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Sam Raimi’s Next Film, ‘You’re Dead Helene’ Is A Paranormal Rom Com

Any time we hear that Sam Raimi is producing a project we get excited, the man knows what he’s doing. From Evil Dead to Crawl, to Don’t Breathe, and Spider-Man, Raimi never fails to impress. Now, news has come that his next project is You’re Dead Helene, a paranormal rom-com. You’re Dead Helene is from writer-director Michael Blanchart who also directed the short film of the same name that won the Oscar-qualifying Grand Prize at the Rhode Island International Film Festival. In the film, “Maxime lives with the ghost of his girlfriend Hélène. Wishing to put an end to this frankly unbearable situation, Maxime finally decides to break up with her. Hélène doesn’t seem ready to accept this decision.” We’ll keep you posted as we learn more. In the meantime, head over to Roku and watch Raimi’s “50 States of Fright” which is a horror anthology series that explores stories based on urban legends from every state, taking viewers deeper

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 10, 2021

Sam Raimi’s “50 States Of Fright” Premieres On Roku

A while back we reported that The Roku Channel had snagged Quibi’s programming when it folded. One of the series Roku picked us is Sam Raimi‘s “50 States of Fright” and it’s now streaming on the service as part of its “Freakout Friday” lineup that will feature new horror content every Friday all this month. “50 States of Fright”, executive produced by Sam Raimi, is a horror anthology series that explores stories based on urban legends from every state, taking viewers deeper into the horrors that lurk just beneath. The first season stars Rory Culkin (Lords of Chaos), Lulu Wilson (Ouija: Origin of Evil, Annabelle: Creation), Victoria Justice (Victorious), Jacob Batalon (Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Far From Home), Warren Christie (The Resident, The Village), and Erica Tremblay (The Twilight Zone) star in the series directed by Scott Beck & Bryan Woods (A Quiet Place writers), Lee Cronin (The Hole in the Ground), Daniel Goldhaber (Cam), and Cate Devaney (Realizing Recovery). Roku’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021

Bill Skarsgard Among Impressive Cast Of ‘Boy Kills World’

Raimi Productions, Vertigo Entertainment, Nthibah Pictures, and Hammerstone Studios have joined forces to produce Boy Kills World, directed by Moritz Mohr (Akumi), which already has an impressive cast that includes Bill Skarsgård (Deadpool 2, It Chapter Two) in the title role of “Boy,” Samara Weaving (Ready or Not, Bill and Ted Face the Music), and martial arts master Yayan Ruhian (John Wick 3, The Raid: Redemption). The film was written by Arend Remmers and Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury: The Movie) based on Mohr’s short film of the same name. Boy Kills World is described as “a one-of-a-kind action spectacle set in a dystopian fever dream reality. BOY is a deaf-mute with a vibrant imagination. When his family is murdered, BOY escapes to the jungle and is trained by a mysterious shaman to repress his childish imagination and become an instrument of death.” CAA Media Finance will represent domestic rights and arranged the project’s financing with Simon Swart and Wayne

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Evil Dead’ Is Headed Back To Theaters To Celebrate 40th Anniversary

When it comes to classic horror, you don’t get much more iconic than writer-director Sam Raimi’s 1981 film The Evil Dead, which has spawned sequels, a reboot, a TV series, and a game franchise. This October the cherished film is returning to theaters to celebrate its 40th anniversary. In addition to the part horror, part comedy film’s theatrical return, attendees will be treated to an exclusive introduction from star Bruce Campbell, who portrayed the franchise’s iconic lead character, Ashley “Ash” Williams. In the first installment of Raimi’s famed original Evil Dead trilogy, Ash (Campbell), his girlfriend Linda (Baker), his sister Cheryl (Sandweiss), and couple Scotty (Delrich) and Shelly (York), drive to a remote cabin in the woods for a fun getaway. While there, they find the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis (aka “The Book of the Dead”), an ancient tome whose text reawakens the dead when read out loud. After unintentionally releasing a flood of evil, the five friends must fight for their

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 12, 2021
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Sony Unleashes The Action-Packed ‘Don’t Breathe 2’ Trailer

The action-packed trailer for Don’t Breathe 2 is finally here and reveals that two bad guys have made the biggest mistake of their lives, kidnapping a young girl whose adopted father happens to be the world’s most dangerous blind man. In the sequel to 2016’s hit film, Norman, the blind man (Stephen Lang), has been hiding out for years in an isolated cabin and has taken in and raised a young girl (Madelyn Grace) orphaned from a house fire. Their quiet life is shattered when a group of kidnappers takes the girl, forcing the man to leave their once safe haven to save her. Rodo Sayagues makes his directorial debut with the sequel (his feature debut) which he co-wrote with previous Don’t Breathe director Fede Álvarez. The two also serve as producers on the film alongside Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert. Bobby Schofield, Rocci Williams, and Adam Young co-star in Don’t Breathe 2, opening in theaters on August 13, 2021,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 2, 2021
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‘Evil Dead Rise’ Will Premiere Exclusively On HBO Max

The Evil Dead franchise is back! Variety is reporting that Evil Dead Rise is in the works at New Line Cinema with Sam Raimi, the franchise’s creator, and its groovy star, Bruce Campbell, will be executive producing the new franchise installment written and directed by Irish filmmaker Lee Cronin. Sadly, Campbell’s iconic character Ash Williams will not be returning. This time Alyssa Sutherland (“Vikings”) and Lily Sullivan (Mental) will lead the cast of the sequel. Evil Dead Rise moves from the woods to the city, and centers on “two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.” At its core, Evil Dead is about ordinary people overcoming extraordinarily terrifying situations. I can’t wait for Alyssa and Lily to fill the blood-soaked shoes of those who have come before them and carry on that tradition.” Campbell says. The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 28, 2021
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Fede Alvarez Celebrates ‘Evil Dead’ Anniversary By Releasing Never Before Scene Images And Video

To celebrate the eighth anniversary of 2013’s Evil Dead, Fede Alvarez has shared a bunch of never-before-seen behind-the-scenes images and a video and how a scene was made from the remake of Sam Raimi’s 1981 horror classic. He also promises to share something special on the 10th anniversary. Sam Raimi and star of the franchise, Bruce Campbell produced the film. Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas, and Elizabeth Blackmore star as a group of friends staying at an old cabin in the woods. As they explore the rustic building they discover the Book of the Dead. Of course, it wouldn’t be a horror movie unless they read it, when they do, they unleash a demon hellbent on claiming their souls. Take a look at the behind-the-scenes images shared via Alvarez’s Twitter account. Here's a few #EvilDead pics (I think…) were never released before… pic.twitter.com/lwGOWUQbX1 — Fede Alvarez (@fedalvar) April 6, 2021 Here’s a few #EvilDead pics (I

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 6, 2021
Horror Fuel

Corin Hardy And Sam Raimi Team Up For Netflix Horror ‘Every House Is Haunted’

Sam Raimi and director Corin Hardy (The Nun) are teaming up for the new horror movie Every House is Haunted, Deadline is reporting. The Netflix movie was penned by Jason Pagan and Andrew Deutschman, the writing team behind Project Almanac, and is based on Ian Rogers’ short story The House on Ashley Avenue. Every House is Haunted centers on an insurance investigator who tries to debunk claims that a couple’s death was caused by a haunted house, but his doubts are challenged by a psychic and the mysterious occurrences he witnesses with his own eyes. Genre legend Sam Raimi will be producing under his Raimi Productions banner along with Roy Lee under his Vertigo Entertainment. Vertigo’s Andrew Childs will be executive producing. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more. While you wait, be sure to check out Raimi’s supernatural horror The Unholy, starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, opening in theaters this weekend, from Sony Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2021
Horror Fuel

Stunning New Poster For Sam Raimi’s ‘The Unholy’ Gives a Warning Ahead Of Its Release

Ahead of its April release, we’ve got the new dark, but stunning poster for the Sam Raimi-produced horror The Unholy (originally titled Shrine). The film, from Screen Gems, was written and directed by Evan Spiliotopoulos who making his horror debut after making Disney films such as Beauty and the Beast (2017) and The Huntsman: Winter’s War. “Walking Dead” actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan stars along with Katie Aselton (“Legion”), William Sadler (Bill & Ted Face the Music), Diogo Morgado (The Messengers), and Cary Elwes (Princess Bride). Rob Tapert produces alongside Raimi for Ghost House Pictures. The Unholy, based on James Herbert’s novel Shrine, published in 1983, centers on Alice, “a young hearing-impaired girl who, after a supposed visitation from the Virgin Mary, is inexplicably able to hear, speak and heal the sick. As word spreads and people from near and far flock to witness her miracles, a disgraced journalist (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) hoping to revive his career visits the small New

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 22, 2021
Horror Fuel

Sam Raimi’s ‘The Unholy’ Starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan Scores An April Release

The Sam Raimi-produced horror The Unholy (originally titled Shrine) has scored an April release date from Sony Pictures The film, from Screen Gems, was written and directed by Evan Spiliotopoulos who making his horror debut after making Disney films such as Beauty and the Beast (2017) and The Huntsman: Winter’s War. “Walking Dead” actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan stars along with Katie Aselton (“Legion”), William Sadler (Bill & Ted Face the Music), Diogo Morgado (The Messengers), and Cary Elwes (Princess Bride). Rob Tapert produces alongside Raimi for Ghost House Pictures. The Unholy,based on James Herbert’s novel Shrine, published in 1983, centers on Alice, “a young hearing-impaired girl who, after a supposed visitation from the Virgin Mary, is inexplicably able to hear, speak and heal the sick. As word spreads and people from near and far flock to witness her miracles, a disgraced journalist (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) hoping to revive his career visits the small New England town to investigate. When terrifying

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 9, 2021

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Sam Raimi’s Next Film, ‘You’re Dead Helene’ Is A Paranormal Rom Com

Any time we hear that Sam Raimi is producing a project we get excited, the man knows what he’s doing. From Evil Dead to Crawl, to Don’t Breathe, and Spider-Man, Raimi never fails to impress. Now, news has come that his next project is You’re Dead Helene, a paranormal rom-com. You’re Dead Helene is from writer-director Michael Blanchart who also directed the short film of the same name that won the Oscar-qualifying Grand Prize at the Rhode Island International Film Festival. In the film, “Maxime lives with the ghost of his girlfriend Hélène. Wishing to put an end to this frankly unbearable situation, Maxime finally decides to break up with her. Hélène doesn’t seem ready to accept this decision.” We’ll keep you posted as we learn more. In the meantime, head over to Roku and watch Raimi’s “50 States of Fright” which is a horror anthology series that explores stories based on urban legends from every state, taking viewers deeper

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 10, 2021

Sam Raimi’s “50 States Of Fright” Premieres On Roku

A while back we reported that The Roku Channel had snagged Quibi’s programming when it folded. One of the series Roku picked us is Sam Raimi‘s “50 States of Fright” and it’s now streaming on the service as part of its “Freakout Friday” lineup that will feature new horror content every Friday all this month. “50 States of Fright”, executive produced by Sam Raimi, is a horror anthology series that explores stories based on urban legends from every state, taking viewers deeper into the horrors that lurk just beneath. The first season stars Rory Culkin (Lords of Chaos), Lulu Wilson (Ouija: Origin of Evil, Annabelle: Creation), Victoria Justice (Victorious), Jacob Batalon (Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Far From Home), Warren Christie (The Resident, The Village), and Erica Tremblay (The Twilight Zone) star in the series directed by Scott Beck & Bryan Woods (A Quiet Place writers), Lee Cronin (The Hole in the Ground), Daniel Goldhaber (Cam), and Cate Devaney (Realizing Recovery). Roku’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021

Bill Skarsgard Among Impressive Cast Of ‘Boy Kills World’

Raimi Productions, Vertigo Entertainment, Nthibah Pictures, and Hammerstone Studios have joined forces to produce Boy Kills World, directed by Moritz Mohr (Akumi), which already has an impressive cast that includes Bill Skarsgård (Deadpool 2, It Chapter Two) in the title role of “Boy,” Samara Weaving (Ready or Not, Bill and Ted Face the Music), and martial arts master Yayan Ruhian (John Wick 3, The Raid: Redemption). The film was written by Arend Remmers and Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury: The Movie) based on Mohr’s short film of the same name. Boy Kills World is described as “a one-of-a-kind action spectacle set in a dystopian fever dream reality. BOY is a deaf-mute with a vibrant imagination. When his family is murdered, BOY escapes to the jungle and is trained by a mysterious shaman to repress his childish imagination and become an instrument of death.” CAA Media Finance will represent domestic rights and arranged the project’s financing with Simon Swart and Wayne

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Evil Dead’ Is Headed Back To Theaters To Celebrate 40th Anniversary

When it comes to classic horror, you don’t get much more iconic than writer-director Sam Raimi’s 1981 film The Evil Dead, which has spawned sequels, a reboot, a TV series, and a game franchise. This October the cherished film is returning to theaters to celebrate its 40th anniversary. In addition to the part horror, part comedy film’s theatrical return, attendees will be treated to an exclusive introduction from star Bruce Campbell, who portrayed the franchise’s iconic lead character, Ashley “Ash” Williams. In the first installment of Raimi’s famed original Evil Dead trilogy, Ash (Campbell), his girlfriend Linda (Baker), his sister Cheryl (Sandweiss), and couple Scotty (Delrich) and Shelly (York), drive to a remote cabin in the woods for a fun getaway. While there, they find the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis (aka “The Book of the Dead”), an ancient tome whose text reawakens the dead when read out loud. After unintentionally releasing a flood of evil, the five friends must fight for their

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 12, 2021
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Sony Unleashes The Action-Packed ‘Don’t Breathe 2’ Trailer

The action-packed trailer for Don’t Breathe 2 is finally here and reveals that two bad guys have made the biggest mistake of their lives, kidnapping a young girl whose adopted father happens to be the world’s most dangerous blind man. In the sequel to 2016’s hit film, Norman, the blind man (Stephen Lang), has been hiding out for years in an isolated cabin and has taken in and raised a young girl (Madelyn Grace) orphaned from a house fire. Their quiet life is shattered when a group of kidnappers takes the girl, forcing the man to leave their once safe haven to save her. Rodo Sayagues makes his directorial debut with the sequel (his feature debut) which he co-wrote with previous Don’t Breathe director Fede Álvarez. The two also serve as producers on the film alongside Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert. Bobby Schofield, Rocci Williams, and Adam Young co-star in Don’t Breathe 2, opening in theaters on August 13, 2021,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 2, 2021
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‘Evil Dead Rise’ Will Premiere Exclusively On HBO Max

The Evil Dead franchise is back! Variety is reporting that Evil Dead Rise is in the works at New Line Cinema with Sam Raimi, the franchise’s creator, and its groovy star, Bruce Campbell, will be executive producing the new franchise installment written and directed by Irish filmmaker Lee Cronin. Sadly, Campbell’s iconic character Ash Williams will not be returning. This time Alyssa Sutherland (“Vikings”) and Lily Sullivan (Mental) will lead the cast of the sequel. Evil Dead Rise moves from the woods to the city, and centers on “two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.” At its core, Evil Dead is about ordinary people overcoming extraordinarily terrifying situations. I can’t wait for Alyssa and Lily to fill the blood-soaked shoes of those who have come before them and carry on that tradition.” Campbell says. The

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 28, 2021
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Fede Alvarez Celebrates ‘Evil Dead’ Anniversary By Releasing Never Before Scene Images And Video

To celebrate the eighth anniversary of 2013’s Evil Dead, Fede Alvarez has shared a bunch of never-before-seen behind-the-scenes images and a video and how a scene was made from the remake of Sam Raimi’s 1981 horror classic. He also promises to share something special on the 10th anniversary. Sam Raimi and star of the franchise, Bruce Campbell produced the film. Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas, and Elizabeth Blackmore star as a group of friends staying at an old cabin in the woods. As they explore the rustic building they discover the Book of the Dead. Of course, it wouldn’t be a horror movie unless they read it, when they do, they unleash a demon hellbent on claiming their souls. Take a look at the behind-the-scenes images shared via Alvarez’s Twitter account. Here's a few #EvilDead pics (I think…) were never released before… pic.twitter.com/lwGOWUQbX1 — Fede Alvarez (@fedalvar) April 6, 2021 Here’s a few #EvilDead pics (I

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 6, 2021
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Corin Hardy And Sam Raimi Team Up For Netflix Horror ‘Every House Is Haunted’

Sam Raimi and director Corin Hardy (The Nun) are teaming up for the new horror movie Every House is Haunted, Deadline is reporting. The Netflix movie was penned by Jason Pagan and Andrew Deutschman, the writing team behind Project Almanac, and is based on Ian Rogers’ short story The House on Ashley Avenue. Every House is Haunted centers on an insurance investigator who tries to debunk claims that a couple’s death was caused by a haunted house, but his doubts are challenged by a psychic and the mysterious occurrences he witnesses with his own eyes. Genre legend Sam Raimi will be producing under his Raimi Productions banner along with Roy Lee under his Vertigo Entertainment. Vertigo’s Andrew Childs will be executive producing. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more. While you wait, be sure to check out Raimi’s supernatural horror The Unholy, starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, opening in theaters this weekend, from Sony Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2021
Horror Fuel

Stunning New Poster For Sam Raimi’s ‘The Unholy’ Gives a Warning Ahead Of Its Release

Ahead of its April release, we’ve got the new dark, but stunning poster for the Sam Raimi-produced horror The Unholy (originally titled Shrine). The film, from Screen Gems, was written and directed by Evan Spiliotopoulos who making his horror debut after making Disney films such as Beauty and the Beast (2017) and The Huntsman: Winter’s War. “Walking Dead” actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan stars along with Katie Aselton (“Legion”), William Sadler (Bill & Ted Face the Music), Diogo Morgado (The Messengers), and Cary Elwes (Princess Bride). Rob Tapert produces alongside Raimi for Ghost House Pictures. The Unholy, based on James Herbert’s novel Shrine, published in 1983, centers on Alice, “a young hearing-impaired girl who, after a supposed visitation from the Virgin Mary, is inexplicably able to hear, speak and heal the sick. As word spreads and people from near and far flock to witness her miracles, a disgraced journalist (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) hoping to revive his career visits the small New

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 22, 2021
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Sam Raimi’s ‘The Unholy’ Starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan Scores An April Release

The Sam Raimi-produced horror The Unholy (originally titled Shrine) has scored an April release date from Sony Pictures The film, from Screen Gems, was written and directed by Evan Spiliotopoulos who making his horror debut after making Disney films such as Beauty and the Beast (2017) and The Huntsman: Winter’s War. “Walking Dead” actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan stars along with Katie Aselton (“Legion”), William Sadler (Bill & Ted Face the Music), Diogo Morgado (The Messengers), and Cary Elwes (Princess Bride). Rob Tapert produces alongside Raimi for Ghost House Pictures. The Unholy,based on James Herbert’s novel Shrine, published in 1983, centers on Alice, “a young hearing-impaired girl who, after a supposed visitation from the Virgin Mary, is inexplicably able to hear, speak and heal the sick. As word spreads and people from near and far flock to witness her miracles, a disgraced journalist (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) hoping to revive his career visits the small New England town to investigate. When terrifying

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 9, 2021
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