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Watch The Hair-Raising New Werewolf Film ‘The Hunting’ Tonight

We just don’t get enough good werewolf movies these days, but director Mark Andrew Hamer aims to change that with his new hair-raising film The Hunting which will leave you howling with excitement. In the film, “When a mysterious animal attack leaves a mutilated body in the forest, a conservative small-town detective must enlist the help of an eager wildlife specialist to uncover the dark and disturbing truth that threatens the town.” The Hunting, starring Peyton Hillis, Joelle Westwood, Joaquin Guerrero, Angela Cole, Keith Migra, Alan Tuskes, Heidi Azaro, Billy Grimm, Daniel Repas, and Matt Tifft, was written by Mark Andrew Hamer as well as Heather Ryan and Terrance Ryan. The Hunting is out today on VOD and is now playing in select theaters.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2022

Sink Your Fangs In The ‘Dracula: The Original Living Vampire’ Trailer

This January, sink your teeth into Asylum’s latest horror fare Dracula: The Original Living Vampire, starring Michael Ironside (Total Recall, Starship Troopers). In the film, Detective Amelia Van Helsing is on the desperate hunt for the killer responsible for a string of grisly murders targeting young women. Matters only worsen when all evidence leads to the seemingly untouchable Count Dracula. And when Van Helsing’s girlfriend vanishes, she is forced to question the very existence of monsters in a final showdown with the enigmatic count. Maximilian Elfeldt directs from the script penned by Michael Varrati. Michael Ironside stars as Dr. Jack Seward, with Jake Herbert playing Count Dracula, Christine Prouty appearing as Amelia Van Helsing, India Davies plays Mina Murray, and Ryan Woodcock stars as Jonathan Harker. Dracula: The Original Living Vampire is getting a day-and-date theatrical on January 28, 2022. Theaters: ATLANTA, GA Area 51’s Aurora Cineplex CLEVELAND, OH Hickory Ridge Cinema LOS ANGELES, CA Laemmle Glendale MIAMI, FL O

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 18, 2022

Dive Into ‘Hotel Poseidon’ Now Streaming On Arrow

ARROW has just released Stefan Lernous‘ Hotel Poseidon, which screened at the Fantasia International Film Festival and Grimmfest. . Hotel Poseidon is now streaming with a host of exclusive extras, including an audio commentary with director Stefan Lernous; an introduction by Tine Van den Wyngaert, Check-in Time: Stefan Lernous chats to Jonas Govarts, writer-director of Cub, Of Cats & Women, chats with director Stefan Lernous in this feature-length discussion of the film, hotel movies, Abattoir Fermé and more; Fantasia International Film Festival 2021 live-streamed Q&A with Stefan Lernous, hosted by Justine Smith; the party scene rehearsal; and a deleted scene. “David reluctantly pretends to be the manager of Hotel Poseidon, where fungus covers the walls and comments such as “faded glory” and “has seen better times” completely fall short to describe this establishment. He wanders the corridors of his personal Overlook Hotel like a zombie, being a passive spectator to what happens around him. Whether it’s clients without cash, his

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 15, 2022

Vertical’s Home Invasion Thriller ‘The Surprise Visit’ Is Out Today

Starring Academy Award Nominee Eric Roberts, Dopestick’s Tricia Hawn, Rob Riordan, Jacqi Vene, and Serah Henesey, director Nick Lyon’s intense, gritty and suspenseful thriller The Surprise Visit is out today from Vertical Entertainment. “When a young couple makes a surprise visit to Mom, they get an even bigger surprise themselves from an old family friend who plans to steal Mom’s valuable jewelry while she is out of town. But when the “easy peasy” robbery goes wrong, resulting in the accidental death of the daughter’s husband, it forces the two young drug addicts to make a difficult decision; to abandon ship, or do the unthinkable.” I love that THE SURPRISE VISIT is based on a true story that explores the themes of class difference and how desperation can make people do things that they might not otherwise do. The film is an American tragedy. I chose to tell THE SURPRISE VISIT in a gritty and realistic style that was complemented by

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 15, 2022

True Crime Doc ‘Suburban Nightmare: Chris Watts’ Now Streaming Free On Tubi

In August of 2018, Shannon Watts and her two young daughters disappeared without a trace. Everyone quickly turned their gaze to the picture-perfect life she shared with her husband Chris. But it all came crashing down when Chris made a shocking confession. The 33-year-old father and husband confessed that he had strangled his beautiful, pregnant wife and their two young daughters before disposing of their bodies at a remote worksite, shocking the nation. Now, a two-hour special, Suburban Nightmare: Chris Watts, will delve into the shocking crime in gripping detail through examining the Watt’s own social media posts, as well as news reports, crime scene photos, and archival materials. Those with intimate knowledge of the brutal killings, including investigators, friends of the family, psychologists, and social media experts, speak out in interviews and new experts weigh in on this devasting case and the term “family annihilator”—looking to give us answers to the question we were all asking ourselves, “why?” Watch

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 14, 2022

This January, Somthing Is Lurking In The Woods In ‘Old Strangers’

This January, something lurks in the dark of the woods… From writer-director, Nick Gregorio (Happy Birthday Harry Malden, Green) comes the horror-thriller Old Strangers. In this indie horror film, Sarah, Michael, and Danny try to rekindle the spark of their youth only to be confronted with the harsh realities of their relationships. Just beyond their reunion, in the deep woods, there is something otherworldly growing and feeding on their pain. Madeleine Humphries, Colton Eschief Mastro, and Ted Evans star in Old Strangers, premiering on digital January 11, 2022, from Gravitas Ventures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 11, 2022

Movie Review: ‘See For Me’ Is A “Must See” Home Invasion Thriller

IFC kicks off 2022 with See For Me, director Randall Okita’s home invasion thriller that centers on a determined and independent blind young woman named Sophie (Skyler Davenport). Sophie makes extra cash by house and petting setting. Her latest gig takes her to a beautiful remote home. As she gets comfortable, she’s unaware that she will soon face three professional thieves (Pascal Langdale, Joe Pingue, George Tchortov) out for a big score. Sophie is guided through the house by a “See For Me” app that connects visually impaired users with people who can aid in all types of tasks including navigating and reading. In the film, Kelly (Jessica Parker Kennedy) serves as Sophie’s guide who becomes a key character, helping Sophie hide and defend herself. If you think Sophie would be a harmless pushover, simply because she can’t see, you would be sorely mistaken. She is tough, but she’s also realistic. There’s no superhero-style fighting or unrealistic events. This character

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 7, 2022

Sarah Adina Smith’s Acclaimed Film ‘The Midnight Swim’ Being Re-Released

Yellow Veil Pictures has unveiled the new cover art and special disc extras for the upcoming re-release of Sarah Adina Smith’s 2014 acclaimed debut feature The Midnight Swim, available for pre-order from Vinegar Syndrome in a special collector’s Blu-ray edition followed by a digital release on January 25, 2022. “Spirit Lake is unusually deep. No diver has ever managed to find the bottom, though many have tried. When Dr. Amelia Brooks disappears during a deep-water dive, her three daughters travel home to settle her affairs. They find themselves unable to let go of their mother and become drawn into the mysteries of the lake.” With new artwork designed by celebrated Polish poster artist and frequent Yellow Veil collaborator, Aleksander Walijlewski, the new home video edition will include the following bonus and special features: Commentary with Sarah Adina Smith, Aleksa Palladino, Lindsay Burdge, Jennifer Lafleur, and Ross Patridge. Special Features: Sarah Adina Smith’s 2009 short THE SIRENS (13’) Sarah Adina Smith’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 5, 2022

Sink Your Teeth Into The Trailer For Peacock’s New Original Series “Wolf Like Me”

Director Abe Forsythe left us entertained with her horror-comedy Little Monsters. Now, he’s back and he’s reteaming with the movie’s actor Josh Gad for his new romantic dramedy series “Wolf Like Me” which has a genre twist. “Everyone brings their own set of baggage to a new relationship. Gary (Gad) and Mary (Isla Fisher) are no different. Gary is an emotional wreck and struggles to provide for his daughter since the death of his wife. Mary has a secret she can’t bring herself to share with anyone. The universe brought these two together for a reason, they just need to keep following the signs.” I’d love for audiences to go into watching the series not knowing where it’s going or what gets revealed as the show progresses because I think if that happens, then it’s going to shock and surprise people. You get to the end of every episode and there’s a reason that you have to keep watching.” Forsythe

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 5, 2022

WWII Horror ‘Warhunt’ Lands This January (Trailer)

There are so many great films coming out this January including Scream. There’s also a WWII horror flick that you should definitely check out, Warhunt. Writer-director Mauro Borrelli is taking viewers back to 1945 for a supernatural fight against evil, the Nazis, in the film, starring Mickey Rourke (Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, The Wrestler). Reggie Keyohara III and Scott Svatos penned the script. Robert Knepper and Jackson Rathbone also star in the film, where a US military cargo plane loses control and violently crashes behind enemy lines in the middle of the German black forest. Immediately ruthless Major Johnson (Mickey Rourke) sends a squad of his bravest soldiers on a rescue mission to retrieve the top-secret material the plane was carrying. Led by Sergeant Brewer (Robert Knepper) and Walsh (Jackson Rathbone), the soldiers venture deep into the forest near the crash site. They soon discover hanged Nazi soldiers and other dead bodies bearing ancient, magical symbols. Suddenly their

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 4, 2022

More from January

Watch The Hair-Raising New Werewolf Film ‘The Hunting’ Tonight

We just don’t get enough good werewolf movies these days, but director Mark Andrew Hamer aims to change that with his new hair-raising film The Hunting which will leave you howling with excitement. In the film, “When a mysterious animal attack leaves a mutilated body in the forest, a conservative small-town detective must enlist the help of an eager wildlife specialist to uncover the dark and disturbing truth that threatens the town.” The Hunting, starring Peyton Hillis, Joelle Westwood, Joaquin Guerrero, Angela Cole, Keith Migra, Alan Tuskes, Heidi Azaro, Billy Grimm, Daniel Repas, and Matt Tifft, was written by Mark Andrew Hamer as well as Heather Ryan and Terrance Ryan. The Hunting is out today on VOD and is now playing in select theaters.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2022

Sink Your Fangs In The ‘Dracula: The Original Living Vampire’ Trailer

This January, sink your teeth into Asylum’s latest horror fare Dracula: The Original Living Vampire, starring Michael Ironside (Total Recall, Starship Troopers). In the film, Detective Amelia Van Helsing is on the desperate hunt for the killer responsible for a string of grisly murders targeting young women. Matters only worsen when all evidence leads to the seemingly untouchable Count Dracula. And when Van Helsing’s girlfriend vanishes, she is forced to question the very existence of monsters in a final showdown with the enigmatic count. Maximilian Elfeldt directs from the script penned by Michael Varrati. Michael Ironside stars as Dr. Jack Seward, with Jake Herbert playing Count Dracula, Christine Prouty appearing as Amelia Van Helsing, India Davies plays Mina Murray, and Ryan Woodcock stars as Jonathan Harker. Dracula: The Original Living Vampire is getting a day-and-date theatrical on January 28, 2022. Theaters: ATLANTA, GA Area 51’s Aurora Cineplex CLEVELAND, OH Hickory Ridge Cinema LOS ANGELES, CA Laemmle Glendale MIAMI, FL O

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 18, 2022

Dive Into ‘Hotel Poseidon’ Now Streaming On Arrow

ARROW has just released Stefan Lernous‘ Hotel Poseidon, which screened at the Fantasia International Film Festival and Grimmfest. . Hotel Poseidon is now streaming with a host of exclusive extras, including an audio commentary with director Stefan Lernous; an introduction by Tine Van den Wyngaert, Check-in Time: Stefan Lernous chats to Jonas Govarts, writer-director of Cub, Of Cats & Women, chats with director Stefan Lernous in this feature-length discussion of the film, hotel movies, Abattoir Fermé and more; Fantasia International Film Festival 2021 live-streamed Q&A with Stefan Lernous, hosted by Justine Smith; the party scene rehearsal; and a deleted scene. “David reluctantly pretends to be the manager of Hotel Poseidon, where fungus covers the walls and comments such as “faded glory” and “has seen better times” completely fall short to describe this establishment. He wanders the corridors of his personal Overlook Hotel like a zombie, being a passive spectator to what happens around him. Whether it’s clients without cash, his

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 15, 2022

Vertical’s Home Invasion Thriller ‘The Surprise Visit’ Is Out Today

Starring Academy Award Nominee Eric Roberts, Dopestick’s Tricia Hawn, Rob Riordan, Jacqi Vene, and Serah Henesey, director Nick Lyon’s intense, gritty and suspenseful thriller The Surprise Visit is out today from Vertical Entertainment. “When a young couple makes a surprise visit to Mom, they get an even bigger surprise themselves from an old family friend who plans to steal Mom’s valuable jewelry while she is out of town. But when the “easy peasy” robbery goes wrong, resulting in the accidental death of the daughter’s husband, it forces the two young drug addicts to make a difficult decision; to abandon ship, or do the unthinkable.” I love that THE SURPRISE VISIT is based on a true story that explores the themes of class difference and how desperation can make people do things that they might not otherwise do. The film is an American tragedy. I chose to tell THE SURPRISE VISIT in a gritty and realistic style that was complemented by

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 15, 2022

True Crime Doc ‘Suburban Nightmare: Chris Watts’ Now Streaming Free On Tubi

In August of 2018, Shannon Watts and her two young daughters disappeared without a trace. Everyone quickly turned their gaze to the picture-perfect life she shared with her husband Chris. But it all came crashing down when Chris made a shocking confession. The 33-year-old father and husband confessed that he had strangled his beautiful, pregnant wife and their two young daughters before disposing of their bodies at a remote worksite, shocking the nation. Now, a two-hour special, Suburban Nightmare: Chris Watts, will delve into the shocking crime in gripping detail through examining the Watt’s own social media posts, as well as news reports, crime scene photos, and archival materials. Those with intimate knowledge of the brutal killings, including investigators, friends of the family, psychologists, and social media experts, speak out in interviews and new experts weigh in on this devasting case and the term “family annihilator”—looking to give us answers to the question we were all asking ourselves, “why?” Watch

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 14, 2022

This January, Somthing Is Lurking In The Woods In ‘Old Strangers’

This January, something lurks in the dark of the woods… From writer-director, Nick Gregorio (Happy Birthday Harry Malden, Green) comes the horror-thriller Old Strangers. In this indie horror film, Sarah, Michael, and Danny try to rekindle the spark of their youth only to be confronted with the harsh realities of their relationships. Just beyond their reunion, in the deep woods, there is something otherworldly growing and feeding on their pain. Madeleine Humphries, Colton Eschief Mastro, and Ted Evans star in Old Strangers, premiering on digital January 11, 2022, from Gravitas Ventures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 11, 2022

Movie Review: ‘See For Me’ Is A “Must See” Home Invasion Thriller

IFC kicks off 2022 with See For Me, director Randall Okita’s home invasion thriller that centers on a determined and independent blind young woman named Sophie (Skyler Davenport). Sophie makes extra cash by house and petting setting. Her latest gig takes her to a beautiful remote home. As she gets comfortable, she’s unaware that she will soon face three professional thieves (Pascal Langdale, Joe Pingue, George Tchortov) out for a big score. Sophie is guided through the house by a “See For Me” app that connects visually impaired users with people who can aid in all types of tasks including navigating and reading. In the film, Kelly (Jessica Parker Kennedy) serves as Sophie’s guide who becomes a key character, helping Sophie hide and defend herself. If you think Sophie would be a harmless pushover, simply because she can’t see, you would be sorely mistaken. She is tough, but she’s also realistic. There’s no superhero-style fighting or unrealistic events. This character

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 7, 2022

Sarah Adina Smith’s Acclaimed Film ‘The Midnight Swim’ Being Re-Released

Yellow Veil Pictures has unveiled the new cover art and special disc extras for the upcoming re-release of Sarah Adina Smith’s 2014 acclaimed debut feature The Midnight Swim, available for pre-order from Vinegar Syndrome in a special collector’s Blu-ray edition followed by a digital release on January 25, 2022. “Spirit Lake is unusually deep. No diver has ever managed to find the bottom, though many have tried. When Dr. Amelia Brooks disappears during a deep-water dive, her three daughters travel home to settle her affairs. They find themselves unable to let go of their mother and become drawn into the mysteries of the lake.” With new artwork designed by celebrated Polish poster artist and frequent Yellow Veil collaborator, Aleksander Walijlewski, the new home video edition will include the following bonus and special features: Commentary with Sarah Adina Smith, Aleksa Palladino, Lindsay Burdge, Jennifer Lafleur, and Ross Patridge. Special Features: Sarah Adina Smith’s 2009 short THE SIRENS (13’) Sarah Adina Smith’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 5, 2022

Sink Your Teeth Into The Trailer For Peacock’s New Original Series “Wolf Like Me”

Director Abe Forsythe left us entertained with her horror-comedy Little Monsters. Now, he’s back and he’s reteaming with the movie’s actor Josh Gad for his new romantic dramedy series “Wolf Like Me” which has a genre twist. “Everyone brings their own set of baggage to a new relationship. Gary (Gad) and Mary (Isla Fisher) are no different. Gary is an emotional wreck and struggles to provide for his daughter since the death of his wife. Mary has a secret she can’t bring herself to share with anyone. The universe brought these two together for a reason, they just need to keep following the signs.” I’d love for audiences to go into watching the series not knowing where it’s going or what gets revealed as the show progresses because I think if that happens, then it’s going to shock and surprise people. You get to the end of every episode and there’s a reason that you have to keep watching.” Forsythe

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 5, 2022

WWII Horror ‘Warhunt’ Lands This January (Trailer)

There are so many great films coming out this January including Scream. There’s also a WWII horror flick that you should definitely check out, Warhunt. Writer-director Mauro Borrelli is taking viewers back to 1945 for a supernatural fight against evil, the Nazis, in the film, starring Mickey Rourke (Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, The Wrestler). Reggie Keyohara III and Scott Svatos penned the script. Robert Knepper and Jackson Rathbone also star in the film, where a US military cargo plane loses control and violently crashes behind enemy lines in the middle of the German black forest. Immediately ruthless Major Johnson (Mickey Rourke) sends a squad of his bravest soldiers on a rescue mission to retrieve the top-secret material the plane was carrying. Led by Sergeant Brewer (Robert Knepper) and Walsh (Jackson Rathbone), the soldiers venture deep into the forest near the crash site. They soon discover hanged Nazi soldiers and other dead bodies bearing ancient, magical symbols. Suddenly their

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 4, 2022
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