Festival Award Winning indie horror ‘Pitchfork’

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 25, 2017

Interviews

Director Glenn Packard Talks Horror & The LBGTQ Community In An Interview

With June being Pride month I wanted to examine the horror genre from the LBGTQ point of view. Emmy Award Nominee, choreographer and creator/director Glenn Packard, the man behind the 2017 slasher film Pitchfork (review), sat down with me to answer a few question about the genre from his point of view. Horror Fuel: “What does Pride Month mean to you?” Packard: “It’s a time to celebrate who I am, to remember those who marched for us to have the same rights as other humans. It is a time for me to stand tall and let the world know I am proud of who I am, and to never stop believing in yourself and to lead by example. What does it mean to you horror sis?” Horror Fuel: “It’s a time to celebrate those who have the strength to live life on their terms, to be proud of who they are, and the love they share.” Horror Fuel: “Will you

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 12, 2017

Trailers

Bring Home Your Copy Of PITCHFORK Today

Writer-director Glenn Douglas Packard’s highly anticipated indie sleeper hit, Pitchfork is now out on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD (our review). Daniel Wilkinson, Lindsey Nicole, Brian Raetz, Ryan Moore, Celina Beach, Keith Webb, Sheila Leason, Nicole Dambro, Vibhu Raghave, Rachel Carter, Andrew Dawe-Collins, Carol Ludwick, Derek Reynolds, Addisyn Wallace and Anisbel Lopez co-star in this slasher, written by Packard and Darryl F. Gariglio. In the film, having recently shared a life-changing secret with his family, Hunter recruits his friends to come with him from New York to the farm where he grew up as he faces his parents for the first time. As the college students enjoy the fresh air of Michigan farm country, an older, more dangerous secret slowly emerges. While Hunter navigates a new place within his conservative family, a vicious creature from their past descends on the farm, putting the unsuspecting city kids in mortal danger. Packard produced Pitchfork alongside Gariglio and Noreen Marriott. Shauan Cairo serves

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 2, 2017

Interviews

Addisyn Wallace Talks With Us About Her Acting Debut In The Indie Sleeper Hit ‘Pitchfork’

Many actors and actress get their start at a young age. That is the case with young actress and dancer Addisyn Wallace. Wallace recently made her feature debut with Glenn Douglas Packard‘s slasher film ‘Pitchfork‘. Addisyn and I sat down to talk about her role, her background as a dancer, and what she hopes the future will bring. Horror Fuel: “In Pitchfork you play the role of Jenny, can you tell us a little about her?” AW : “Jenny is twelve-years-old, she’s a farmers girl, she’s like an animal whisperer, and she loves her family. She’s really a daddy’s girl. She’s a really strong girl, independent, she can do things on her own. I really love Jenny.” Horror Fuel: “Did you like working with the horse?” AW : “At first I was really timid, a little scared, but then Glenn’s dad let me ride the horse and I got really comfortable. Horses are so loving. I actually want to do

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 31, 2017

Trailers

Explore The Slasher ‘Pitchfork’ In New Featurette And Red Band Trailer

5A has unveiled the new Red Band trailer for Glenn Douglas Packard’s entertaining slasher film ‘Pitchfork’ (our review), along with a new featurette, titled ‘Making A Monster’, that takes viewers behind the scenes to witness the creation of a new slasher icon, Pitchfork. From the Press Release: Glenn Douglas Packard’s highly anticipated horror spectacle PITCHFORK premieres in theaters January 6 (in L.A) and On Demand January 13 from Uncork’d Entertainment. Having recently shared a life-changing secret with his family, Hunter recruits his friends to come with him from New York to the farm where he grew up as he faces his parents for the first time. As the college students enjoy the fresh air of Michigan farm country, an older, more dangerous secret slowly emerges. While Hunter navigates a new place within his conservative family, a vicious creature from their past descends on the farm, putting the unsuspecting city kids in mortal danger. Produced by Packard, Darryl F. Gariglio and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 12, 2017

Trailers

Pitchfork Gets A New Trailer Ahead Of Its January Release

A new trailer has been released ahead of the January release of Glenn Douglas Packard’s entertaining, highly anticipated slasher ‘Pitchfork’ (read our review here). From the Press Release: Glenn Douglas Packard’s highly anticipated horror spectacle PITCHFORK premieres in theaters January 6 (in L.A) and On Demand January 13 from Uncork’d Entertainment. Having recently shared a life-changing secret with his family, Hunter recruits his friends to come with him from New York to the farm where he grew up as he faces his parents for the first time. As the college students enjoy the fresh air of Michigan farm country, an older, more dangerous secret slowly emerges. While Hunter navigates a new place within his conservative family, a vicious creature from their past descends on the farm, putting the unsuspecting city kids in mortal danger. Produced by Packard, Darryl F. Gariglio and Noreen Marriott, with associate producer Shaun Cairo, and boasting a screenplay by Gariglio and Packard, PITCHFORK introduces audiences to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 18, 2016

Reviews

Surprising And Entertaining – A Review Of Pitchfork

This morning I sat down to watch Glenn Douglas Packard’s slasher ‘Pitchfork’. Watching a director’s first film is always interesting. You never know what to expect, usually it’s hit or miss. This time, I was pleasantly surprised, especially considering that this is Packard’s first real introduction into the genre. Packard’s well known for his work as a dancer and choreographer. He also serves as creative director and producer for the new series Men of the Strip on the E! Network. This Prime Time Emmy Award nominee has racked up quite a few awards, including two Fright Night Film Festival awards for Best Director and Best Feature Film for ‘Pitchfork’. ‘Pitchfork’ follows a young man who “recently shared a life-changing secret with his family, Hunter recruits his friends to come with him from New York to the farm where he grew up as he faces his parents for the first time. As the college students enjoy the fresh air of Michigan

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 12, 2016

Trailers

Witness The Birth Of A New Horror Icon In Glenn Douglas Packard’s ‘Pichfork’ – New Trailer

Glenn Douglas Packard’s makes his directorial debut with the highly anticipated horror film ‘Pitchfork‘, set to open in theaters and arrive On Demand this January from Uncork’d Entertainment. A new poster and trailer has just arrived, giving us a hint of the horror that the film contains. ‘ From the Press Release: Having recently shared a life-changing secret with his family, Hunter recruits his friends to come with him from New York to the farm where he grew up as he faces his parents for the first time. As the college students enjoy the fresh air of Michigan farm country, an older, more dangerous secret slowly emerges. While Hunter navigates a new place within his conservative family, a vicious creature from their past descends on the farm, putting the unsuspecting city kids in mortal danger. Produced by Packard, Darryl F. Gariglio and Noreen Marriott, with associate producer Shaun Cairo, and boasting a screenplay by Gariglio and Packard, PITCHFORK introduces audiences

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 9, 2016

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Love Is Murder In The First Teaser For Pitchfork

Actor-choreographer-producer Glenn Douglas Packard makes his directorial debut with the upcoming horror film Pitchfork, set to be the first in a new trilogy. Pitchfork follows a group of eight friends heading to a farm to help their friend that is facing a difficult time in his life. They’re there to help support him as he shares a long held secret. The friends soon learn that sometimes long-held secrets can turn out deadly. Pitchfork stars Daniel Wilkson, Brian Raetz, Ryan Moore, Lindsey Nicole, Celina Beach, Keith Webb, Nicole Dambro and Sheila Leason. This killer film is now in postproduction and is set to be released in late 2016. Packard is most well known as an award-winning dancer and choreographer. Aside from his horror film Pitchfork, he is also working as a creator, choreographer, creative director and producer for the upcoming series Men of the Strip that will be airing on E! Network. From the Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – Pioneer

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 25, 2016

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