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Movie Review: Carmilla (2019)

At an isolated country manor, Mr Bauer (Greg Wise) resides with his teenage daughter Lara (Hannah Rae) and Lara’s hard-ass governess Ms Fontaine (Jessica Raine). Lara spends her days being bored off her ass… that is until the survivor of a carriage accident (Devrim Lingnau) is taken in by Bauer. The girl claims she has no memory of where she’s from or who she is, but Lara takes to calling her Carmilla. Lara becomes absolutely smitten with Carmilla, as they mystery girl stirs new feelings inside her… but there is more to Carmilla than meets the eye which could spell doom for the Bauer household! Based on the novella by Sheridan Le Fanu of the same name, Carmilla is a tale of vampirism that pre-dates Bram Stoker’s more famous Dracula, but is every bit that novels equal… and where Dracula dabbles in homo-eroticism, Carmilla flaunts it. Admittedly, writer/director Emily Harris has dialed back the more overt vampire biz in this

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DanXIII

Jul 17, 2020

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Before Dracula There Was ‘Carmilla’ – In Virtual Theaters This July

25 years before the story of Dracula came to life, there was an enchanting young woman with a taste for blood… Writer/director Emily Harris brings to life the adaptation of Le Fanu‘s gothic vampire tale Carmilla, starring Hannah Rae. Isolated from the outside world, fifteen-year-old Lara (Hannah Rae, “Broadchurch”, Fighting with My Family) lives in seclusion on a vast country estate with her father and strict governess Miss Fontaine (Jessica Raine, “Patrick Melrose”, “Jericho”). Late one evening, a mysterious carriage crash brings a young girl (Devrim Lingnau) into their home to recuperate. Lara immediately becomes enchanted by this strange visitor who arouses her curiosity and awakens her burgeoning desires. This atmospheric coming-of-age tale, co-stars Golden Globe®-nominee Tobias Menzies (“Outlander”, “The Terror”, “Game of Thrones”, “The Crown” ) is inspired by the 1872 Gothic novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, who crafted the story of Carmilla, 25 years before Bram Stoker put the supernatural story of Count Dracula on the page.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 6, 2020

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Something In The New Trailer For AMC’s ‘The Terror’ Wants Them Dead

Imagine being in a foreign ice-filled landscape, a place that wants you dead. Welcome to the world of AMC’s new series ‘The Terror’ from Producer Ridley Scott. A new trailer has been unveiled that teases the horrors a group of sailors will face. Filmed in Budapest, Hungary, ‘The Terror’ will take viewers on a dark, intense journey that centers on the “Royal Navy’s voyage into uncharted territory as the crew attempts to discover the Northwest Passage. Faced with treacherous conditions, limited resources, dwindling hope, and fear of the unknown, the crew is pushed to the brink of extinction. Frozen, isolated, and stuck at the end of the earth, ‘The Terror’ highlights all that can go wrong when a group of men, desperate to survive, struggle not only with the elements but with each other.” The Terror captures a rare combination of fascinating history, complex and flawed characters, the inextinguishable human spirit and the horror and promise of an uncharted world,”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 15, 2018

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A Storm Is Brewing In The First Teaser For AMC’s ‘The Terror’

We first reported back last year that AMC had plans for a new series from executive producer Ridley Scott titled ‘The Terror’. Now, AMC has finally announced the premiere date and unveiled the first images, and a sneak peek of the show. The ten-episode series stars Jarad Harris (The Crown) as Captain Francis Crozier, ‘Outlander’s’ Tobias Menzies as Captain James Fitzjames, Ciarán Hinds of ‘Games of Thrones’ as Sir John Franklin, and Paul Ready (Cuffs) as Dr. Henry Goodsir. Adam Nagaitis, Nive Nielsen, Ian Hart, and Trystan Gravelle co-star. Filmed in Budapest, Hungary, ‘The Terror’ will take viewers on a dark, intense journey that centers on the “Royal Navy’s voyage into uncharted territory as the crew attempts to discover the Northwest Passage. Faced with treacherous conditions, limited resources, dwindling hope, and fear of the unknown, the crew is pushed to the brink of extinction. Frozen, isolated, and stuck at the end of the earth, ‘The Terror’ highlights all that can

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 10, 2017

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Watch The First 10 Minutes Of UNDERWORLD: BLOOD WARS

The fifth installment of the Underworld franchise, Underworld: Blood Wars, has just arrived on Digital HD. To celebrate, Sony Pictures has unleashed the first 10 minutes of the film to give you a taste of what you can expect to see in Selene’s return. From the Previous Press Release: CULVER CITY, Calif. (Feb. 27, 2017) – The fifth installment in the blockbuster franchise, the high-octane sci-fi thriller, UNDERWORLD: BLOOD WARS, debuts on digital April 11 and 4K Ultra HD™/Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ and DVD April 25 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Kate Beckinsale (Underworld franchise) returns as iconic Death Dealer Selene, more powerful than ever before. As the war between Vampires and Lycans escalates, Selene must end the battle that has raged for centuries, once and for all. UNDERWORLD: BLOOD WARS also stars Theo James (The Divergent Series), Lara Pulver (Edge of Tomorrow), Tobias Menzies (“Outlander”), Bradley James (“Damien”), James Faulkner (“Game of Thrones”) and Charles Dance (“Game of Thrones”).

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 12, 2017

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Selene Prepares To Operate In The New Clip From Underworld: Blood Wars

The fifth installment of the ‘Underworld’ franchise will soon be here. In the latest clip released from ‘Underworld: Blood Wars’ we see Selene (Kate Beckinsale) and her ally David (Theo James) in a medical room. David has been wounded and Selene is gearing up to operate. She must remove a projectile while trying not to kill him. “The next installment in the blockbuster franchise follows Vampire death dealer, Selene (Kate Beckinsale) as she fends off brutal attacks from both the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her. With her only allies, David (Theo James) and his father Thomas (Charles Dance), she must stop the eternal war between Lycans and Vampires, even if it means she has to make the ultimate sacrifice.” Tobias Menzies (Outlander) will be joining the film as a new character, a formidable Lycan. Other new cast members include Bradley James (Damien), James Faulkner (Game of Thrones), Peter Andersson (The Vatican Tapes), Daisy Head (Fallen) and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 2, 2016

Trailers

The New Underworld: Blood Wars Trailer Is Overrun With Lycans

The international trailer for the ‘Underworld: Blood Wars’ is here and it’s overrun with Lycans. It seems that not only have the lycan numbers increased, so has their intelligence. They are working together and using their numbers against the enemy vampires. That’s okay, Selene has something special in store. She also has a few friends who are ready to get bloody. Kate Beckinsale is returning to her role as the vampire Selene. Theo James will once again co-star as David, Selene’s ally. The vampire Elder Thomas will be played by Game of Thrones actor Charles Dance, once again. Tobias Menzies (Outlander) will be joining the film as a new character, a formidable Lycan. Other new cast members include Bradley James (Damien), James Faulkner (Game of Thrones), Peter Andersson (The Vatican Tapes), Daisy Head (Fallen) and newcomer Clementine Nicholson. Anna Foerster, known for her as a cinematographer on films such as ‘Independence Day’, directed ‘Blood Wars’, the fifth film of the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 10, 2016

Trailers

Sink Your Teeth Into The First Trailer For Underworld: Blood Wars

The first trailer for Underworld: Blood Wars is finally here! The film, from Screen Gems and Lakeshore Entertainment, is set to premiere in theaters nationwide on January 6, 2017, Kate Beckinsale is returning to her role as the vampire Selene. Theo James will once again co-star as David, Selene’s ally. The vampire Elder Thomas will be played by Game of Thrones actor Charles Dance, once again. Tobias Menzies (Outlander) will be joining the film as a new character, a formidable Lycan. Other new cast members include Bradley James (Damien), James Faulkner (Game of Thrones), Peter Andersson (The Vatican Tapes), Daisy Head (Fallen) and newcomer Clementine Nicholson. After centuries of fighting, the battle between lycans and vampires is coming to a peak. The council believes only one vampire, Selene, can win the war. Her blood holds a secret that change the tides of war. The trailer reveals that the battle has become intense and Selene is ready to end it once

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 7, 2016

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Underworld: Blood Wars’ Release Delayed – New Date Announced

Last we heard Underworld: Blood Wars was set to be released this October. Screen Gems and Lake Shore Entertainment have now announced that the release will be delayed until January. Kate Beckinsale is returning to her role as the vampire Selene. Theo James will once again play David, Selene’s ally and the vampire Elder Thomas will be played by Game of Thrones actor Charles Dance, once again. Tobias Menzies (Outlander) will be playing a new character, a formidable Lycan. Other new cast members include Bradley James (Damien), James Faulkner (Game of Thrones), Peter Andersson (The Vatican Tapes) and newcomer Clementine Nicholson. Image: Inquisitr Anna Foerster is in the director’s chair for the fifth installment of the franchise. Foerster has directed several television shows including Outlander and Criminal Minds, but is most recognized for her talent as a cinematographer for films such as Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow, Pitch Black and White House Down. Underworld: Blood Wars has already wrapped

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 1, 2016

NewsReviews

Game Of Thrones Actor Joins Underworld V

We previously reported that both Kate Beckinsale, who plays the role of Selene, and Theo James will be returning to their roles for the latest sequel of the ‘Underworld’ franchise. The sequel’s title, ‘Underworld: Next Generation’. Today news comes via Bloody-Disgusting that ‘Game of Thrones’ actor Tobias Menzies will be playing a leading role as the Lycan leader Marius. The sequel will focus on Selene and hybrid Michael Corvin’s (Scott Speedman) daughter Eve. Eve, played by India Eisley, is a hybrid like her father. Eve was introduced in the last sequel, ‘Underworld: Awakening’. Anna Foerster, who served as Roland Emmerich’s right hand on ‘White House Down’ and ‘The Day After Tomorrow’, will be directing the movie, which is set to be released on October 21, 2016.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 18, 2015

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