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“Cursed Films” Has One Of The Biggest Premieres In Shudder History

Genre docuseries “Cursed Films” has made Shudder history by having the second-largest premiere ever for the streaming genre service. The series, only outranked by “Creepshow,” explores the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously “cursed” horror film productions, featuring interviews with experts, witnesses, cast, directors, and producers who experienced the events first hand. Were these movies really cursed, as many believe, or just victims of bad luck and bizarre circumstances? The Exorcist star Linda Blair, and The Omen director Richard Donner, along with Poltergeist III director Gary Sherman, podcaster Matt Gourley, critic April Wolfe, and Fangoria editor Phil Nobile Jr. are among the many insiders and experts interviewed for the series. Last week’s record-breaking premiere focused on the legend and impact of The Exorcist “curse.” Episodes two and three, premiering today, explore whether the Devil himself might have cursed The Omen and if a curse might be connected to the tragic deaths associated with the franchise. Cursed Films became

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 10, 2020
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Fright-Rags Conjures Three New Collections, The Omen, Happy Death Day & Hammer Films

Fright-Rags has summoned all-new apparel from The Omen, Happy Death Day, and Hammer Films. You have been warned. You are one day closer to the end of the world with Fright-Rags‘ The Omen collection. Richard Donner’s horror classic has received three new T-shirts (with baseball tee options) plus an enamel pin of the Antichrist himself, Damien. Fright-Rags makes every death count with its Happy Death Day merchandise. The modern slasher’s baby-faced killer is featured on three shirts, a pair of socks, and an enamel pin. Enter Hammer Films‘ house of horrors with Fright-Rags‘ first apparel dedicated to the legendary British horror studio. The line includes four shirts featuring Dracula, Frankenstein, and more classic monsters. The Omen, Happy Death Day, and Hammer Films collections are on sale now at Fright-Rags.com. Stay tuned for the return of Fright-Rags‘ “Tee of Mystery.” Blind-bagged shirts in both men’s and women’s styles will be available for only $9 each next week.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 30, 2019
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A Prequel To The Omen Is In The Works From 20th Century

It’s been almost forty years since The Omen debuted in theaters. The iconic film, directed by Richard Donner, introduced us to Damien, the young Antichrist, meant to bring destruction to the world in his adulthood. But what happened before Damien was brought into this world? According to THR, we will soon find out. It seems 20th Century Fox has a prequel to The Omen in the works as we speak, titled The First Omen. The First Omen, written by Ben Jacoby (Bleed), may have already found its director. Antonio Campos is currently in negotiations the step behind the camera for the film. Campos is behind such films as 2016’s drama Christine, as well as the films Simon Killer, and Afterschool. In The Omen, when Katherine (Lee Remick), the wife of American Diplomat Robert Thorn (Gregory Peck), gave birth Robert was told the baby had passed and that an abandoned baby could take its place. Without Katherine’s knowledge, the babies were

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 28, 2016

The Omen Spin-off Series “Damien” Is Out Now

The premiere of A&E’s “Damien” is now only days away (March 7). A&E has now released a new addition to the long list of teasers, titled “Beast.” The teaser is a mix of footage from the new series and The Omen. The series follows Damien Thorn, the child from the 1976 horror classic The Omen, as an adult. Damien is about to have his life turned upside-down as he learns who he is: the anti-Christ. Bradley James (iZombie) will star as Damien. Omid Abtahi (Argo) co-stars along with Megalyn Echikunwoke (The Following), David Meunier (Aquarius), Scott Wilson (The Walking Dead), and Barbara Hershey, who played the role of Lorraine Lambert in Insidious: Chapter 2. I have to admit, when I first learned about the series back last year, I was a little skeptical. But now, I’m intrigued. The trailers look great, and the show has a fantastic cast. I’m not sure how long of a run Damien will have, I

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 3, 2016
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The New Trailer For Damien Reveals The End Of Days

The premiere date for A&E’s new series Damien is drawing near. The series, follows Damien Thorn, the child from the 1976 horror classic The Omen, as an adult. Damien is about to learn who he really is, the anti-Christ. Bradley James, who played the role of Liv’s love interest in iZombie, will star as Damien. Omid Abtahi (Argo) co-stars along with Megalyn Echikunwoke (The Following), David Meunier (Aquarius) and Barbara Hershey, who played the role of Lorraine Lambert in Insidious: Chapter 2. Scott Wilson, who you may recognize as Hershel from the hit series The Walking Dead, also appears in Damien. Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead) serves as both writer and executive producer for the series. Ross Fineman, who developed the series with Mazzara, also serves as executive producer through his company Fineman Entertainment. Damien will premiere on A&E on March 7th. In the last trailer we witness the beginning of the “End of Days”.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 22, 2016
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A&E Declares “Damien, It’s All For You” In New Teaser

A new teaser trailer for A&E’s upcoming series, Damien, brings back a classic line from The Omen, “Damien, it’s all for you.” The new series follows Damien Thorn (Bradley James) as an adult, when he discovers who he really is, the anti-christ. The first season will premier in 2016 and will feature ten episodes. Bradley James, who played the role of Liv’s love interest in iZombie, will star along side Omid Abtahi (Argo), Megalyn Echikunwoke (The Following), David Meunier (Aquarius) and Barbara Hershey who played the role of Lorraine Lambert in Insidious: Chapter 2. Scott Wilson, who you may recognize as Hershel from the hit series The Walking Dead, also appears in the series. Essentially, the new series will simply be picking up where The Omen left off twenty plus years later. Damien will tie into The Omen through flashbacks, props and quotes, along with a common back story. Take a look at the new teaser, the first teaser trailer

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 26, 2015
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A&E’s New Series ‘Damien’ Based on ‘The Omen’

A&E is adding a new show, ‘Damien’, based on the ‘Omen’ franchise, to their lineup some time in 2015. The new series will consist of ten episodes in it’s first season. The series will focus on the life of Damien Thorn, as an adult. Damien has lived his life unaware of the satanic forces around him. Damien must now come to terms with who he really is, the Antichrist. Damien will be played by Bradly James (Merlin, iZombie). Omid Abtahi (Argo), Magalyn Echikunwoke (A Good Day to Die Hard) and Barbra Hershey (Black Swan) will star in the supernatural show. We will give an update when more details and the premier date are announced.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 1, 2015

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“Cursed Films” Has One Of The Biggest Premieres In Shudder History

Genre docuseries “Cursed Films” has made Shudder history by having the second-largest premiere ever for the streaming genre service. The series, only outranked by “Creepshow,” explores the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously “cursed” horror film productions, featuring interviews with experts, witnesses, cast, directors, and producers who experienced the events first hand. Were these movies really cursed, as many believe, or just victims of bad luck and bizarre circumstances? The Exorcist star Linda Blair, and The Omen director Richard Donner, along with Poltergeist III director Gary Sherman, podcaster Matt Gourley, critic April Wolfe, and Fangoria editor Phil Nobile Jr. are among the many insiders and experts interviewed for the series. Last week’s record-breaking premiere focused on the legend and impact of The Exorcist “curse.” Episodes two and three, premiering today, explore whether the Devil himself might have cursed The Omen and if a curse might be connected to the tragic deaths associated with the franchise. Cursed Films became

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 10, 2020
Horror Fuel

Fright-Rags Conjures Three New Collections, The Omen, Happy Death Day & Hammer Films

Fright-Rags has summoned all-new apparel from The Omen, Happy Death Day, and Hammer Films. You have been warned. You are one day closer to the end of the world with Fright-Rags‘ The Omen collection. Richard Donner’s horror classic has received three new T-shirts (with baseball tee options) plus an enamel pin of the Antichrist himself, Damien. Fright-Rags makes every death count with its Happy Death Day merchandise. The modern slasher’s baby-faced killer is featured on three shirts, a pair of socks, and an enamel pin. Enter Hammer Films‘ house of horrors with Fright-Rags‘ first apparel dedicated to the legendary British horror studio. The line includes four shirts featuring Dracula, Frankenstein, and more classic monsters. The Omen, Happy Death Day, and Hammer Films collections are on sale now at Fright-Rags.com. Stay tuned for the return of Fright-Rags‘ “Tee of Mystery.” Blind-bagged shirts in both men’s and women’s styles will be available for only $9 each next week.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 30, 2019
Horror Fuel

A Prequel To The Omen Is In The Works From 20th Century

It’s been almost forty years since The Omen debuted in theaters. The iconic film, directed by Richard Donner, introduced us to Damien, the young Antichrist, meant to bring destruction to the world in his adulthood. But what happened before Damien was brought into this world? According to THR, we will soon find out. It seems 20th Century Fox has a prequel to The Omen in the works as we speak, titled The First Omen. The First Omen, written by Ben Jacoby (Bleed), may have already found its director. Antonio Campos is currently in negotiations the step behind the camera for the film. Campos is behind such films as 2016’s drama Christine, as well as the films Simon Killer, and Afterschool. In The Omen, when Katherine (Lee Remick), the wife of American Diplomat Robert Thorn (Gregory Peck), gave birth Robert was told the baby had passed and that an abandoned baby could take its place. Without Katherine’s knowledge, the babies were

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 28, 2016

The Omen Spin-off Series “Damien” Is Out Now

The premiere of A&E’s “Damien” is now only days away (March 7). A&E has now released a new addition to the long list of teasers, titled “Beast.” The teaser is a mix of footage from the new series and The Omen. The series follows Damien Thorn, the child from the 1976 horror classic The Omen, as an adult. Damien is about to have his life turned upside-down as he learns who he is: the anti-Christ. Bradley James (iZombie) will star as Damien. Omid Abtahi (Argo) co-stars along with Megalyn Echikunwoke (The Following), David Meunier (Aquarius), Scott Wilson (The Walking Dead), and Barbara Hershey, who played the role of Lorraine Lambert in Insidious: Chapter 2. I have to admit, when I first learned about the series back last year, I was a little skeptical. But now, I’m intrigued. The trailers look great, and the show has a fantastic cast. I’m not sure how long of a run Damien will have, I

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 3, 2016
Horror Fuel

The New Trailer For Damien Reveals The End Of Days

The premiere date for A&E’s new series Damien is drawing near. The series, follows Damien Thorn, the child from the 1976 horror classic The Omen, as an adult. Damien is about to learn who he really is, the anti-Christ. Bradley James, who played the role of Liv’s love interest in iZombie, will star as Damien. Omid Abtahi (Argo) co-stars along with Megalyn Echikunwoke (The Following), David Meunier (Aquarius) and Barbara Hershey, who played the role of Lorraine Lambert in Insidious: Chapter 2. Scott Wilson, who you may recognize as Hershel from the hit series The Walking Dead, also appears in Damien. Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead) serves as both writer and executive producer for the series. Ross Fineman, who developed the series with Mazzara, also serves as executive producer through his company Fineman Entertainment. Damien will premiere on A&E on March 7th. In the last trailer we witness the beginning of the “End of Days”.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 22, 2016
Horror Fuel

A&E Declares “Damien, It’s All For You” In New Teaser

A new teaser trailer for A&E’s upcoming series, Damien, brings back a classic line from The Omen, “Damien, it’s all for you.” The new series follows Damien Thorn (Bradley James) as an adult, when he discovers who he really is, the anti-christ. The first season will premier in 2016 and will feature ten episodes. Bradley James, who played the role of Liv’s love interest in iZombie, will star along side Omid Abtahi (Argo), Megalyn Echikunwoke (The Following), David Meunier (Aquarius) and Barbara Hershey who played the role of Lorraine Lambert in Insidious: Chapter 2. Scott Wilson, who you may recognize as Hershel from the hit series The Walking Dead, also appears in the series. Essentially, the new series will simply be picking up where The Omen left off twenty plus years later. Damien will tie into The Omen through flashbacks, props and quotes, along with a common back story. Take a look at the new teaser, the first teaser trailer

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 26, 2015
Horror Fuel

A&E’s New Series ‘Damien’ Based on ‘The Omen’

A&E is adding a new show, ‘Damien’, based on the ‘Omen’ franchise, to their lineup some time in 2015. The new series will consist of ten episodes in it’s first season. The series will focus on the life of Damien Thorn, as an adult. Damien has lived his life unaware of the satanic forces around him. Damien must now come to terms with who he really is, the Antichrist. Damien will be played by Bradly James (Merlin, iZombie). Omid Abtahi (Argo), Magalyn Echikunwoke (A Good Day to Die Hard) and Barbra Hershey (Black Swan) will star in the supernatural show. We will give an update when more details and the premier date are announced.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 1, 2015