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Watch The New Clip From ‘Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman’ – Opening In Theaters Today

Tonight, Fathom Event will release Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman, starring Chad Michael Murray (The Haunting In Connecticut 2: Ghosts Of Georgia, and “Riverdale”) as the infamous serial killer, in theaters across the country. To celebrate, they’ve shared a new clip with you, our readers. specter roams the highways of a gritty and decadent 1970s America, hunting for his next prey—his name is Ted Bundy (Chad Michael Murray). Tracking him down are the intrepid female detective Kathleen McChesney (Holland Roden), working out of the Seattle Police bureau, and rookie FBI profiler Robert Ressler (Jake Hays), the government agent who coined the term “serial killer.” This is the true story behind the manhunt that brought America’s most fearsome boogeyman to justice. Daniel Farrands wrote and directed the film that also stars Lin Shaye (Insidious franchise, The Grudge, Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels) and Holland Roden (Escape Room 2, “Teen Wolf”). Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman will have its Fathom Event theatrical release on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 16, 2021
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A Killer Is On The Hunt In The New ‘Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman’ Trailer

America’s most infamous serial killer hunts new victims in the new trailer for Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman, starring Chad Michael Murray (House Of Wax, The Haunting In Connecticut 2: Ghosts Of Georgia, and “Riverdale”) as the charismatic murderer. Set in a gritty and decadent 1970s America, American Boogeyman follows elusive and charming killer Ted Bundy and the manhunt that brought him to justice, involving the detective and the FBI rookie who coined the phrase “serial killer.” Daniel Farrands wrote and directed the film that also stars Lin Shaye (Insidious franchise, The Grudge, Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels) and Holland Roden (Escape Room 2, “Teen Wolf”). Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman will have its Fathom theatrical release on August 16, 2021, with a US VOD and DVD release to follow on September 3, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 3, 2021
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Elijah Wood Interrogates Bundy In The Trailer For ‘No Man of God’

In 1980, Ted Bundy was sentenced to death by electrocution. In the years that followed, he agreed to disclose the details of his crimes, but only to one man. No Man of God is based on the true story of the strange and complicated relationship that developed between FBI agent Bill Hagmaier and Bundy. Today, we’ve got the official trailer for the film from director Amber Sealey (No Light and No Land Anywhere). Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy) stars as Bill Hagmaier with Luke Kirby (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) playing the role of the infamous killer. Aleksa Palladino (The Irishman) and Robert Patrick (Terminator 2) co-star. Kit Lesser penned the script. The film was produced by Wood, Daniel Noah, Lisa Whalen, and Kim Sherman. Ward and Jess De Leo of RLJE Films negotiated the deal with Whalen and Stacy Jorgensen on behalf of Company X / SpectreVision and the filmmakers. No Man of God opens in theaters

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 9, 2021
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Dive Into The Mysteries The Have Plagued Tinsel Town With The Series “Hollywood Files”

Bestselling Author Bryn Curt James Hammond (A Case for Murder Brittany Murphy Files) & Ufologist Lisa Marie Appleton (Big Brother 9) are set to take a deep dive into the mysterious cases that have long plagued Hollywood, including the 2013 case of Elisa Lam at the Cecil Hotel in the new documentary series, “Hollywood Files“. Directed and executive produced by Bryn Curt James Hammond (Brittany Murphy An ID Mystery), the docuseries will “deconstruct” the events behind Lam’s disappearance, revealing never before heard information that left fans of the Netflix show “Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel” reeling. The shocking and disturbing case of Lam, a tourist from Vancouver at the Skid Row hotel, gripped the public due to the strange circumstances surrounding her untimely disappearance and death. She vanished in late January 2013, and by mid-February, the authorities had released the explosive last-known CCTV footage of Lam (timestamped February 1) taken inside the Cecil hotel elevator as she

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 5, 2021
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Ashley Flowers Hosting New True-Crime Podcast ‘International Infamy’

The gripping first episode of Spotify’s latest Original true-crime podcast from Parcast, International Infamy, hosted by Ashley Flowers is available now across the US, Mexico, and Brazil. In International Infamy, Ashley explores international cases for the first time, breaking down interesting and high-profile crimes from a foreign country in each episode, while sharing the twists and turns of the case and also exploring the cultural details that make the stories unique. Ashley has demonstrated her ability to tap into the mystery and history genres with her existing Parcast podcasts (Supernatural, Very Presidential), and in this new show, she continues her passion for true crime but with an international twist. The series premiere examines one of the most unique serial killers of all time: professional Lucha libre wrestler Juana Barraza who killed nearly 50 elderly women in Mexico during the late 90s and early 2000s. Despite being a minor celebrity in her town, Juana was able to gain access to her

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 17, 2021
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True Crime Movie ‘American Boogeyman’ Receives A Summer Release Date

Voltage Pictures has scored the rights to American Boogeyman, the untold story of the detective and rookie FBI profiler that hunted Ted Bundy. Daniel Farrands (Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers) both wrote and directs American Boogeyman starring Chad Michael Murray (House of Wax) as the infamous serial killer. “Set in a gritty and decadent 1970s America, American Boogeyman follows the elusive and charming killer and the manhunt that brought him to justice involving the detective and the FBI rookie who coined the phrase “serial killer.” Ted Bundy is such a fascinatedly divisive character and is the true personification of evil,” said Voltage Pictures president and COO Jonathan Deckter.“Murray is so talented and expertly captures Bundy’s charm and seductive nature, traits that the notorious killer exploited to win the trust of his victims as well as society. It’s fantastic to continue working with the very gifted Lucas and Dan on this feature and bring engaging narratives to the screen.” Lin

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 1, 2021
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Anna Kendrick Starring In True Crime Movie ‘Rodney & Sheryl’

If you are true crime fan odds are you’ve heard about serial killer Rodney Alcala. In 1978, during one of his most lethal years, the killer took the time to appear on “The Dating Game” where host Jim Lange introduced him as a “successful photographer.” Alcala was even chosen as the winner of that episode by Cheryl Bradshaw, luckily the woman decided not to go out with him because she got creepy vibes. That may have been the best decision of her life. His appearance on the cringe-worthy series earned him the nickname “The Dating Game Killer.” Up-and-coming filmmaker Chloe Okuno is making a name for herself in the horror genre. Not only does she have an upcoming A24 film and a Stephen King adaptation in the works, but she’s also making a true-crime thriller about Alcala’s appearance on “The Dating Game” for Netflix. Titled Rodney & Sheryl, the film stars Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect franchise) as Cheryl Bradshaw, the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 29, 2021
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The Serial Killer That Used Mind Control

When you hear of a serial killer, you automatically picture a deranged individual not afraid to get their hands dirty and get up close and personal with their victims. In movies we see a lot of killers so evil that they are capable of getting others to kill for them, thus keeping their hands clean of the crime…that’s just fantasy, right? In Japan, where major crimes are so rare that they don’t make national news, but one criminal, though not talked about much in the media anymore, is engrained in the public consciousness, Futoshi Matsunaga, the infamous Mind Control Killer. By clinical standards, Matsunaga is the perfect example of a Psychopath, someone who feels no remorse or emotion when it comes to right and wrong, since he was young he stood out from his peers as he was very social, gifted with a silver tongue it seems and was a disciplinary problem in high school. At 19 he married and

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Capt McNeely
May 27, 2021
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Part True Crime, Part Renovation Show, ‘Murder House Flip’ Is Streaming On Roku

There is a lot of true crime series out there, I mean a lot. There’s also a ton of renovation, flip and sale series. But only one show combines them both, “Murder House Flip.” I was browsing the Roku service and stumbled across this neat original series. In “Murder House Flip” co-hosts Joelle Uzyel and Mikel Welch take viewers inside homes where horrific murders have taken place and are now occupied by new residents. First, we get a tour and the cases are discussed. Then the family leaves for a few days while the house is remodeled and redecorated. The goal is to help the homeowner to see the place as their home, not a murder house, but let’s be honest, who could forget something like that? The first season includes the homes of seven killers. And sometimes, the show makes grizzly discoveries on camera, like in season one episode eight, while remodeling the bathroom of the what is the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 24, 2021
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True Crime Thriller ‘Georgetown’ Out Today On VOD and Digital

Christoph Waltz‘s true-crime thriller Georgetown is out today on VOD and Digital from Vertical Entertainment. Featuring an amazing all-star cast that includes Academy Award® winner Vanessa Redgrave (Julia) and Academy Award® nominee Annette Bening (American Beauty), and Waltz (Inglorious Bastards), Georgetown is filled with twists, turns, and political turmoil. Waltz stars as Ulrich Mott, an eccentric and smooth-talking social climber who seems to have everyone in Washington, D.C. wrapped around his finger. But when his wealthy, well-connected, and much older wife (Redgrave) turns up dead in their home, her daughter Amanda (Bening) suspects Ulrich may not be all that he seems as the police investigation begins to uncover a larger deception that goes far deeper than anyone ever imagined. The film is produced by Brett Ratner, John Cheng, David Gerson, Andrew Levitas, and Brad Feinstein. Georgetown was released in select theaters by Vertical Entertainment on May 14th, and will arrive on Video-On-Demand and on Digital beginning May 18, 2021, from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 19, 2021

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Watch The New Clip From ‘Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman’ – Opening In Theaters Today

Tonight, Fathom Event will release Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman, starring Chad Michael Murray (The Haunting In Connecticut 2: Ghosts Of Georgia, and “Riverdale”) as the infamous serial killer, in theaters across the country. To celebrate, they’ve shared a new clip with you, our readers. specter roams the highways of a gritty and decadent 1970s America, hunting for his next prey—his name is Ted Bundy (Chad Michael Murray). Tracking him down are the intrepid female detective Kathleen McChesney (Holland Roden), working out of the Seattle Police bureau, and rookie FBI profiler Robert Ressler (Jake Hays), the government agent who coined the term “serial killer.” This is the true story behind the manhunt that brought America’s most fearsome boogeyman to justice. Daniel Farrands wrote and directed the film that also stars Lin Shaye (Insidious franchise, The Grudge, Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels) and Holland Roden (Escape Room 2, “Teen Wolf”). Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman will have its Fathom Event theatrical release on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 16, 2021
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A Killer Is On The Hunt In The New ‘Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman’ Trailer

America’s most infamous serial killer hunts new victims in the new trailer for Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman, starring Chad Michael Murray (House Of Wax, The Haunting In Connecticut 2: Ghosts Of Georgia, and “Riverdale”) as the charismatic murderer. Set in a gritty and decadent 1970s America, American Boogeyman follows elusive and charming killer Ted Bundy and the manhunt that brought him to justice, involving the detective and the FBI rookie who coined the phrase “serial killer.” Daniel Farrands wrote and directed the film that also stars Lin Shaye (Insidious franchise, The Grudge, Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels) and Holland Roden (Escape Room 2, “Teen Wolf”). Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman will have its Fathom theatrical release on August 16, 2021, with a US VOD and DVD release to follow on September 3, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 3, 2021
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Elijah Wood Interrogates Bundy In The Trailer For ‘No Man of God’

In 1980, Ted Bundy was sentenced to death by electrocution. In the years that followed, he agreed to disclose the details of his crimes, but only to one man. No Man of God is based on the true story of the strange and complicated relationship that developed between FBI agent Bill Hagmaier and Bundy. Today, we’ve got the official trailer for the film from director Amber Sealey (No Light and No Land Anywhere). Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy) stars as Bill Hagmaier with Luke Kirby (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) playing the role of the infamous killer. Aleksa Palladino (The Irishman) and Robert Patrick (Terminator 2) co-star. Kit Lesser penned the script. The film was produced by Wood, Daniel Noah, Lisa Whalen, and Kim Sherman. Ward and Jess De Leo of RLJE Films negotiated the deal with Whalen and Stacy Jorgensen on behalf of Company X / SpectreVision and the filmmakers. No Man of God opens in theaters

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 9, 2021
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Dive Into The Mysteries The Have Plagued Tinsel Town With The Series “Hollywood Files”

Bestselling Author Bryn Curt James Hammond (A Case for Murder Brittany Murphy Files) & Ufologist Lisa Marie Appleton (Big Brother 9) are set to take a deep dive into the mysterious cases that have long plagued Hollywood, including the 2013 case of Elisa Lam at the Cecil Hotel in the new documentary series, “Hollywood Files“. Directed and executive produced by Bryn Curt James Hammond (Brittany Murphy An ID Mystery), the docuseries will “deconstruct” the events behind Lam’s disappearance, revealing never before heard information that left fans of the Netflix show “Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel” reeling. The shocking and disturbing case of Lam, a tourist from Vancouver at the Skid Row hotel, gripped the public due to the strange circumstances surrounding her untimely disappearance and death. She vanished in late January 2013, and by mid-February, the authorities had released the explosive last-known CCTV footage of Lam (timestamped February 1) taken inside the Cecil hotel elevator as she

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 5, 2021
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Ashley Flowers Hosting New True-Crime Podcast ‘International Infamy’

The gripping first episode of Spotify’s latest Original true-crime podcast from Parcast, International Infamy, hosted by Ashley Flowers is available now across the US, Mexico, and Brazil. In International Infamy, Ashley explores international cases for the first time, breaking down interesting and high-profile crimes from a foreign country in each episode, while sharing the twists and turns of the case and also exploring the cultural details that make the stories unique. Ashley has demonstrated her ability to tap into the mystery and history genres with her existing Parcast podcasts (Supernatural, Very Presidential), and in this new show, she continues her passion for true crime but with an international twist. The series premiere examines one of the most unique serial killers of all time: professional Lucha libre wrestler Juana Barraza who killed nearly 50 elderly women in Mexico during the late 90s and early 2000s. Despite being a minor celebrity in her town, Juana was able to gain access to her

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 17, 2021
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True Crime Movie ‘American Boogeyman’ Receives A Summer Release Date

Voltage Pictures has scored the rights to American Boogeyman, the untold story of the detective and rookie FBI profiler that hunted Ted Bundy. Daniel Farrands (Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers) both wrote and directs American Boogeyman starring Chad Michael Murray (House of Wax) as the infamous serial killer. “Set in a gritty and decadent 1970s America, American Boogeyman follows the elusive and charming killer and the manhunt that brought him to justice involving the detective and the FBI rookie who coined the phrase “serial killer.” Ted Bundy is such a fascinatedly divisive character and is the true personification of evil,” said Voltage Pictures president and COO Jonathan Deckter.“Murray is so talented and expertly captures Bundy’s charm and seductive nature, traits that the notorious killer exploited to win the trust of his victims as well as society. It’s fantastic to continue working with the very gifted Lucas and Dan on this feature and bring engaging narratives to the screen.” Lin

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 1, 2021
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Anna Kendrick Starring In True Crime Movie ‘Rodney & Sheryl’

If you are true crime fan odds are you’ve heard about serial killer Rodney Alcala. In 1978, during one of his most lethal years, the killer took the time to appear on “The Dating Game” where host Jim Lange introduced him as a “successful photographer.” Alcala was even chosen as the winner of that episode by Cheryl Bradshaw, luckily the woman decided not to go out with him because she got creepy vibes. That may have been the best decision of her life. His appearance on the cringe-worthy series earned him the nickname “The Dating Game Killer.” Up-and-coming filmmaker Chloe Okuno is making a name for herself in the horror genre. Not only does she have an upcoming A24 film and a Stephen King adaptation in the works, but she’s also making a true-crime thriller about Alcala’s appearance on “The Dating Game” for Netflix. Titled Rodney & Sheryl, the film stars Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect franchise) as Cheryl Bradshaw, the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 29, 2021
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The Serial Killer That Used Mind Control

When you hear of a serial killer, you automatically picture a deranged individual not afraid to get their hands dirty and get up close and personal with their victims. In movies we see a lot of killers so evil that they are capable of getting others to kill for them, thus keeping their hands clean of the crime…that’s just fantasy, right? In Japan, where major crimes are so rare that they don’t make national news, but one criminal, though not talked about much in the media anymore, is engrained in the public consciousness, Futoshi Matsunaga, the infamous Mind Control Killer. By clinical standards, Matsunaga is the perfect example of a Psychopath, someone who feels no remorse or emotion when it comes to right and wrong, since he was young he stood out from his peers as he was very social, gifted with a silver tongue it seems and was a disciplinary problem in high school. At 19 he married and

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
May 27, 2021
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Part True Crime, Part Renovation Show, ‘Murder House Flip’ Is Streaming On Roku

There is a lot of true crime series out there, I mean a lot. There’s also a ton of renovation, flip and sale series. But only one show combines them both, “Murder House Flip.” I was browsing the Roku service and stumbled across this neat original series. In “Murder House Flip” co-hosts Joelle Uzyel and Mikel Welch take viewers inside homes where horrific murders have taken place and are now occupied by new residents. First, we get a tour and the cases are discussed. Then the family leaves for a few days while the house is remodeled and redecorated. The goal is to help the homeowner to see the place as their home, not a murder house, but let’s be honest, who could forget something like that? The first season includes the homes of seven killers. And sometimes, the show makes grizzly discoveries on camera, like in season one episode eight, while remodeling the bathroom of the what is the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 24, 2021
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True Crime Thriller ‘Georgetown’ Out Today On VOD and Digital

Christoph Waltz‘s true-crime thriller Georgetown is out today on VOD and Digital from Vertical Entertainment. Featuring an amazing all-star cast that includes Academy Award® winner Vanessa Redgrave (Julia) and Academy Award® nominee Annette Bening (American Beauty), and Waltz (Inglorious Bastards), Georgetown is filled with twists, turns, and political turmoil. Waltz stars as Ulrich Mott, an eccentric and smooth-talking social climber who seems to have everyone in Washington, D.C. wrapped around his finger. But when his wealthy, well-connected, and much older wife (Redgrave) turns up dead in their home, her daughter Amanda (Bening) suspects Ulrich may not be all that he seems as the police investigation begins to uncover a larger deception that goes far deeper than anyone ever imagined. The film is produced by Brett Ratner, John Cheng, David Gerson, Andrew Levitas, and Brad Feinstein. Georgetown was released in select theaters by Vertical Entertainment on May 14th, and will arrive on Video-On-Demand and on Digital beginning May 18, 2021, from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 19, 2021
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