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The Ax-Wielding Maniac Is Back In ‘The Redwood Massacre 2: Annihilation’!

Scream Queen Danielle Harris (Halloween, Camp Cold Brook, Once Upon A Time… in Hollywood) comes up against the ax-wielding maniac of Redwood in writer-director David Ryan Keith’s highly-anticipated sequel to The Redwood Massacre, The Redwood Massacre: Annihilation! In the film, “A stranger obsessed with the unsolved Redwood murders, convinces a group of bereaved family members to venture into the wilderness in hope of proving the existence of the infamous killer. Their quest for truth sees a sinister turn of events, as the hunters become the hunted. A blood-soaked fight for survival ensues when they find that the tales told of the ax-wielding manic is very real.” Damien Puckler, Gary Kasper, Jon Campling, and Tevy Poe star alongside Harris in Redwood Massacre: Annihilation, coming to DVD and Digital October 20, 2020, from Uncork’d Entertainment. Check out the new Green Band trailer!

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2020
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A Radio Station Is Stalked By A Twisted Killer In Todd Sheet’s ‘Final Caller’

After the success of Dreaming Purple Neon and Bonehill Road as well as the insanity of Clownado, director Todd Sheets, who has 50 titles under his belt, returns with the new film Final Caller, which Horror Fuel’s Dan XIII calls “Lean, mean, n’ full of screams, ” in his review. “For late-night radio host Roland Bennett, crazy is a way of life. His show “On Through The Night” attracts the wildest, most bizarre callers of any radio show in syndication. But tonight is different. Tonight the show has truly crossed the line into Hell. Tonight a vicious killer is on the hunt for fresh blood, and he wants to make sure his favorite radio host is involved every step of the way. But simply calling in isn’t enough, and soon Roland and the staff of the radio station must face the depraved madman face to face. And because everyone thinks it’s just another radio stunt orchestrated by Roland for higher

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2020
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Saddle Up, The Horror Western ‘The Pale Door’ Is Headed Your Way

RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, along with Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural, will release the horror-western The Pale Door ahead of Halloween. In the film, “the Dalton gang finds shelter in a seemingly uninhabited ghost town after a train robbery goes south. Seeking help for their wounded leader, they are surprised to stumble upon a welcoming brothel in the town’s square. But the beautiful women who greet them are actually a coven of witches with very sinister plans for the unsuspecting outlaws – and the battle between good and evil is just beginning.” Directed by Aaron B. Koontz (Scare Package) who also co-wrote the script with Cameron Burns (Camera Obscura) and Keith Lansdale (“Creepshow”), The Pale Door stars Devin Druid (“13 Reasons Why”), Zachary Knighton (“Happy Endings”), Noah Segan (Knives Out), Stan Shaw (The Monster Squad), Pat Healy (Cheap Thrills), Bill Sage (We Are What We Are), Melora Walters (“PEN15”, Magnolia)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 3, 2020
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Brandon Cronenberg’s ‘Possessor’ Uncut Invades Theaters This October

Neon’s sci-fi thriller Possessor, from the visionary mind of writer-director Brandon Cronenberg (Antiviral), is ready to invade your mind this October with its uncut version. The film “follows an elite corporate assassin, Tasya Vos (Andrea Riseborough). Using brain transplant technology, Vos takes control of other people’s bodies to execute high profile targets. As she sinks deeper into her latest assignment Vos becomes trapped inside a ming that threatens to obliterate her.” Riseborough stars alongside Jennifer Jason Lee, Sean Bean, Tuppence Middleton, Christopher Abbott, Kaniehtion Horn, Rossif Sutherland, Christopher Jacot, and Gabrielle Graham. This intense thrill-ride is produced by Fraser Ash, Niv Fichman, Kevin Krikst, and Andrew Starke. Possessor arrives in select theaters and drive-ins on October 9th, followed by its release on VOD and Digital on November 6th.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 2, 2020
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Possession Horror ‘Hosts’ Receives New Brutal Trailer And October Release Date

From directors Adam Leader and Richard Oakes comes Hosts, a haunting possession thriller out just in time for Halloween. The newly released trailer has arrived, teasing a dark, brutal, gripping tale filled with intense action and horror. On Christmas Eve, an innocent couple becomes hosts to a malicious entity. Throughout the night they proceed to terrorize a family of five in unimaginably violent and disturbing ways. But these demonic possessions won’t end with this unfortunate family; they mark just the beginning of a horrific worldwide epidemic. Beneath its nerve-jangling suspense, the film offers a dark and bloody insight into how lying to your loved ones can not only alienate them, it can completely destroy your bonds with them forever. The film follows in the footsteps of classic successes such as The Exorcist, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Inglorious Basterds. Hosts was written by Adam Leader to keep viewers on the edge of their seats and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 1, 2020
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Watch The Creepy AF Trailer For Netflix’s “The Haunting Of Bly Manor”

Today, we’ve got the first haunting trailer and premiere date for Mike Flanagan‘s new series “The Haunting of Bly Manor” and we have to tell you, it’s creepy AF. We’re so excited! Based on the Henry James novella, The Turning of the Screw, about a young woman who travels to the countryside to care for two orphaned children. There she encounters entities and happenings she can not explain. Several of the cast members from “The Haunting of Hill House” are returning including Victoria Pedretti, Henry Thomas plays the uncle of the children, Kate Siegel, and Oliver Jackson-Cohen who stars as Peter Quint a business associate of the uncle. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Amelie Bea Smith play the roles of the young siblings. Rahul Kohli has also joined the cast as has T’Nia Miller who plays the manager of the house. “The Haunting of Bly Manor” premieres on Netflix on October 9, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 31, 2020
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A Family’s Dark Secret Is Uncovered This October In ‘Broil’ (Trailer)

Well Go USA Entertainment is set to unleash the chilling thriller Broil, from director Edward Drake (Breach, upcoming: Cosmic Sin), just in time for Halloween. And we’ve got the new trailer that teases a beautifully dark film. Jonathan Lipnicki (Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little), Avery Konrad (TV’s “Sacred Lies,” TV’s “Van Helsing”), Lochlyn Munro (TV’s “Riverdale”) and Timothy V. Murphy (TV’s “Snowpiercer,” National Treasure: Book of Secrets) star in this gothic tale of a troubled girl sent to live at her draconian grandfather’s creepy estate. In the film, after a violent incident with a school nemesis, 17-year-old Chance Sinclair (Avery Konrad) is sent to live with her draconian grandfather (Timothy V. Murphy) at his lavish estate, where she soon uncovers a dangerous ancient family secret. Suddenly caught between warring factions of the family, her only hope for survival may well come from a killer-for-hire (Jonathan Lipnicki) with a fortuitous stroke of culinary genius. Broil debuts on Digital, Blu-ray™, and DVD on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 28, 2020
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The Trailer For ‘Spontaneous’ Is Blowing Up!

The new trailer for Spontaneous is blowing up! Part comedy, with a dash of horror, the movie bursts onto VOD and Digital this October from Paramount Home Entertainment. Starring Katherine Langford (“Cursed,” “13 Reasons Why”), Charlie Plummer (“Looking for Alaska,” Words on Bathroom Walls), Yvonne Orji (“Insecure,” Night School), and Hayley Law (“Riverdale”), with Rob Huebel (“Transparent”) and Piper Perabo (“Penny Dreadful: City of Angels”), Spontaneous, is based on the book by Arron Starmer was written and directed by Brian Duffield. “When students in their high school begin inexplicably exploding (literally…), seniors Mara (Katherine Langford) and Dylan (Charlie Plummer) struggle to survive in a world where each moment may be their last. As an unexpected romance blossoms between them, Mara and Dylan discover that when tomorrow is no longer promised, they can finally start living for today!” Spontaneous hits select theaters on October 2, 2020, followed by its arrival on VOD and Digital release on October 6th.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 27, 2020
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The CW Debuts New “Swamp Thing” Trailer

If you missed your chance to see DC’s short-lived “Swamp Thing” series, don’t fret. The show is coming to The CW in time for Halloween! Ahead of its arrival, a new trailer has been unleashed by The CW. Check it out below. Produced by James Wan, the series based on the DC characters created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson stars Crystal Reed, Jennifer Beals, Virginia Madsen, Will Patton, Andy Bean, Ian Ziering, Kevin Durand, Henderson Wade, Jeryl Prescott and Maria Sten star in the series. Swamp Thing is played by Friday the 13th’s Derek Mears. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane (Reed). After returning to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a relationship with scientist Alec Holland, only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby discovers that the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2020
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Netflix’s ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Returns This Fall

Six episodes of Netflix’s revival of the iconic series “Unsolved Mysteries” are currently streaming, but there’s more to come. Six more episodes are headed our way this October including a true ghostly tale. “Unsolved Mysteries” profiles more unexplained disappearances, tragic events, and bizarre occurrences. Perhaps one viewer holds the key to solving these cases. One of the previously aired episodes of “Unsolved Mysteries“, about the murder of Alonzo Brooks, who was found dead after a house party, went viral and with the help of concerned viewers has caused the case to be re-opened. The series reboot is from Cosgrove/Meurer Productions, and 21 Laps Entertainment, the producers of “Stranger Things.” Tune in on October 19, 2020, for more episodes featuring mysteries, interviews, and re-enactments.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2020

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The Ax-Wielding Maniac Is Back In ‘The Redwood Massacre 2: Annihilation’!

Scream Queen Danielle Harris (Halloween, Camp Cold Brook, Once Upon A Time… in Hollywood) comes up against the ax-wielding maniac of Redwood in writer-director David Ryan Keith’s highly-anticipated sequel to The Redwood Massacre, The Redwood Massacre: Annihilation! In the film, “A stranger obsessed with the unsolved Redwood murders, convinces a group of bereaved family members to venture into the wilderness in hope of proving the existence of the infamous killer. Their quest for truth sees a sinister turn of events, as the hunters become the hunted. A blood-soaked fight for survival ensues when they find that the tales told of the ax-wielding manic is very real.” Damien Puckler, Gary Kasper, Jon Campling, and Tevy Poe star alongside Harris in Redwood Massacre: Annihilation, coming to DVD and Digital October 20, 2020, from Uncork’d Entertainment. Check out the new Green Band trailer!

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 5, 2020
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A Radio Station Is Stalked By A Twisted Killer In Todd Sheet’s ‘Final Caller’

After the success of Dreaming Purple Neon and Bonehill Road as well as the insanity of Clownado, director Todd Sheets, who has 50 titles under his belt, returns with the new film Final Caller, which Horror Fuel’s Dan XIII calls “Lean, mean, n’ full of screams, ” in his review. “For late-night radio host Roland Bennett, crazy is a way of life. His show “On Through The Night” attracts the wildest, most bizarre callers of any radio show in syndication. But tonight is different. Tonight the show has truly crossed the line into Hell. Tonight a vicious killer is on the hunt for fresh blood, and he wants to make sure his favorite radio host is involved every step of the way. But simply calling in isn’t enough, and soon Roland and the staff of the radio station must face the depraved madman face to face. And because everyone thinks it’s just another radio stunt orchestrated by Roland for higher

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

Saddle Up, The Horror Western ‘The Pale Door’ Is Headed Your Way

RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, along with Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural, will release the horror-western The Pale Door ahead of Halloween. In the film, “the Dalton gang finds shelter in a seemingly uninhabited ghost town after a train robbery goes south. Seeking help for their wounded leader, they are surprised to stumble upon a welcoming brothel in the town’s square. But the beautiful women who greet them are actually a coven of witches with very sinister plans for the unsuspecting outlaws – and the battle between good and evil is just beginning.” Directed by Aaron B. Koontz (Scare Package) who also co-wrote the script with Cameron Burns (Camera Obscura) and Keith Lansdale (“Creepshow”), The Pale Door stars Devin Druid (“13 Reasons Why”), Zachary Knighton (“Happy Endings”), Noah Segan (Knives Out), Stan Shaw (The Monster Squad), Pat Healy (Cheap Thrills), Bill Sage (We Are What We Are), Melora Walters (“PEN15”, Magnolia)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 3, 2020
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Brandon Cronenberg’s ‘Possessor’ Uncut Invades Theaters This October

Neon’s sci-fi thriller Possessor, from the visionary mind of writer-director Brandon Cronenberg (Antiviral), is ready to invade your mind this October with its uncut version. The film “follows an elite corporate assassin, Tasya Vos (Andrea Riseborough). Using brain transplant technology, Vos takes control of other people’s bodies to execute high profile targets. As she sinks deeper into her latest assignment Vos becomes trapped inside a ming that threatens to obliterate her.” Riseborough stars alongside Jennifer Jason Lee, Sean Bean, Tuppence Middleton, Christopher Abbott, Kaniehtion Horn, Rossif Sutherland, Christopher Jacot, and Gabrielle Graham. This intense thrill-ride is produced by Fraser Ash, Niv Fichman, Kevin Krikst, and Andrew Starke. Possessor arrives in select theaters and drive-ins on October 9th, followed by its release on VOD and Digital on November 6th.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 2, 2020
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Possession Horror ‘Hosts’ Receives New Brutal Trailer And October Release Date

From directors Adam Leader and Richard Oakes comes Hosts, a haunting possession thriller out just in time for Halloween. The newly released trailer has arrived, teasing a dark, brutal, gripping tale filled with intense action and horror. On Christmas Eve, an innocent couple becomes hosts to a malicious entity. Throughout the night they proceed to terrorize a family of five in unimaginably violent and disturbing ways. But these demonic possessions won’t end with this unfortunate family; they mark just the beginning of a horrific worldwide epidemic. Beneath its nerve-jangling suspense, the film offers a dark and bloody insight into how lying to your loved ones can not only alienate them, it can completely destroy your bonds with them forever. The film follows in the footsteps of classic successes such as The Exorcist, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Inglorious Basterds. Hosts was written by Adam Leader to keep viewers on the edge of their seats and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 1, 2020
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Watch The Creepy AF Trailer For Netflix’s “The Haunting Of Bly Manor”

Today, we’ve got the first haunting trailer and premiere date for Mike Flanagan‘s new series “The Haunting of Bly Manor” and we have to tell you, it’s creepy AF. We’re so excited! Based on the Henry James novella, The Turning of the Screw, about a young woman who travels to the countryside to care for two orphaned children. There she encounters entities and happenings she can not explain. Several of the cast members from “The Haunting of Hill House” are returning including Victoria Pedretti, Henry Thomas plays the uncle of the children, Kate Siegel, and Oliver Jackson-Cohen who stars as Peter Quint a business associate of the uncle. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Amelie Bea Smith play the roles of the young siblings. Rahul Kohli has also joined the cast as has T’Nia Miller who plays the manager of the house. “The Haunting of Bly Manor” premieres on Netflix on October 9, 2020.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 31, 2020
Horror Fuel

A Family’s Dark Secret Is Uncovered This October In ‘Broil’ (Trailer)

Well Go USA Entertainment is set to unleash the chilling thriller Broil, from director Edward Drake (Breach, upcoming: Cosmic Sin), just in time for Halloween. And we’ve got the new trailer that teases a beautifully dark film. Jonathan Lipnicki (Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little), Avery Konrad (TV’s “Sacred Lies,” TV’s “Van Helsing”), Lochlyn Munro (TV’s “Riverdale”) and Timothy V. Murphy (TV’s “Snowpiercer,” National Treasure: Book of Secrets) star in this gothic tale of a troubled girl sent to live at her draconian grandfather’s creepy estate. In the film, after a violent incident with a school nemesis, 17-year-old Chance Sinclair (Avery Konrad) is sent to live with her draconian grandfather (Timothy V. Murphy) at his lavish estate, where she soon uncovers a dangerous ancient family secret. Suddenly caught between warring factions of the family, her only hope for survival may well come from a killer-for-hire (Jonathan Lipnicki) with a fortuitous stroke of culinary genius. Broil debuts on Digital, Blu-ray™, and DVD on

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 28, 2020
Horror Fuel

The Trailer For ‘Spontaneous’ Is Blowing Up!

The new trailer for Spontaneous is blowing up! Part comedy, with a dash of horror, the movie bursts onto VOD and Digital this October from Paramount Home Entertainment. Starring Katherine Langford (“Cursed,” “13 Reasons Why”), Charlie Plummer (“Looking for Alaska,” Words on Bathroom Walls), Yvonne Orji (“Insecure,” Night School), and Hayley Law (“Riverdale”), with Rob Huebel (“Transparent”) and Piper Perabo (“Penny Dreadful: City of Angels”), Spontaneous, is based on the book by Arron Starmer was written and directed by Brian Duffield. “When students in their high school begin inexplicably exploding (literally…), seniors Mara (Katherine Langford) and Dylan (Charlie Plummer) struggle to survive in a world where each moment may be their last. As an unexpected romance blossoms between them, Mara and Dylan discover that when tomorrow is no longer promised, they can finally start living for today!” Spontaneous hits select theaters on October 2, 2020, followed by its arrival on VOD and Digital release on October 6th.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 27, 2020
Horror Fuel

The CW Debuts New “Swamp Thing” Trailer

If you missed your chance to see DC’s short-lived “Swamp Thing” series, don’t fret. The show is coming to The CW in time for Halloween! Ahead of its arrival, a new trailer has been unleashed by The CW. Check it out below. Produced by James Wan, the series based on the DC characters created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson stars Crystal Reed, Jennifer Beals, Virginia Madsen, Will Patton, Andy Bean, Ian Ziering, Kevin Durand, Henderson Wade, Jeryl Prescott and Maria Sten star in the series. Swamp Thing is played by Friday the 13th’s Derek Mears. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane (Reed). After returning to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a relationship with scientist Alec Holland, only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby discovers that the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2020
Horror Fuel

Netflix’s ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Returns This Fall

Six episodes of Netflix’s revival of the iconic series “Unsolved Mysteries” are currently streaming, but there’s more to come. Six more episodes are headed our way this October including a true ghostly tale. “Unsolved Mysteries” profiles more unexplained disappearances, tragic events, and bizarre occurrences. Perhaps one viewer holds the key to solving these cases. One of the previously aired episodes of “Unsolved Mysteries“, about the murder of Alonzo Brooks, who was found dead after a house party, went viral and with the help of concerned viewers has caused the case to be re-opened. The series reboot is from Cosgrove/Meurer Productions, and 21 Laps Entertainment, the producers of “Stranger Things.” Tune in on October 19, 2020, for more episodes featuring mysteries, interviews, and re-enactments.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2020
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