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Shudder Announces “The Last Drive-In: The Walking Dead.” Hosted by Joe Bob Briggs

On October 29th, just days before Halloween, Sudder will air the special “The Last Drive-In: The Walking Dead.” Join iconic horror host and foremost drive-in critic Joe Bob Briggs and a special guest, Greg Nicotero, executive producer and special effects Make-up supervisor and designer for “The Walking Dead”, as they watch the first two episodes of season one of the hit series. The two will discuss the evolution of the walkers and much, much more. “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs” is produced by Matt Manjourides and Justin Martell and directed by Austin Jennings. Fans are invited to join a live watch premiere at 9 pm ET via the Shudder TV feed and On Demand on AMC+, using the hashtags #TheLastDriveIn and #TheWalkingDead.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021

Stars Team Up With A Real Exorcist For Tubi’s ‘Celebrity Exorcism’ (New Clip)

This October Tubi will air a one-of-a-kind special, Celebrity Excorsim, in which three celebrities, aided by real exorcist Rachel Stavis, will enter a LA home that is reportedly plagued by terrifying activity. But first, they must go through a Boot Camp to prepare them for what lies ahead. The un-scripted two-hour program features acclaimed exorcist Rachel Stavis along with Jodie Sweetin (“Full House”), Shar Jackson (“Moesha”), and Metta World Peace (NBA Champion and All-Star) who is featured in the new clip below. Ahead of the investigation, the celebrities have been given no information, except for their initial meeting location. The unknown is soon revealed when Rachel introduces herself and lays out the journey ahead. Each team member comes to the table with their own level of beliefs and reservations. As they visit several haunted locations around Los Angeles, the team comes to terms with their own fears and finds the courage and openness to experience a world beyond our own.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021

Tubi Halloween Special “Celebrity Exorcism” Announced

Tubi, FOX’s free streaming service, has just announced the two-hour Halloween special Celebrity Exorcism. Starring Jodie Sweetin (“Full House”), Shar Jackson (“Moesha”), and Metta World Peace (NBA Champion and All Star), with the help of acclaimed exorcist, Rachel Stavis, they dare to enroll in a paranormal boot camp before journeying to exorcise an iconic haunted location in Los Angeles. The unscripted special from FOX Alternative Entertainment premieres on October 22nd on Tubi as part of their Halloween celebration “Terror on Tubi” which features over 5,000 horror and Halloween films and series.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021

Shudder Announces Annual “Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown”

The Shudder Original Halloween special Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown will soon premiere. In what has become an annual tradition, iconic horror host and foremost drive-in movie critic Joe Bob Briggs returns with the new special just in time for Halloween. You’ll have to tune in to find out what movies Joe Bob has selected, but you can count on something scary and perfect for the season. Special guests include director David Gordon Green of the upcoming Halloween franchise installment, Halloween Kills. But that’s not all, producer/Blumhouse CEO and founder Jason Blum announced today during Blumhouse’s second annual BlumFest celebration that he will be appearing as well. Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown premieres live on the Shudder TV feed at 9 pm ET/8c on October 8, 2021. Fans can also watch on demand on Shudder and within the Shudder offering in the AMC+ bundle on Sunday, October 10, 2021. The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs is produced by Matt Manjourides and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Horror Fuel

Cooking Competition “Snoop Dogg and Maratha’s Very Tasty Halloween” Coming To Peacock

This Halloween season Peacock and Buzzfeed present “Snoop Dogg and Maratha’s Very Tasty Halloween,” a baking competition special. In the special, teams of three bakers, called “Scare Squads,” are tasked with baking and building a full-sensory 12×12 Halloween world that people can literally explore. The catch? Their worlds must be inspired by the concept of fear. Imagine larger-than-life-sized chocolate spiders or cotton candy cobwebs! Trios of the country’s most talented and award-winning bakers compete to build an immersive, edible spectacle that celebrates the colorful creativity of Halloween. After the clock runs out, the judges crown the team that builds the tastiest confectionary world, and the competition ends in a fantastical Halloween party. Tasty food content creator, Alvin Zhou will use his cooking and baking knowledge to judge each baker’s creation alongside Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart. “Snoop Dogg and Martha’s Very Tasty Halloween” is produced by BuzzFeed Studios, Magical Elves, and Snoopadelic Films. Casey Kriley, Jo Sharon, Hillary Olsen, Patrick

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 19, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Elvira’s 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special’ Is Coming To Shudder

When it comes to horror, there’s only one “Mistress of the Dark”, Elvira (Cassandra Peterson). The voluptuous horror host is back! Coming to Shudder this September, Elvira will be hosting a one-night movie marathon titled Elvira’s 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special! Part of Shudder’s “61 Days of Halloween”, the special will debut on Saturday, September 25th at 8 PM EST in the US and Canada and on-demand on all Shudder platforms (US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand) and AMC+ beginning Monday, September 27th. Similar to the cult classic, late-night television series Elvira’s Movie Macabre, which debuted in 1981, Elvira will lend her own blend of witty commentary to a horror movie lineup that includes Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, House on Haunted Hill, The City of the Dead and Messiah of Evil. Elvira’s 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special includes the following films: Elvira, Mistress Of The Dark (1988) Upon arriving in a small town

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2021
Horror Fuel

Your Ultimate Guide To Shudder’s Annual “61 Days Of Halloween”

It’s official! The Halloween season is here!! Today, Shudder’s “61 Days of Halloween” annual event, featuring a slate of weekly new movie premieres and original series debuts, a new Halloween special with Joe Bob Briggs (and more specials to be announced), and more begins! But that’s not all, there are also horror film favorites being added to the Shudder library from Brian De Palma’s Carrie to Tobe Hooper’s Poltergeist, a new edition of Shudder’s beloved “Ghoul Log,” a 24/7 streaming jack-o’-lantern, and the return of Shudder’s Halloween Hotline, where members can receive live, personalized movie recommendations from Shudder’s head curator Samuel Zimmerman. Shudder is the ultimate destination for horror all year long, but every Halloween, we try to outdo ourselves. Last year, we supersized the season, expanding our celebration to 61 days, and this year, we’re going even bigger by bringing Shudder members an unbeatable lineup of new original series and exclusive movie premieres every week, along with new specials

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 1, 2021
Horror Fuel

Food Network & Discovery Plus Announce Halloween Series And Specials

The Food Network and discovery+ are the go-to destinations for out-of-this-world Halloween-themed programming, getting viewers into the spirit of the holiday with edge-of-your-seat competitions and mind-blowing edible creations. This year’s Halloween event features a new season like no other of “Halloween Wars” with paranormal investigator and “Ghost Adventures” star Zak Bagans lending inspiration to the challenges, “Halloween Baking Championship” with host comedian John Henson and “Outrageous Pumpkins” with host and actress Alyson Hannigan, plus, new specials “Road to Halloween Wars“, Kids Baking Championship: “Oh My Gourd!” and “Worst Cooks in America: Halloween Redemption 2“, along with themed episodes of recurring series. Viewers love our Halloween lineup, an over-the-top, multi-week event full of frights, delights, thrilling competitions and spectacularly spooky edible-themed creations,” said Courtney White, President, Food Network. “Each year we look to outdo ourselves and with Zak Bagans bringing inspiration to the scariest season of Halloween Wars yet, along with returning favorites Halloween Baking Championship and Outrageous Pumpkins, Food Network

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 5, 2021
Horror Fuel

Netflix Unleashes Behind-The-Scenes Special To Celebrate ‘Army Of The Dead’ Premiere

Zack Snyder‘s highly anticipated movie Army of the Dead is out today on Netflix! To celebrate, Netflix has unleashed a surprise behind the scenes special feature that explores the making of this badass film. At nearly thirty minutes long, Creating an Army of the Dead takes an in-depth look at how the movie was made, features interviews with the cast and the filmmakers including Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Wesley Coller, Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana De La Reguera, Theo Rossi, Matthias Schweighöfer, Garret Dillahunt, Huma S. Qureshi, Visual Effects Supervisor Marcus Taormina, Costume Designer Stephanie Porter, Production Designer Julie Berghoff and more. How the film came to life in post-apocalypse Las Vegas, the incredible stunts, groundbreaking effects, and the evolution of the zombie genre are explored in depth. From filmmaker Zack Snyder (300, Zack Snyder’s Justice League), Army of the Dead takes place following a zombie outbreak that has left Las Vegas in ruins and walled off from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 21, 2021
Horror Fuel

Fathom Celebrating ‘Stand By Me’s’ 35th Anniversary With Special Theatrical Run

Fathom Events is celebrating the 35th anniversary of director Rob Reiner’s coming of age thriller Stand By Me with a limited run in select theaters nationwide on Sunday, May 23rd and Wednesday, May 26th. An adaptation of Stephen King‘s novella The Body, the film released in 1986 was a hit with both critics and viewers earning itself a cult status quickly. In fact, it’s one of this writer’s top 10 favorite films ever. Starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, and Kiefer Sutherland, the screenplay was written by Raynold Gideon and Bruce A. Evans. Filled with humor and suspense, Stand By Me is the tale of four boys on a two-day journey. In a treehouse at the edge of Castle Rock, a small, woodsy Oregon town, a budding 12-year-old writer named Gordie LaChance (Wheaton) is about to begin an extraordinary trek into the heart of the northwestern forest, an experience that will alter the course of his life

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2021

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Shudder Announces “The Last Drive-In: The Walking Dead.” Hosted by Joe Bob Briggs

On October 29th, just days before Halloween, Sudder will air the special “The Last Drive-In: The Walking Dead.” Join iconic horror host and foremost drive-in critic Joe Bob Briggs and a special guest, Greg Nicotero, executive producer and special effects Make-up supervisor and designer for “The Walking Dead”, as they watch the first two episodes of season one of the hit series. The two will discuss the evolution of the walkers and much, much more. “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs” is produced by Matt Manjourides and Justin Martell and directed by Austin Jennings. Fans are invited to join a live watch premiere at 9 pm ET via the Shudder TV feed and On Demand on AMC+, using the hashtags #TheLastDriveIn and #TheWalkingDead.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021

Stars Team Up With A Real Exorcist For Tubi’s ‘Celebrity Exorcism’ (New Clip)

This October Tubi will air a one-of-a-kind special, Celebrity Excorsim, in which three celebrities, aided by real exorcist Rachel Stavis, will enter a LA home that is reportedly plagued by terrifying activity. But first, they must go through a Boot Camp to prepare them for what lies ahead. The un-scripted two-hour program features acclaimed exorcist Rachel Stavis along with Jodie Sweetin (“Full House”), Shar Jackson (“Moesha”), and Metta World Peace (NBA Champion and All-Star) who is featured in the new clip below. Ahead of the investigation, the celebrities have been given no information, except for their initial meeting location. The unknown is soon revealed when Rachel introduces herself and lays out the journey ahead. Each team member comes to the table with their own level of beliefs and reservations. As they visit several haunted locations around Los Angeles, the team comes to terms with their own fears and finds the courage and openness to experience a world beyond our own.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021

Tubi Halloween Special “Celebrity Exorcism” Announced

Tubi, FOX’s free streaming service, has just announced the two-hour Halloween special Celebrity Exorcism. Starring Jodie Sweetin (“Full House”), Shar Jackson (“Moesha”), and Metta World Peace (NBA Champion and All Star), with the help of acclaimed exorcist, Rachel Stavis, they dare to enroll in a paranormal boot camp before journeying to exorcise an iconic haunted location in Los Angeles. The unscripted special from FOX Alternative Entertainment premieres on October 22nd on Tubi as part of their Halloween celebration “Terror on Tubi” which features over 5,000 horror and Halloween films and series.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021

Shudder Announces Annual “Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown”

The Shudder Original Halloween special Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown will soon premiere. In what has become an annual tradition, iconic horror host and foremost drive-in movie critic Joe Bob Briggs returns with the new special just in time for Halloween. You’ll have to tune in to find out what movies Joe Bob has selected, but you can count on something scary and perfect for the season. Special guests include director David Gordon Green of the upcoming Halloween franchise installment, Halloween Kills. But that’s not all, producer/Blumhouse CEO and founder Jason Blum announced today during Blumhouse’s second annual BlumFest celebration that he will be appearing as well. Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown premieres live on the Shudder TV feed at 9 pm ET/8c on October 8, 2021. Fans can also watch on demand on Shudder and within the Shudder offering in the AMC+ bundle on Sunday, October 10, 2021. The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs is produced by Matt Manjourides and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Horror Fuel

Cooking Competition “Snoop Dogg and Maratha’s Very Tasty Halloween” Coming To Peacock

This Halloween season Peacock and Buzzfeed present “Snoop Dogg and Maratha’s Very Tasty Halloween,” a baking competition special. In the special, teams of three bakers, called “Scare Squads,” are tasked with baking and building a full-sensory 12×12 Halloween world that people can literally explore. The catch? Their worlds must be inspired by the concept of fear. Imagine larger-than-life-sized chocolate spiders or cotton candy cobwebs! Trios of the country’s most talented and award-winning bakers compete to build an immersive, edible spectacle that celebrates the colorful creativity of Halloween. After the clock runs out, the judges crown the team that builds the tastiest confectionary world, and the competition ends in a fantastical Halloween party. Tasty food content creator, Alvin Zhou will use his cooking and baking knowledge to judge each baker’s creation alongside Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart. “Snoop Dogg and Martha’s Very Tasty Halloween” is produced by BuzzFeed Studios, Magical Elves, and Snoopadelic Films. Casey Kriley, Jo Sharon, Hillary Olsen, Patrick

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 19, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Elvira’s 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special’ Is Coming To Shudder

When it comes to horror, there’s only one “Mistress of the Dark”, Elvira (Cassandra Peterson). The voluptuous horror host is back! Coming to Shudder this September, Elvira will be hosting a one-night movie marathon titled Elvira’s 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special! Part of Shudder’s “61 Days of Halloween”, the special will debut on Saturday, September 25th at 8 PM EST in the US and Canada and on-demand on all Shudder platforms (US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand) and AMC+ beginning Monday, September 27th. Similar to the cult classic, late-night television series Elvira’s Movie Macabre, which debuted in 1981, Elvira will lend her own blend of witty commentary to a horror movie lineup that includes Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, House on Haunted Hill, The City of the Dead and Messiah of Evil. Elvira’s 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special includes the following films: Elvira, Mistress Of The Dark (1988) Upon arriving in a small town

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2021
Horror Fuel

Your Ultimate Guide To Shudder’s Annual “61 Days Of Halloween”

It’s official! The Halloween season is here!! Today, Shudder’s “61 Days of Halloween” annual event, featuring a slate of weekly new movie premieres and original series debuts, a new Halloween special with Joe Bob Briggs (and more specials to be announced), and more begins! But that’s not all, there are also horror film favorites being added to the Shudder library from Brian De Palma’s Carrie to Tobe Hooper’s Poltergeist, a new edition of Shudder’s beloved “Ghoul Log,” a 24/7 streaming jack-o’-lantern, and the return of Shudder’s Halloween Hotline, where members can receive live, personalized movie recommendations from Shudder’s head curator Samuel Zimmerman. Shudder is the ultimate destination for horror all year long, but every Halloween, we try to outdo ourselves. Last year, we supersized the season, expanding our celebration to 61 days, and this year, we’re going even bigger by bringing Shudder members an unbeatable lineup of new original series and exclusive movie premieres every week, along with new specials

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

Food Network & Discovery Plus Announce Halloween Series And Specials

The Food Network and discovery+ are the go-to destinations for out-of-this-world Halloween-themed programming, getting viewers into the spirit of the holiday with edge-of-your-seat competitions and mind-blowing edible creations. This year’s Halloween event features a new season like no other of “Halloween Wars” with paranormal investigator and “Ghost Adventures” star Zak Bagans lending inspiration to the challenges, “Halloween Baking Championship” with host comedian John Henson and “Outrageous Pumpkins” with host and actress Alyson Hannigan, plus, new specials “Road to Halloween Wars“, Kids Baking Championship: “Oh My Gourd!” and “Worst Cooks in America: Halloween Redemption 2“, along with themed episodes of recurring series. Viewers love our Halloween lineup, an over-the-top, multi-week event full of frights, delights, thrilling competitions and spectacularly spooky edible-themed creations,” said Courtney White, President, Food Network. “Each year we look to outdo ourselves and with Zak Bagans bringing inspiration to the scariest season of Halloween Wars yet, along with returning favorites Halloween Baking Championship and Outrageous Pumpkins, Food Network

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 5, 2021
Horror Fuel

Netflix Unleashes Behind-The-Scenes Special To Celebrate ‘Army Of The Dead’ Premiere

Zack Snyder‘s highly anticipated movie Army of the Dead is out today on Netflix! To celebrate, Netflix has unleashed a surprise behind the scenes special feature that explores the making of this badass film. At nearly thirty minutes long, Creating an Army of the Dead takes an in-depth look at how the movie was made, features interviews with the cast and the filmmakers including Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Wesley Coller, Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana De La Reguera, Theo Rossi, Matthias Schweighöfer, Garret Dillahunt, Huma S. Qureshi, Visual Effects Supervisor Marcus Taormina, Costume Designer Stephanie Porter, Production Designer Julie Berghoff and more. How the film came to life in post-apocalypse Las Vegas, the incredible stunts, groundbreaking effects, and the evolution of the zombie genre are explored in depth. From filmmaker Zack Snyder (300, Zack Snyder’s Justice League), Army of the Dead takes place following a zombie outbreak that has left Las Vegas in ruins and walled off from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 21, 2021
Horror Fuel

Fathom Celebrating ‘Stand By Me’s’ 35th Anniversary With Special Theatrical Run

Fathom Events is celebrating the 35th anniversary of director Rob Reiner’s coming of age thriller Stand By Me with a limited run in select theaters nationwide on Sunday, May 23rd and Wednesday, May 26th. An adaptation of Stephen King‘s novella The Body, the film released in 1986 was a hit with both critics and viewers earning itself a cult status quickly. In fact, it’s one of this writer’s top 10 favorite films ever. Starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, and Kiefer Sutherland, the screenplay was written by Raynold Gideon and Bruce A. Evans. Filled with humor and suspense, Stand By Me is the tale of four boys on a two-day journey. In a treehouse at the edge of Castle Rock, a small, woodsy Oregon town, a budding 12-year-old writer named Gordie LaChance (Wheaton) is about to begin an extraordinary trek into the heart of the northwestern forest, an experience that will alter the course of his life

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2021
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