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Bayview Entertainment Snags The Rights To Indie Horror ‘Reunion From Hell’

Bayview Entertainment has announced it has acquired all U.S. distribution rights to Reunion From Hell, the new horror film from co-directors Hayden Newman and Sam Hodge. In the film, “since his father’s passing, Riley Conner has not returned to his hometown. But when the news of a murdered friend comes to light, Riley is forced to return home, unknowing that his life, along with those of his friends, will soon be in grave danger. As the body count rises, Riley discovers that the killer has a very specific plan in mind while hunting down his former classmates. It’s a race against time as Riley must learn the identity of the killer, before all those he cares deeply for are dead. It’s going to be one hell of a reunion. Cathy Podwell, James Stokes, Adam Freeman, Hayden Newman, Deryk Wehrley, Jessa Flux, and Cody Alexander star. We’ll let you know as soon as a release date is announced.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 7, 2021
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This February, A Winter Getaway Turns Into A ‘Death Trip’ For A Group Of Friends

A group of friends finds themselves in serious danger this February in the brutal film Death Trip (review). “Four friends take a cottage trip in the dead of winter. During their stay, they discover dark details about the neighboring cottagers. After one of the friends is found mutilated, the group worries they’re being targeted by angry locals.” Kelly Kay, Tatyana Olal, Garrett Johnson, Melina Trimarchi, Zoe Slobodzian, Bruce Watts, and Brad MacDonald star. Directed by James Watts, who co-wrote the film with Kelly Watts, Death Trip will be available February 16, 2021, On Digital from Gravitas Ventures and Kamikaze Dogfight.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 16, 2021
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Mexican Horror Thriller ‘Rendez-Vous’ Out Now on Digital And VOD

The award-winning horror-thriller Rendez-Vous from writer-director Pablos Olmos Arrayales is out now on Digital and On Demand, from Level 33 Entertainment. . Filmed in one single take with no cuts, Rendez-Vous is an original Mexican thriller about a couple who meet online with one night, one chance to fall in love. When Lili and Eduardo meet up after connecting online, their first date takes an unexpected and terrifying turn as the evening progresses. In the English subtitled film, “Lili and Eduardo meet for the first time after connecting on a dating app. Eduardo arrives late but with a good reason in a place like Mexico City: he was mugged, and they took his phone so he couldn’t text her to say he was running late. While at first everything seems to be going fine, when Lili finds Eduardo’s phone in his jacket, things take an unexpected and terrifying turn for the worse.” Antonio Alcántara, Helena Puig, Markin López, Axel Zapién,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 13, 2021
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Making A Movie Goes Terribly Wrong When It’s Discovered There’s A ‘Devil In The Woods’

Following the success of the VHS documentary VHS Forever? Psychotronic People, the recently launched label VIPCO is releasing the British horror Devil in the Woods on Blu-ray and DVD. In the film, ” four young friends, after drifting apart due to tragedy, re-connect working on a film studies project. As time ticks on, and fractures appear, the group decides to make a film in the woods under the blood moon, but they are not alone…” Written and directed by Terence Elliott the film stars Dani Thompson (Axe to Grind, I Scream on the Beach!), Tim Faraday (Legend, Harvest of the Dead: Halloween Night), and Gemma Wilks (Skullz, Alien Outbreak). Devil in the Woods will be released February 8, 2021, and is available now to pre-order now from the VIPCO store with shipping available worldwide. Bonus Features: The Making of Devil in the Woods Trailer

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 6, 2021
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Director Mickey Reece Talks “Climate Of The Hunter” And “Agnes”

Writer-director Mickey Reece, known for his arthouse films such as Arrows of Outrageous Fortune, Mono, and more, sat down with us to discuss his new film Climate of the Hunter, out this month on VOD. In the film, starring Ginger Gilmartin, Mary Buss, Ben Hall, and Jacob Ryan Snovel, “two sisters, Alma and Elizabeth, along with a dog who’s described as a “philosopher,” have come to Alma’s remote house to reconnect with Wesley after twenty years. Alma is recently divorced and Elizabeth is a workaholic in Washington, D.C., while Wesley lives in Paris dealing with a wife recently struck with a fatal disease. When the three come together for dinner it has all the makings of a lovely adult melodrama about loneliness, and the desire to connect and share our lives with someone… but we must add to the mix one otherworldly piece of information: Wesley could be a vampire.” Horror Fuel: “Where did the idea come from for your

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 12, 2021
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Indie Horror ‘Capture Kill Release’ Now Out On Digital And VOD

, Directors Nick McAnulty and Brian Allan Stewart‘s intense indie horror Capture Kill Release is now out on VOD and On Demand on Amazon, iTunes, Google, and on Tubi and more, from Midnight Releasing Starring Jennifer Fraser, Farhang Ghajar, Jonathan Gates, Rich Piatkowski, and Christina Schimmel, the film centers on a couple plotting to murder a random stranger just for the thrill of it, but things turn ugly when one of them decides not to go through with it. Written by Nick McAnulty, Jennifer Fraser, and Farhang Ghajar, Capture Kill Release is produced by Nick McAnulty, Brian Allan Stewart, Ainslee Kennedy, and Graham Rogers. Executive producers include Nick McAnulty, Brian Allan Stewart, Ainslee Kennedy, and Graham Rogers. Mitchell Stacey provided special effects and makeup for the film.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 8, 2021
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A First Look At The Supernatural Indie Horror ‘Hell Wanted’

Today, we’ve got your first look at Hell Wanted from director Braxton Fannin, a supernatural tale about a man paying for the sins of his youth. In the film, written by Austin Phares and Braxton Fannin, seventeen-year-old Wallace made a blood oath with a demonic text and murdered his competitor in order to land a spot on his high school hockey team. After destroying his victim’s body and the infernal book by fire, he went about his life… but forty years later, working as the high school’s janitor, Wallace is about to come face-to-face with his tortured youth. Students have begun mysteriously disappearing from their after-school jobs and, with history prepped to repeat itself, this seemingly-mild mannered custodian is going to have to battle the demons from his past if he wants a fighting chance at saving the present.” William Balzac, Maite Elias-Nava, Caitlin Dullahan-Bates, Connor Vasile, and Joseph Melendez star in the film produced by Austin Phares. Hell Wanted

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 6, 2021
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Holiday Horror Anthology ’13 Slays Till X-Mas’ Now Available To Pre-Order!

Listen up horror fans, Bloodmoon Pictures has just announced that the holiday horror anthology 13 Slays Till X-Mas is now on pre-sale! Get your Blu-ray or grab a special signed copy today! 13 Slays Till X-Mas is set on December 24th, Christmas Eve, with five seemingly random men who are invited to a dive bar by a mysterious e-mail. They decide to pass the time by resurrecting the old tradition of telling scary stories on Christmas Eve. As each takes turns spinning yarns of yuletide terror it becomes evident, they may be harboring a dark and deadly secret. The film is from writer-producer P.J. Starks, the creator of Volumes of Blood, and producer Eric Huskisson (The Confession of Fred Krueger, VOB: Horror Stories)and features thirteen Christmas themed stories of merry mayhem from Brittany Blanton (Seasons Greetings 2), Sean Blevins (Trick or Treat), Jed Brian (Unlisted Owner), William Capps (After the Slasher), Alex Clark, John Hale (The Conduit), Blair Hoyle (Five

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2020
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Jamie Bernadette Joins The Cast Of ‘The Elsewhere’

333 Productions has now announced that Jamie Bernadette (I Spit On Your Grave: Deja Vu) has joined the cast of The Elsewhere as well as revealing that the campaign to fund the upcoming short horror slasher film is now live and already at 70% funded. The story centers on Emma, a struggling writer who begins her day by receiving incredible news about her latest story. Upon hearing the incredible news, her sister Sharon throws an impromptu celebration party for her later that night. Soon after arriving, Emma runs into an ex-boyfriend, Brad, who shows up uninvited and reminding her why they are no longer dating. At the height of the party, Emma is approached by a suave film executive, Steven, who appears to have ulterior motives for attending, but before his true intentions are known, their conversation is interrupted by a mysterious young woman named Jasmine. The party lasts well into the night with Emma being the center of attention

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2020
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One Man’s ‘Writer’s Block’ May Prove Fatal In New Movie

A struggling writer. A mysterious man with a wad of cash. The opportunity of a lifetime: co-author a book with best-selling author Chester Everett McGraw. All Skip Larson must do is sever ties to the outside world for six months and focus on his greatest passion: writing. It’s an opportunity too good to pass up. But Skip should have known that nothing comes easy in life . . . or death. Written, produced, and directed by Ray Spivey and Jeff Kerr. This award-winning indie thriller stars Mike Gassaway, Craig Nigh, Chris Warner, and introduces Jeannie Carter Cruz. Gravitas Ventures will release Writer’s Block on VOD and Digital and all major cable/satellite platforms on Tuesday, November 3.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 9, 2020

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Bayview Entertainment Snags The Rights To Indie Horror ‘Reunion From Hell’

Bayview Entertainment has announced it has acquired all U.S. distribution rights to Reunion From Hell, the new horror film from co-directors Hayden Newman and Sam Hodge. In the film, “since his father’s passing, Riley Conner has not returned to his hometown. But when the news of a murdered friend comes to light, Riley is forced to return home, unknowing that his life, along with those of his friends, will soon be in grave danger. As the body count rises, Riley discovers that the killer has a very specific plan in mind while hunting down his former classmates. It’s a race against time as Riley must learn the identity of the killer, before all those he cares deeply for are dead. It’s going to be one hell of a reunion. Cathy Podwell, James Stokes, Adam Freeman, Hayden Newman, Deryk Wehrley, Jessa Flux, and Cody Alexander star. We’ll let you know as soon as a release date is announced.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 7, 2021
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This February, A Winter Getaway Turns Into A ‘Death Trip’ For A Group Of Friends

A group of friends finds themselves in serious danger this February in the brutal film Death Trip (review). “Four friends take a cottage trip in the dead of winter. During their stay, they discover dark details about the neighboring cottagers. After one of the friends is found mutilated, the group worries they’re being targeted by angry locals.” Kelly Kay, Tatyana Olal, Garrett Johnson, Melina Trimarchi, Zoe Slobodzian, Bruce Watts, and Brad MacDonald star. Directed by James Watts, who co-wrote the film with Kelly Watts, Death Trip will be available February 16, 2021, On Digital from Gravitas Ventures and Kamikaze Dogfight.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 16, 2021
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Mexican Horror Thriller ‘Rendez-Vous’ Out Now on Digital And VOD

The award-winning horror-thriller Rendez-Vous from writer-director Pablos Olmos Arrayales is out now on Digital and On Demand, from Level 33 Entertainment. . Filmed in one single take with no cuts, Rendez-Vous is an original Mexican thriller about a couple who meet online with one night, one chance to fall in love. When Lili and Eduardo meet up after connecting online, their first date takes an unexpected and terrifying turn as the evening progresses. In the English subtitled film, “Lili and Eduardo meet for the first time after connecting on a dating app. Eduardo arrives late but with a good reason in a place like Mexico City: he was mugged, and they took his phone so he couldn’t text her to say he was running late. While at first everything seems to be going fine, when Lili finds Eduardo’s phone in his jacket, things take an unexpected and terrifying turn for the worse.” Antonio Alcántara, Helena Puig, Markin López, Axel Zapién,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 13, 2021
Horror Fuel

Making A Movie Goes Terribly Wrong When It’s Discovered There’s A ‘Devil In The Woods’

Following the success of the VHS documentary VHS Forever? Psychotronic People, the recently launched label VIPCO is releasing the British horror Devil in the Woods on Blu-ray and DVD. In the film, ” four young friends, after drifting apart due to tragedy, re-connect working on a film studies project. As time ticks on, and fractures appear, the group decides to make a film in the woods under the blood moon, but they are not alone…” Written and directed by Terence Elliott the film stars Dani Thompson (Axe to Grind, I Scream on the Beach!), Tim Faraday (Legend, Harvest of the Dead: Halloween Night), and Gemma Wilks (Skullz, Alien Outbreak). Devil in the Woods will be released February 8, 2021, and is available now to pre-order now from the VIPCO store with shipping available worldwide. Bonus Features: The Making of Devil in the Woods Trailer

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 6, 2021
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Director Mickey Reece Talks “Climate Of The Hunter” And “Agnes”

Writer-director Mickey Reece, known for his arthouse films such as Arrows of Outrageous Fortune, Mono, and more, sat down with us to discuss his new film Climate of the Hunter, out this month on VOD. In the film, starring Ginger Gilmartin, Mary Buss, Ben Hall, and Jacob Ryan Snovel, “two sisters, Alma and Elizabeth, along with a dog who’s described as a “philosopher,” have come to Alma’s remote house to reconnect with Wesley after twenty years. Alma is recently divorced and Elizabeth is a workaholic in Washington, D.C., while Wesley lives in Paris dealing with a wife recently struck with a fatal disease. When the three come together for dinner it has all the makings of a lovely adult melodrama about loneliness, and the desire to connect and share our lives with someone… but we must add to the mix one otherworldly piece of information: Wesley could be a vampire.” Horror Fuel: “Where did the idea come from for your

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 12, 2021
Horror Fuel

Indie Horror ‘Capture Kill Release’ Now Out On Digital And VOD

, Directors Nick McAnulty and Brian Allan Stewart‘s intense indie horror Capture Kill Release is now out on VOD and On Demand on Amazon, iTunes, Google, and on Tubi and more, from Midnight Releasing Starring Jennifer Fraser, Farhang Ghajar, Jonathan Gates, Rich Piatkowski, and Christina Schimmel, the film centers on a couple plotting to murder a random stranger just for the thrill of it, but things turn ugly when one of them decides not to go through with it. Written by Nick McAnulty, Jennifer Fraser, and Farhang Ghajar, Capture Kill Release is produced by Nick McAnulty, Brian Allan Stewart, Ainslee Kennedy, and Graham Rogers. Executive producers include Nick McAnulty, Brian Allan Stewart, Ainslee Kennedy, and Graham Rogers. Mitchell Stacey provided special effects and makeup for the film.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 8, 2021
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A First Look At The Supernatural Indie Horror ‘Hell Wanted’

Today, we’ve got your first look at Hell Wanted from director Braxton Fannin, a supernatural tale about a man paying for the sins of his youth. In the film, written by Austin Phares and Braxton Fannin, seventeen-year-old Wallace made a blood oath with a demonic text and murdered his competitor in order to land a spot on his high school hockey team. After destroying his victim’s body and the infernal book by fire, he went about his life… but forty years later, working as the high school’s janitor, Wallace is about to come face-to-face with his tortured youth. Students have begun mysteriously disappearing from their after-school jobs and, with history prepped to repeat itself, this seemingly-mild mannered custodian is going to have to battle the demons from his past if he wants a fighting chance at saving the present.” William Balzac, Maite Elias-Nava, Caitlin Dullahan-Bates, Connor Vasile, and Joseph Melendez star in the film produced by Austin Phares. Hell Wanted

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 6, 2021
Horror Fuel

Holiday Horror Anthology ’13 Slays Till X-Mas’ Now Available To Pre-Order!

Listen up horror fans, Bloodmoon Pictures has just announced that the holiday horror anthology 13 Slays Till X-Mas is now on pre-sale! Get your Blu-ray or grab a special signed copy today! 13 Slays Till X-Mas is set on December 24th, Christmas Eve, with five seemingly random men who are invited to a dive bar by a mysterious e-mail. They decide to pass the time by resurrecting the old tradition of telling scary stories on Christmas Eve. As each takes turns spinning yarns of yuletide terror it becomes evident, they may be harboring a dark and deadly secret. The film is from writer-producer P.J. Starks, the creator of Volumes of Blood, and producer Eric Huskisson (The Confession of Fred Krueger, VOB: Horror Stories)and features thirteen Christmas themed stories of merry mayhem from Brittany Blanton (Seasons Greetings 2), Sean Blevins (Trick or Treat), Jed Brian (Unlisted Owner), William Capps (After the Slasher), Alex Clark, John Hale (The Conduit), Blair Hoyle (Five

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2020
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Jamie Bernadette Joins The Cast Of ‘The Elsewhere’

333 Productions has now announced that Jamie Bernadette (I Spit On Your Grave: Deja Vu) has joined the cast of The Elsewhere as well as revealing that the campaign to fund the upcoming short horror slasher film is now live and already at 70% funded. The story centers on Emma, a struggling writer who begins her day by receiving incredible news about her latest story. Upon hearing the incredible news, her sister Sharon throws an impromptu celebration party for her later that night. Soon after arriving, Emma runs into an ex-boyfriend, Brad, who shows up uninvited and reminding her why they are no longer dating. At the height of the party, Emma is approached by a suave film executive, Steven, who appears to have ulterior motives for attending, but before his true intentions are known, their conversation is interrupted by a mysterious young woman named Jasmine. The party lasts well into the night with Emma being the center of attention

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 5, 2020
Horror Fuel

One Man’s ‘Writer’s Block’ May Prove Fatal In New Movie

A struggling writer. A mysterious man with a wad of cash. The opportunity of a lifetime: co-author a book with best-selling author Chester Everett McGraw. All Skip Larson must do is sever ties to the outside world for six months and focus on his greatest passion: writing. It’s an opportunity too good to pass up. But Skip should have known that nothing comes easy in life . . . or death. Written, produced, and directed by Ray Spivey and Jeff Kerr. This award-winning indie thriller stars Mike Gassaway, Craig Nigh, Chris Warner, and introduces Jeannie Carter Cruz. Gravitas Ventures will release Writer’s Block on VOD and Digital and all major cable/satellite platforms on Tuesday, November 3.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 9, 2020
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