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Blu-ray Review: The Woman (2011)

Chris Cleek (Sean Bridgers) has the goddamned life what with being a successful lawyer and family man and all… but one bad decision could bring all that to a full fuckin’ stop believe you me! What sort of decision would that be I can just hear you lot ask with baited breath? Well, let me tell you; taking home a near-feral woman (Pollyanna McIntosh) that you discovered on a hunting trip and imprisoning her in your cellar in an attempt to make her civilized would definitely fit the bill… and that’s exactly what Chris does. To his credit, he tells his family of his intentions… much to the chagrin of his wife Belle (Angela Bettis)… but his methods to break her will are a tad (read: absolutely fuckin’ off-the-charts) misogynistic and oh-so-very wrong as-all-fuck. As you can imagine “the woman” doesn’t cotton to this for the long term and soon she begins to fight back against her forced “training”… and

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DanXIII

Jun 2, 2020

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Blu-ray Review: Darlin’ (2019)

Darlin’ features the various and sundry adventures of the eponymous title character (played by Lauryn Canny); a feral child who is dropped off at a hospital located at the edge of a snow covered forest by her equally feral mother; The Woman (played by the film’s director and writer, Pollyanna McIntosh… who we interviewed here, as a character featured in Lucky McKee’s movie of the same name… yup, this flick is a sequel to that very film, which in turn is based on the writing of Jack Ketchum). Darlin’ proves to be one hell of a handful, and is kept sedated until the staff can figure out her fate… a fate that is ultimately decided by the Catholic church (who funds the hospital) that sends her packing to ye olde Catholic orphanage. This of course complicates things when The Woman comes lookin’ for her offspring at the hospital, bearing her fav delicacy; human flesh. The Woman intends to find her

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DanXIII

Sep 3, 2019

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Pollyanna McIntosh’s ‘Darlin’ Arrives On Blu-ray This September

Continuing the twistedly vicious adventure of Lucky McKee’s cult hit The Woman, Darlin’ sees Pollyanna McIntosh (The Walking Dead) emerge as a stand-out star both in front of and behind the camera in a stunning writing-directing debut. Found at a Catholic hospital filthy and ferocious, feral teenager Darlin’ (Lauryn Canny, Limbo) is whisked off to a care home run by The Bishop (Bryan Batt, Mad Men) and his obedient nuns where she is to be tamed into a “good girl.” However, Darlin’ holds a secret darker than the “sins” she is threatened with, and she is not traveling alone. The Woman (McIntosh), equally fierce and feral, who raised her is ever-present and is determined to come for her no matter who tries to stand in her way. During our interview with McIntosh, she went in-depth about her role as the Woman, what the films mean, and how excited she is to share her film with the world. I’m so grateful

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 9, 2019

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“Walking Dead” Star Pollyanna McIntosh Talks Darlin’ And More In An Interview

I sat down with talented actress turned director Pollyanna McIntosh to talk with her about many things, including her role on “The Walking Dead”, in The Woman and her directorial debut Darlin’ which we gave a rave review. Darlin’, the sequel to 2011’s intense horror film The Woman, centers on a young feral woman (Lauryn Canny) who finds her way into a hospital. She is whisked off to a care home run by The Bishop (Bryan Batt, AMC’s Mad Men) and his obedient nuns where she is to be tamed into a “good girl.” However, Darlin’ holds a secret darker than the “sins” she is threatened with, and she is not traveling alone. The Woman (McIntosh), equally fierce and feral, who raised her is ever-present and is determined to come for her no matter who tries to step in her way. Horror Fuel: “How has playing Jadis/Anne affected your life?” Pollyanna McIntosh: “Wow, good question. I think that being on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 19, 2019

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New ‘Deathcember’ Trailer Teases 24 Bloody Days Of Christmas

This Christmas Epic Pictures’ horror anthology Deathcember will treat genre fans to 24 terror-inducing short films by 24 directors from around the world, each taking aim the holiday season. Directors include Michael Varrati, Lazar Bodroža, Florian Frerichs, Isaac Ezban, Sonia Escolano, Bob Pipe, Steve De Roover, Jürgen Kling, Ama Lea, Lucky McKee, Milan Todorović, Pollyanna McIntosh, Sadrac González-Perellón, Julian Richards, Lee Sang-woo, Vivienne Vaughn, Ruggero Deodato, Sam Wineman, Andreas Marschall, Rémi Fréchette, Jason A. Rostovsky, John Cook Lynch, Trent Haaga, Annika Marx, BJ Colangelo, Zach Shildwachter, and Alyosha Saari. The cast includes Barbara Crampton, AJ Bowen, and Suspiria Barbara Magnolfi Today, we’ve got the teaser. You won’t have to wait long to see the full trailer, it arrives next week. Here it is, our first official teaser trailer! Can’t wait for you all to see the crazy, bloody, weird Advent horror anthology that #DEATHCEMBER has become. Full trailer out next month! 🎅 world sales: @epic_pictures pic.twitter.com/KivRAymp9Y — Deathcember (@DeathcemberFilm) July

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 14, 2019

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Movie Review: Darlin’

“Walking Dead” star Pollyanna McIntosh makes her directorial debut with Darlin’, the sequel to Lucky McKee’s 2011 horror The Woman, which McIntosh also starred in. Before we delve into my review of Darlin’ let me give you a quick rundown of The Woman. In the film, a successful misogynistic country lawyer captures a feral woman in an attempt to “civilize” the member of a violent, cannibalistic clan roaming the coast by breaking her will. But somethings just can’t be broken. Darlin’ picks up years later after the woman has raised the child she took. Darlin’, now a young woman wanders into a hospital. Unable to speak and wild, she meets a nurse (Cooper Andrews) who is able to somewhat communicate through kindness. She is seen as a curiosity and sent to a girls home run by the church where she becomes the project of a nun and Bishop who hope to use her as a way to save the facility

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 13, 2019

MoviesNewsTrailers

Darlin’, The Sequel To The Woman, Gets New Trailer And Release Date

“Walking Dead” actress Pollyanna McIntosh makes her directorial debut with Darlin’, the follow up to the twisted, vicious 2011 cult hit The Woman from director Lucky McKee. Dark Sky Films has just released a new trailer and release date for this intense film. Found at a Catholic hospital filthy and ferocious, feral teenager Darlin’ (Lauryn Canny) is whisked off to a care home run by The Bishop (Bryan Batt, AMC’s Mad Men) and his obedient nuns where she is to be tamed into a “good girl.” However, Darlin’ holds a secret darker than the “sins” she is threatened with, and she is not traveling alone. The Woman (Pollyanna McIntosh), equally fierce and feral, who raised her is ever present and is determined to come for her no matter who tries to step in her way. McIntosh (AMC’s The Walking Dead), Bryan Batt (AMC’s Mad Men), Lauryn Canny (TV’s Amber), Nora-Jane Noone (The Descent), and Cooper Andrews (The Walking Dead) star.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 6, 2019

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Watch The SXSW Teaser Trailer For ‘The Woman’ Sequel ‘Darlin”

“The Walking Dead’s” Pollyanna McIntosh, makes her directorial debut with Darlin’ whose SXSW teaser trailer has been unveiled on a fitting day, International Women’s Day. Lauryn Canny stars in the film that continues the twisted, vicious adventure of Lucky McKee’s 2011 cult hit The Woman, which he novelized with famed horror writer Jack Ketchum and which starred McIntosh in the title role. McIntosh reprises her role from The Woman and stars alongside Lauryn Canny (1,000 Times Good Night, Amber), Bryan Batt (Mad Men, 12 Years a Slave), Nora-Jane Noone (The Magdalene Sisters, The Descent, Brooklyn) and Cooper Andrews (The Walking Dead, Shazam, Halt and Catch Fire), as well as fellow “Walking Dead” alumni Sabrina Gennarino and Thomas Francis Murphy. In the film, “Found at a Catholic hospital filthy and ferocious, feral teenager Darlin’ is whisked off to a care home run by The Bishop and his obedient nuns, where she’s to be rehabilitated into a “good girl” as an example

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 9, 2019

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Fandemic Comic-Con Adds Three Stars To Guest List

As Fandemic Comic-Con approaches, a series of new guest announcements have been made to the already impressive roster of guests that will be in attendance this September. Don’t miss your chance to meet writer/director/actress Pollyanna McIntosh who is fighting the end of the world on AMC’s “The Walking Dead” as Jadis. Filipino Kali and Japanese sword fighting trained actor Gaku Space, star of”Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist”, will be there to sign be there. WWE Superstar Paige will be in attendance on Friday, September 14th only. Don’t miss your chance to get your autograph or picture with Paige, known for her goth look and badass moves. McIntosh, Space, and Paige join guests such as Norman Reedus, Jeffery Dean Morgan, Bruce Campbell, Chuck Norris, and many, many, many more. For a full list of celebrities and guests or to get your tickets please visit the Fandemic website. Don’t miss Fandemic on September 14, 15, 16th.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 29, 2018

Film Festivals

TWD’s Pollyanna McIntosh Makes Directorial Debut With ‘Darlin”, Sequel To ‘The Woman’

Pollyanna McIntosh, who currently stars on “The Walking Dead” as Jadis, is making her directorial debut with Darlin’, the continuance of 2011’s cult hit The Woman. Lauryn Canny stars in the film which is set to head to market at Cannes. Darlin’, which MPI Media Group will introduce to buyers, continues the twisted vicious adventure of Lucky McKee’s 2011 cult hit The Woman, which he novelized with famed horror writer Jack Ketchum and which starred McIntosh in the title role. McIntosh reprises her role from The Woman and stars alongside Lauryn Canny (1,000 Times Good Night, Amber), Bryan Batt (Mad Men, 12 Years a Slave), Nora-Jane Noone (The Magdalene Sisters, The Descent, Brooklyn) and Cooper Andrews (The Walking Dead, Shazam, Halt and Catch Fire), as well as fellow Walking Dead alumni Sabrina Gennarino and Thomas Francis Murphy. In the film, “Found at a Catholic hospital filthy and ferocious, feral teenager Darlin’ is whisked off to a care home run by

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 1, 2018

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