Horror-Comedy 'Cooties' is Out Now. Have You Caught it Yet?

You are what they eat.

From the twisted minds of Leigh Whannell (co-creator of "Saw" and "Insidious") and Ian Brennan (co-creator of "Glee"), "Cooties" is a horror comedy with unexpected laughs and unapologetic thrills. The film stars Elijah Wood, Rainn Wilson, Alison Pill, Jack McBrayer, Leigh Whannell, Nasim Pedrad and Jorge Garcia. Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion Directed the film. "Cooties" will come to select theaters and On Demand on September 18, 2015.

When a mysterious virus hits an isolated elementary school, transforming the pre-adolescent children into a feral swarm of sadistic monsters, an unlikely hero must lead a motley band of teachers in the fight of their lives against the hideous pupils.

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80's Slasher 'Splatter University' Coming to Blu-ray from 88 Films

Where The School Colors Are Blood Red!

UK Distributor 88 Films will be releasing the classic 80's slasher, "Splatter University" on Blu-ray on November 9, 2015. 

Unavailable in the UK since the glory gory days of VHS tapes, 1984’s "Splatter University" makes its worldwide Blu-Ray debut courtesy of 88 Films. One of the bloodiest and barmiest of all the eighties slice and dice shockers, this classic chiller headlines sexy scream queen Forbes Riley as a teacher trying to work out why her classes are featuring increasingly less students. A maniacal murder-mystery that is not afraid to spill bucketloads of sanguine, "Splatter University" is a fast-paced frightener that turns up the suspense en route to a truly shocking conclusion. From the maniacal mind of director Richard Haines ("Class of Nuke ‘Em High"), this exercise in horror insanity graduates with full honors. Presented uncut and uncensored, from a new 2K scan supervised by the director, this is one lacerating lesson that you will never forget!

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Brand New 2K Scan and Restoration from the 16mm Interpositive
• Restored Soundtrack
• Bonus Film! Richard W. Haines' What Really Frightens You (2010)
• Audio Commentary by Director Richard W. Haines
• Splatter Scholar: Interview with Slasher Expert Justin Kerswell
• Stills Gallery
• Trailer
• TV Spots
• Trailer Reel
• Reversible Sleeve (pictured above)
• More TBC

TECHNICAL SPECS

• Region Code: Free
• Picture Format: HD 1.85:1
• Audio Format: LPCM Stereo
• Language: English
• Certification: 18
• Running Time: 78 Mins Approx

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Get Ready to Work Your 'Last Shift' in the Upcoming Horror Film From Magnet Releasing

ALL HAIL THE KING OF HELL

Magnet Releasing will be bringing director Anthony DiBlasi's horror film, "Last Shift" to Blu-ray, DVD, VOD and Digital Download on October 6, 2015. The film was produced by Scott and Mary Poiley. 

Rookie police officer Jessica Loren (Juliana Harkavy - “The Walking Dead”) has been assigned the last shift at a closing police station and must wait for a hazmat crew to collect biomedical evidence. Ordered not to leave the station under any circumstance, Jessica comes to learn that it’s more than just an outdated station, its home to the ultimate embodiment of evil and his devoted blood thirsty followers. Jessica is left to fend for herself in the Devil’s playground.


SPECIAL FEATURES:

• A Journey into Hell: The Making of "Last Shift"
• The Ballad of a Green Screen Guy
• The Sound of Evil: Behind the Foley/Sound Design
• Paymon Interrogation Viral Video
• Behind the Scene Photo Gallery
• Poster Gallery

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IFC Midnight Acquires North American Rights to Travis Z's 'Cabin Fever' Remake

Are you ready to return to the cabin?

IFC Midnight announced today that the company is acquiring North American rights to Travis Z’s horror remake, "Cabin Fever." Travis Z’s film, with a screenplay by Eli Roth & Randy Pearlstein (based on a story by Roth), stars Gage Golightly, Matthew Daddario, Samuel Davis, Nadine Crocker, and Dustin Ingram. The film was produced by Evan Astrowsky, Christopher Lemole and Tim Zajaros, and was executive produced by Roth, Cassian Elwes, Jerry Fruchtman, Peter Fruchtman and Ike and Jaclyn Suri. IFC Midnight will release the film in 2016.

A reboot of Roth’s 2002 horror film of the same name, "Cabin Fever" follows a group of five college graduates who rent a cabin in the woods. Soon, all hell breaks loose, as the group falls victim to a flesh-eating virus that attracts the unwanted attention of the homicidal locals.

Travis Z said: “It was a great opportunity to recreate an iconic film for a new generation of horror fans. I am a die hard fan of horror films and the king of horror Eli Roth trusted me to re-imagine his film. I was not going to fail.”

The deal was negotiated with WME Global on behalf of the filmmakers.

IFC Midnight is a sister label to IFC Films and Sundance Selects, and is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc.

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88 Films Unearths 'Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh' on to Blu-ray

Originally entitled "Picking up the Pieces," and featuring special effects from the legendary Tom Savini ("Maniac"/ "Day of the Dead"), this first class mix of gore and guffaws makes its worldwide Blu-Ray debut from 88 Films.

UK Distributor 88 Films will be bringing the 1991 horror comedy, "Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh" to Blu-ray on October 5, 2015. The movie will be part of their "Slasher Classics Collection." The 88 Films Blu-ray will feature reversible cover art, pictured above. 

In the same satirical spirit as "Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers" (1988) or "Student Bodies" (1981), comes 1991's esoterically entertaining splatter send-up "Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh."

Proving that a madwoman can be far more threatening than a madman, "Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh" introduces us to a weapon-wielding femme-fatale who is dedicated to lopping off limbs and chalking up a high body count in the name of an ancient religious cult. What results is a plethora of slice and dice silliness and one of the most deranged, but darkly humored, hack 'em ups ever unleashed. Starring Veronica Hart, the erstwhile adult movie legend from such late night masterworks as "Amanda by Night" (1981), as a crazy killer with a shapely shape, and paying homage to everything from "Blood Feast" (1963) to "The Toolbox Murders" (1978), "Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh" proves once and for all that the female of the species is far deadlier than the male!

SPECIAL FEATURES

• BRAND NEW Interview with effects legend Tom Savini 
• Animated Stills Gallery
• Behind the Scenes Footage
• Deleted Scenes
• Interview with Dean Tschetter
• Reversible Sleeve

TECHNICAL SPECS

• Region Code: Free
• Picture Format: HD 1.85:1
• Audio Format: LPCM Stereo
• Language: English
• Certification: 18
• Running Time: 89 Mins Approx

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'Preacher' Ordered to Series by AMC

SHOW BASED ON POPULAR COMIC BOOK FRANCHISE DEVELOPED FOR TELEVISION

BY SETH ROGEN, EVAN GOLDBERG AND SHOWRUNNER SAM CATLIN OF “BREAKING BAD”

Back in the 90's I read "Preacher" and it was a great comic! I think horror fans will something to enjoy about the upcoming show, whether it is the oddball characters or the violence perpetrated by said characters. I feel better about the show knowing it will be on AMC, considering their track record of quality shows in the past several years. 

AMC has announced it has ordered a series based on the twisted and popular ‘90s comic book franchise “Preacher,” created by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. The Sony Pictures Television and AMC Studios co-production was developed for television by Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg (“This Is the End,” “Superbad,” “Neighbors”) and showrunner Sam Catlin (“Breaking Bad”). Rogen & Goldberg will produce the series through their Point Grey banner, along with Neal Moritz’s Original Film. AMC has ordered 10 one-hour episodes, with an expected premiere date in mid-2016.

“Preacher” is the story of Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper, “Agent Carter”), a conflicted Preacher in a small Texas town who is inhabited by a mysterious entity that allows him to develop a highly unconventional power. Jesse, his ex-girlfriend, Tulip (Ruth Negga, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), and an Irish vampire named Cassidy (Joseph Gilgun, “This Is England”) embark on a journey to, literally, find God.

“Garth Ennis’ ‘Preacher’ is, above all, about great characters – something we look for in all of our series,” said Joel Stillerman, president of original programming and development for AMC and SundanceTV. “The fact that it is also darkly funny, has some great supernatural elements, and takes us on an incredible adventure is just the icing on the cake. The incredible creative team behind this show – led by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Sam Catlin and Neal Moritz – made a pilot that completely blew us away, and we know the series will satisfy and surprise fans of the comics, and captivate fans of great TV everywhere.”

“We started reading the comic when it first came out in the ‘90s,” said Rogen & Goldberg. “In many ways Garth’s sense of drama and comedy and Steve Dillon’s visual aesthetic helped form our style, and the idea that we are actually bringing ‘Preacher’ to life is a dream come true. This is the craziest thing ever and we can’t wait to move forward and work our asses off to make it the best it can be.”

Sam Catlin said: “Couldn’t be more happy with Sony/AMC’s decision to bring Garth’s amazing ‘Preacher’ to television. Can’t wait to spend some quality time with vampires, psychopaths, rednecks and God.”

Other previously announced series regulars include Ian Colletti as Eugene Root aka Arseface, W. Earl Brown as Hugo Root and Lucy Griffiths as Emily. Rogen & Goldberg directed the pilot, which was written by Catlin.


Source: AMC

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Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2015 - First 10 Films Announced

9 Nights of Horror, Sci-fi, Action and Cult Movies

Today the Toronto After Dark Film Festival officially announced 10 films that will be screening at the 10th Annual Film Festival. These films are some of 2015's highly acclaimed and anticipated horror, sci-fi, action and cult films. The films announced will have their Toronto, Canada or International Theatrical Premiere at this years festival. The TADFF will run from October 15-23, 2015 at the Scotiabank Theater in downtown Toronto.


Here's a rundown on the ten films that have been announced so far.

DEATHGASM (New Zealand) Toronto Premiere & Closing Gala Film
In the latest crowd-pleasing horror-comedy from New Zealand that’s taken the festival circuit by storm since its debut at SXSW, a group of metalhead outcasts unwittingly unleash a horde of vicious demons upon their sleepy suburban neighbourhood. Now they’ll have to engage in an epic duel of blood and metal with Satan’s hordes if they’re to win back their town. Read our review.

TALES OF HALLOWEEN (USA) Toronto Premiere & Opening Gala Film
Acclaimed filmmakers Neil Marshall ("THE DESCENT"), Lucky McKee ("MAY"), Darren Lynn Bousman ("REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA"), Paul Solet ("GRACE") and many more team up to deliver 10 wickedly entertaining tales of terror all set on the same hellish Halloween night. The huge cast of fan favourites joining into deliver thrills and chills galore include John Landis, Adrienne Barbeau, Joe Dante, Barbara Crampton, Lin Shaye and Barry Bostwick!

LAZER TEAM (USA) Canadian Premiere
Web series gods Rooster Teeth hit it out of the park with their feature film debut, a crowd-pleasing sci-fi action comedy. When Earth is threatened by an advanced alien race, the planet’s only hope lies in four morons, the self-proclaimed “Lazer Team” and some high tech weaponry that’s never been tested before!

NINA FOREVER (U.K.) Toronto Premiere
Winning rave reviews on the fest circuit, this twisted, messed-up, dark horror comedy from Britain is about a young man trying to start a new relationship with a supermarket co-worker while all the time being stalked by his very jealous, very dead, ex-girlfriend.

A CHRISTMAS HORROR STORY (Canada) Toronto Premiere
A delightfully creepy, Yule-themed horror tale from the same talented team behind the GINGER SNAPS movies. Living icon William Shatner stars as local radio DJ Dan working the Christmas Eve graveyard shift, when all hell breaks loose around him in the snow-covered town of Bailey Downs. Santa’s having the most terrible night of them all, having to fight off an outbreak of zombie elves heralding the arrival of his evil nemesis, the monstrous Krampus!

TAG (Japan) Toronto Premiere
From the warped mind of acclaimed Japanese director Sion Sono ("SUICIDE CLUB," "LOVE EXPOSURE," "WHY DON’T YOU PLAY IN HELL") comes a shocking, satirical, horror-action-thriller about three Japanese schoolgirls in the race of their lives as they try to outrun a mysterious malevolent force that’s brutally killing every girl around them.

LOVE & PEACE (Japan) Toronto Premiere
A wildly imaginative Japanese fantasy/monster movie mashup about a down-trodden office worker who aspires to be a rock star and his pet turtle who wants to grow up to be a giant city-destroying creature like Godzilla! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind cinematic delight from the eccentric mind of director Sion Sono ("SUICIDE CLUB", "LOVE EXPOSURE," "WHY DON’T YOU PLAY IN HELL") that’s rightfully winning Audience Awards!

THE DEMOLISHER (Canada) Toronto Premiere
A hypnotic, dark, award-winning thriller about a mentally unstable vigilante, The Demolisher, who deals with his personal frustrations by donning a suit of body armour and prowling the streets at night, delivering brutal justice to those he feels deserve it. The film’s atmospheric nocturnal city landscape is superbly enhanced by a fantastic synth score from Glen Nicholls aka Future Funk Squad!

SYNCHRONICITY (USA) Toronto Premiere
From Jacob Gentry (Sundance hit "THE SIGNAL") comes another smart, dark, sci-fi thriller, this time heavily influenced by the noir ambiance of "BLADE RUNNER." A brilliant young scientist tries to crack the secret of time travel whilst thwarting the advances of a sinister corporate leader (portrayed by fan fave villain Michael Ironside), while falling for a mysterious woman whose suddenly appeared in his life.

PATCHWORK (USA) International Premiere
A delightfully dark, Frankenstein-themed horror comedy about a re-animated corpse, made from the stitched together body parts of three murdered young women, that decides to go on a bloody quest to find their killer and avenge their deaths!


For more information on the films and the festival, visit the Toronto After Dark Film Festival website.Below is the trailer reel for all ten films.



Source: Toronto After Dark

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New 'Deathgasm' Poster Has Arrived and it is Amazing

If the new poster for "Deathgasm" doesn't excite you, someone needs to check your pulse.

If that poster doesn't kick in your door, grab you by the balls and scream heavy metal horror, I don't know what does. What a killer poster. Check out that wicked looking guitar. Who doesn't like a pretty girl wielding an axe? Don't forget the chainsaw as well as the pentagram made of body parts. Oh I think we will see plenty of the red stuff in this movie. I cannot wait! 

"Deathgasm" was directed by Jason Lei Howden. Dark Sky Films will be releasing the movie in select cities on October 2, 2015 and it will also be available for digital download on the same date.

Read our review of the film.


Synopsis:
Metal-thrashing Brodie (Milo Cawthorne "Blood Punch") is an outcast in a sea of jocks and cheerleaders until he meets a kindred spirit in fellow metal-head Zakk (James Blake). After starting their own band, Brodie and Zakk’s resentment of the suburban wasteland leads them to a mysterious piece of sheet music said to grant Ultimate Power to whoever plays it. But the music also summons an ancient evil entity known as Aeloth The Blind One, who threatens to tear apart existence itself. Their classmates and family become inhabited by demonic forces, tearing out their own eyes and turning into psychotic murderers

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'Sherlock Holmes vs Frankenstein' needs your support

Help Bring "Sherlock Holmes vs Frankenstein" to Life!

The date is 1898, eighty years have passed since Mary Shelley published her novel Frankenstein. But the horror rises again, as Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson need to unmask a mad scientist who created a new monster... Could it have anything to do with the real Frankenstein family?

The upcoming indie horror sci-fi film, "Sherlock Holmes vs Frankenstein" is currently in production, but still needs help in order to be completed. Here is where you come in. You can visit the films Indiegogo page where besides finding a lot more information about the project, you can help get the film made and also get some cool perks along the way. For your generous donation you can receive such items as DVD's, posters, mugs, Blu-rays, shirts, even autographed items and more!


For those wondering who will be in the film:

• Shane Briant, who was Peter Cushing's assistant Simon Helder in "Frankenstein and the Monster From Hell," plays a Burgermeister... called Simon Helder. He was also in "Captain Kronos" with Caroline Munro, played Dorian Gray, Lady Chatterley's Lover, and was directed by people like John Huston.

• Clement von Franckenstein, who happens to be the real Baron and has been an actor for the last 40 years or so. He was last seen in the series "Californication," and shares credit with no less than George Clooney in the Coen brothers new movie "Hail Caesar."
• Belgian actor Eric Godon ("In Bruges", "The Expatriate")
• Nicolas Robin ("Crossing Lines," Stephen Frears' "The Program")
• Angèle Vivier (see teaser video)
• Giant actor John Lebar ("Prometheus," BBC Sherlock opposite Benedict Cumberbatch)
• ex-Holmes actor Ben Syder

Gautier Cazenave ("House of VHS") is serving as writer and director of "Sherlock Holmes vs Frankenstein" for Marteau Films Productions.

Please visit the "Sherlock Holmes vs Frankenstein" Indiegogo page for more information on the film and to see how you can help.

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IFC Midnight Unleashes Halloween Horror 'Hellions' Upon us September 18th

Forget Halloween, the "Hellions" arrive early on September 18th

"Hellions" will be screening at TIFF this year! It premieres on Thursday September 17th at 9:30 pm. If you’re too afraid to watch it at after dark, there is a 4:00 pm screening on Friday the 18th. The horror film will also open in select theaters and be available on VOD on September 18, 2015.

Synopsis:
A teenager’s Halloween night turns into a terrifying fight to survive when trick-or-treaters from Hell show up at her doorstep. After getting the unwelcome news that she’s pregnant, seventeen-year-old Dora (Chloe Rose) just wants to stay in on Halloween. But then a knock at the door delivers a gaggle of pint-sized demons after one thing: Dora’s baby. Director Bruce McDonald ("Pontypool") unleashes a hallucinatory visual and auditory assault that propels Hellions to increasingly disturbing realms of terror. Robert Patrick ("Terminator 2: Judgment Day") co-stars.

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'The Gift' Coming to Home Video & Digital HD in October from Universal Pictures

"THE GIFT" DEBUTING ON BLU-RAY COMBO PACK, DVD AND DIGITAL HD OCTOBER 27, 2015 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Revenge comes in an artfully wrapped package in "The Gift," a chilling psychological thriller available on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD and on Demand October 27, 2015, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. From STX Entertainment and Blumhouse Productions ("Whiplash," "The Purge") "The Gift" is a suspenseful and thrilling morality tale that earned a "Certified Fresh" seal on Rotten Tomatoes with a remarkable score of 93%. The Blu-ray and DVD are packed with chilling bonus features including a riveting alternate ending, deleted scenes, feature commentary with writer and director Joel Edgerton, and more.

"The Gift" asks the question, "Can you really go through life having never wronged anyone?" Simon (Jason Bateman) and Robyn (Rebecca Hall) are a young married couple whose life is going as planned until a chance run-in with Simon's high-school acquaintance sends their world into a narrowing tailspin. At first Simon doesn't recognize Gordo (Joel Edgerton), but after a series of uninvited encounters and mysterious gifts prove troubling, a horrifying secret from the past is uncovered after more than 20 years. As Robyn learns the unsettling truth about what happened between Simon and Gordo, she is forced to contemplate: how well do we really know those closest to us, and are bygones ever really bygones?

BLU-RAY and DVD BONUS FEATURES:

• Alternate Ending
• Deleted Scenes
• Karma for Bullies
• The Darker Side of Jason Bateman
• Feature Commentary with Writer/Director Joel Edgerton

The film will be available on Blu-ray with DIGITAL HD and UltraViolet and DVD.

• Blu-ray unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
• DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.
• DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.

FILMMAKERS
Cast: Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, Joel Edgerton
Directed By: Joel Edgerton
Written By: Joel Edgerton
Produced By: Jason Blum, Rebecca Yeldham, Joel Edgerton
Executive Produced By: Jeanette Volturno-Brill, Couper Samuelson, Luc Etienne, Robert Simonds, Adam Fogelson, Oren Aviv,Donald Tang, Dennis Wang, James Wang
Director of Photography: Eduard Grau
Production Designer: Richard Sherman
Edited By: Luke Dulan
Casting By: Terri Taylor, CSA
Costume Design By: Terry Anderson
Music By: Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY:
Street Date: October 27, 2015
Copyright: 2015 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 64173126
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: R for language
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0
Run Time: 1 hour, 49 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: October 27, 2015
Copyright: 2015 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 64173127
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: R for language
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish Subtitles
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0
Run Time: 1 hour, 49 minutes


Read our review of "The Gift."

You can use the links below to order the US Blu-ray or UK Blu-ray.

 

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Frank D'Angelo's 'Sicilian Vampire' to open Big Apple Film Festival

Loyalty And Trust Is Everything

There's always room for another vampire film. Here's another one for horror fans to sink their teeth in to. 

"Sicilian Vampire," Frank D'Angelo's fourth feature film, has been selected as the opening film of this year's New York City 12th Annual Big Apple Film Festival taking place November 4-7, 2015.

Big Apple Film Festival has been named one of MovieMaker Magazine's '25 Festivals Worth The Entry Fee' and '25 Coolest Film Festivals'. "And we're ecstatic to have our film be chosen to open the festival," says Frank D'Angelo. "It's ironic that I started my first business selling apples and now here I am 30 years later producing and directing movies and showcasing it in the Big Apple."

"Sicilian Vampire" stars notable actors James Caan, Daryl Hannah, Paul Sorvino, Robert Loggia, Armand Assante, Robert Davi, Michael Paré, Eric Roberts, Daniel Baldwin, Tony Nardi, Frank D'Angelo, Art Hindle and Phil Esposito. Having just been completed and entered into a few film festivals, the film has also been selected to showcase in the 2015 AOF Festival XI in Monrovia California where it has been nominated for several categories including best director.

Written, directed and produced by Frank D'Angelo, "Sicilian Vampire" from In Your Ear Productions, is equal parts "Goodfellas" and "From Dusk till Dawn." It tells the story of reputed mobster Sonny Trafficante who was hoping to get away to the family hunting lodge for a little rest and relaxation and create some memories. Instead what he got was a night he will never forget. From there we're taken on a journey of action, suspense and drama that can only come from the mind of Frank D'Angelo.

Frank D'Angelo has written, produced, directed and acted in a total of four feature films in the last three years and is now in pre-production of his fifth film, "The Red Maple Leaf," which he plans to shoot in fall of 2015.

His other films include "Real Gangsters" (the story of the Lo Giacomo family, one of the most successful crime syndicates in New York City), which is currently in worldwide release on VOD. Another, "The Big Fat Stone" (a story of a homeless man who, simply by being at the right place at the right time, gets a chance at a new life), is now on VOD worldwide. And "No Deposit" (a story about a family man, who falls from grace through a series of downward spiraling events beyond his control), has been in theaters in Canada and USA and will be available on VOD in October 2015.

Frank D'Angelo is a modern renaissance man who excels at many things. He is a screen writer, director, actor, musician and Canadian talk show host. As a performer, he knew there was a big void in Canadian television for Canadians to promote their talents and so he created "The Being Frank Show," a late night talk/variety show which broadcasts nationally in Canada and is just about to start its 6th season. It has boasted guests and show business luminaries such as Al Pacino, Paul Newman, Tony Bennett, Graham Greene, Bill Fichtner, Kim Coates, Estella Warren, Bai Ling, Reggae Rapper Snow, Pavlo, Dan Hill, Ian Thomas, Murray McLauchlan,Missi Pyle, Kevin Hearn of The Barenaked Ladies and many, many more.

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Warner Bros 'New York Comic Con' News October 8-11, 2015

Heroes, Super Heroes and a Wabbit Arrive at New York Comic Con October 8-11

Warner Bros. Television takes a massive bite out of the Big Apple during New York Comic Con (NYCC) October 8–11 with six series that include “Gotham” (Mondays 8/7c on FOX), “Supergirl” (Mondays 8/7c on CBS), “Blindspot” (Mondays 10/9c on NBC), “Person of Interest” (Midseason on CBS), “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” (Midseason on The CW) and “Containment” (Midseason on The CW); plus, a brand-new series, “Wabbit – A Looney Tunes Production” (Mondays 8/7c on Boomerang), from Warner Bros. Animation.

Confirmed to attend New York Comic Con 2015 for panel sessions with fans include:
• “Gotham’s” Ben McKenzie, Robin Lord Taylor, Cory Michael Smith, James Frain, Jessica Lucas and executive producer John Stephens
• “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow’s” Brandon Routh, Arthur Darvill, Caity Lotz, Ciara Renée, executive producer Phil Klemmer and director Glen Winter
• “Blindspot’s” Sullivan Stapleton, Jaimie Alexander, Rob Brown, Audrey Esparza, Ashley Johnson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste and executive producer Martin Gero
• “Supergirl’s” stars and executive producer Ali Adler
• “Person of Interest’s” Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker and Sarah Shahi
• “Containment’s” David Gyasi, Chris Wood, Claudia Black, Hanna Mangan Lawrence and executive producer Julie Plec
• “Wabbit – A Looney Tunes Production’s” Jeff Bergman, Bob Bergen and producer Gary Hartle

For the third year at NYCC, Warner Bros. Television will host preview night screenings at the Main Stage on Thursday, October 8. Fans will not only view the complete pilot episodes of the hotly anticipated series “Supergirl” (series premiere Monday, October 26, 8:30/7:30c on CBS), “Containment” (series premiere Midseason on The CW) and “Lucifer” (series premiere Midseason on FOX), but also a sneak peek of “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” (series premiere Midseason on The CW).

Confirmed WBTV panelists will participate in autograph signings taking place the same day as the panel in the NYCC Autographing Area. NYCC signings are first come, first served and times are as follows:

Warner Bros. Television Autograph Signings

Saturday, October 10

•  3:00–3:30 p.m. – “Containment”

Sunday, October 11

• 11:00–11:30 a.m. – “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow”
• 11:45–12:15 p.m. – “Supergirl”
• 12:30–1:00 p.m. – “Blindspot”
• 1:15–1:45 p.m. – “Person of Interest”
• 1:45–2:30 p.m. – “Wabbit – A Looney Tunes Production”
• 2:00–2:45 p.m. – “Gotham”

Warner Bros. Television Screenings:

Thursday, October 8

7:00–9:30 p.m. (Main Stage) WBTV Pilot Screenings: For the third year in a row, Warner Bros. Television offers an advance viewing of pilot episodes; this year, check out three of the most highly anticipated series of the 2015–16 television season — “Supergirl,” “Containment” and “Lucifer” — as well as a sneak peek of “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.”

• “Supergirl”: In the vast DC Comics Universe of super heroes, the rich mythology of Superman and the planet Krypton is perhaps the most famous and instantly recognizable. Enter “Supergirl”! Born on the doomed planet Krypton, the preteen Kara escaped at the same time as the infant Kal-El, but didn't arrive on Earth until many years later after being lost in the Phantom Zone. Now age 24, living in National City and working as an assistant for Catco Worldwide Media mogul Cat Grant, Kara has spent so many years trying to fit in that she forgot to ever stand out. All that changes when she decides to embrace her superhuman abilities and become the hero she was always destined to be. With the help of Daily Planet photographer James Olsen, her foster sister Alex, and the research of the super-secret, off-the-grid Department of Extra-Normal Operations (DEO) and its head, Hank Henshaw, who are tasked with keeping the Earth safe from aliens, Kara takes to the skies to protect her world.

• “Containment”: When a mysterious and deadly epidemic breaks out in Atlanta, a vast urban quarantine is quickly enforced, forcing those stuck on the inside to fight for their lives while local and federal officials desperately search for a cure in “Containment.” Torn apart from their loved ones, the survivors trapped within the cordon are fighting against not only fatal infection, but also isolation, fear and the disintegration of society around them. But as they begin to gain each other’s trust, hope remains, and on either side of the cordon unlikely heroes will rise.

• “Lucifer”: The story of the original fallen angel. Bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell, Lucifer Morningstar has resigned his throne and retired to the City of Angels, where he owns an upscale piano bar called Lux. When a beautiful pop star is murdered, he feels something awaken deep within him for the first time in roughly 10 billion years. Is he actually capable of feelings for a human being? The very thought disturbs him. The murder attracts the attention of LAPD homicide detective Chloe Dancer, who finds herself both repulsed and fascinated by Lucifer. At the same time, God’s emissary, the angel Amenadiel, has been sent to Los Angeles to convince Lucifer to return to Hell. But with the City of Angels at his feet and a new found purpose, Lucifer’s having too much fun to go back now.

• “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow”: When heroes alone are not enough … the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening, time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter is tasked with assembling a disparate group of both heroes and villains to confront an unstoppable threat —one in which not only is the planet at stake, but all of time itself. From the creators of “The Flash” and “Arrow” comes this super hero team-up unlike anything that’s ever been seen on television before.

Warner Bros. Television Sessions:

Saturday, October 10

• 5:15–6:15 p.m. (Room 1A06) “Containment” (Midseason on The CW): When a mysterious and deadly epidemic breaks out in Atlanta, a vast urban quarantine is quickly enforced, forcing those stuck on the inside to fight for their lives while local and federal officials desperately search for a cure. “Containment” makes its New York Comic-Con debut with a special screening of the entire pilot episode, followed by a Q&A with series stars David Gyasi (“Interstellar”), Chris Wood (“The Vampire Diaries”), Claudia Black (“The Originals”), Hanna Mangan Lawrence (“Spartacus:Vengeance”) and executive producer Julie Plec (“The Vampire Diaries,” “The Originals”). Based on the original Belgian series created by Carl Joos for Eyeworks, “Containment” is produced by My So-Called Company in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Plec, David Nutter (“The Flash,” “Arrow”), Matt Corman (“Covert Affairs”) and Chris Ord (“Covert Affairs”). Become a fan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CWContainment and follow the show on Twitter at @cwcontainment.

Sunday, October 11

• 12:15-1:15 p.m. (Room 1A10) “Wabbit – A Looney Tunes Production” Special Video Presentation and Q&A: Get ready for an afternoon of hilarity and hijinks as the looniest animation studio in the world, Warner Bros. Animation, showcases the hilarious, heroic and mischievous Bugs Bunny that everyone loves in “Wabbit – A Looney Tunes Production.” Join producer Gary Hartle (“The Mask”) and members of the voice cast, Jeff Bergman and Bob Bergen (“The Looney Tunes Show”), for a look at this new animated series featuring Bugs in all-new shorts that find the iconic carrot-loving rabbit matching wits against — and getting the best of — classic characters like Yosemite Sam and Wile E. Coyote. “Wabbit – A Looney Tunes Production” premieres Monday, October 5th at 8/7c on Boomerang.

• 1:30 p.m. (Empire Stage) Warner Bros. Television Takeover: Join stars and producers from five Warner Bros. Television series — “Gotham,” “Supergirl,” “Blindspot,” “Person of Interest” and “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” — for exclusive footage, a pilot screening and a Q&A on the Empire Stage.

• “Gotham”: Special Video Presentation and Q&A —The hit series returns to New York Comic-Con for its second year as Jim Gordon continues his quest to clean up Gotham City, but the stakes are higher than ever in season two as we witness the Rise of the Villains. Join series stars Ben McKenzie (“Southland”), Robin Lord Taylor (“The Walking Dead”), Cory Michael Smith (“Olive Kitteridge”), James Frain (“True Blood”) and Jessica Lucas (“Cloverfield”) with executive producer John Stephens (“Gossip Girl”) for a special Q&A. From Warner Bros. Television, “Gotham” airs Mondays at 8/7c on FOX. Become a fan on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/GOTHAMonFox, and follow the show on Twitter at @Gotham.

• “Supergirl” Pilot Screening and Q&A – Born on the planet Krypton, Kara Zor-El escaped its destruction years ago. Since arriving on Earth, she’s been hiding the powers she shares with her famous cousin. But now at age 24, she decides to embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be. Attendees will see a screening of the complete pilot, followed by a Q&A with series stars and executive producer Ali Adler (“Chuck”). From Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, “Supergirl” will premiere Monday, October 26th on CBS at a special time of 8:30 p.m., before moving to its regularly scheduled time of Mondays at 8/7c. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SupergirlCBS and follow the show on Twitter at @SupergirlCBS.

• “Blindspot”: Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Sullivan Stapleton (“300: Rise of an Empire”) and Jaimie Alexander (“Thor” films) star in “Blindspot,” a one-hour action thriller from Berlanti Productions (“The Flash,” “Arrow,” “Pan”) and writer/executive producer Martin Gero (“Stargate: Atlantis”). Stapleton stars as hardened FBI agent Kurt Weller, who is drawn into a complex conspiracy when a naked amnesiac, Jane Doe (Alexander), is found in Times Square covered in a series of cryptic tattoos … including his name on her back. As Weller and his teammates at the FBI begin to investigate the veritable treasure map that is Jane Doe’s tattoos, they are drawn into a high-stakes underworld that twists and turns through a labyrinth of secrets and revelations — and the information they uncover might ultimately change the world. Join series stars Sullivan Stapleton, Jaimie Alexander, Rob Brown (“Treme”), Audrey Esparza (“Public Morals”), Ashley Johnson (“The Killing”), Marianne Jean-Baptiste (“Without a Trace”) and executive producer Martin Gero for a revealing Q&A. From Warner Bros. Television and Berlanti Productions, “Blindspot” airs Mondays at 10/9c on NBC. Become a fan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NBCBlindspot and follow the show on Twitter at @NBCBlindspot.

• “Person of Interest”: Special Video Presentation and Q&A — “Person of Interest” returns to New York for the fifth year! Join the discussion with stars Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker and Sarah Shahi as the science “fiction” of “Person of Interest” stays one step ahead of real-world events. John Reese (Jim Caviezel) and Harold Finch (Michael Emerson) have saved countless lives thanks to the omniscience of their supercomputer and their crack team of brave misfits — NYPD detective Lionel Fusco (Kevin Chapman), the unpredictable cyber-hacker Root (Amy Acker), and missing-in-action operative Sameen Shaw (Sarah Shahi) — but a new threat puts their mission in jeopardy and their lives in even more danger. Samaritan, the rival AI, has initiated its lethal “correction.” Finch’s Machine is essentially dead. Shaw is still missing. And the team is once again hiding in plain sight. But with Samaritan’s invisible grip tightening everywhere, will Finch be able to rebuild and resurrect The Machine? And if he does, will it be the same Machine when it comes back online? From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. Television, “Person of Interest” returns Midseason for its fifth season on CBS. Become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/PersonofInterestCBS and follow the show on Twitter at @PersonInterest.

• “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” Special Video Presentation and Q&A – When heroes alone are not enough … the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening, time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter is tasked with assembling a disparate group of both heroes and villains to confront the immortal threat of Vandal Savage. Attendees will be treated to a sneak peek at upcoming footage from the show, followed and Q&A with series stars Brandon Routh (“Superman Returns”), Arthur Darvill (“Doctor Who”), Caity Lotz (“Arrow”), Ciara Renée and executive producers Phil Klemmer (“The Tomorrow People”) and Glen Winter (“Arrow”). From Berlanti Productions Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television, “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” will premiere Midseason on The CW. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CWLegendsOfTomorrow and follow the show on Twitter at @TheCW_Legends.

Please Note: Series stars and creative teams scheduled to attend are subject to change.

About New York Comic Con:
New York Comic Con, the crown jewel of New York Super Week, will take place October 8-11 at the Javits Center. The show is the East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture convention with the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies and television. The show’s panels and autograph sessions give fans a chance to interact with their favorite creators, while screening rooms feature sneak peeks at films and television shows months before they hit either big or small screens. For more information, please visit www.NewYorkComicCon.com.

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Have You Been Naughty or Nice? Check out the Trailer for 'Krampus'

Better hope you're not on his naughty list

Legendary Pictures’ "Krampus," a darkly festive tale of a yuletide ghoul, reveals an irreverently twisted side to the holiday. 

When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max (Emjay Anthony) is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers. 

All hell breaks loose as beloved holiday icons take on a monstrous life of their own, laying siege to the fractured family’s home and forcing them to fight for each other if they hope to survive. 

The horror-comedy also stars Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman, Conchata Ferrell, Stefania Lavie Owen and Krista Stadler.

Krampus and his mischievous underlings have been created by the combined efforts of Weta Workshop and Weta Digital, both renowned for their epic work on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies and King Kong, among many others.

Written and directed by Michael Dougherty ("Trick ’r Treat"), "Krampus" is co-written by Zach Shields and Todd Casey and produced by Legendary’s Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni, Alex Garcia and Dougherty. The film will be released by Universal Pictures.

"Krampus" will spread its yuletide terror in theaters on December 4, 2015. 

You can visit the films official website for more information.
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Charisma Carpenter, Jeremy London and Juliet Reeves Star in Jeremy Benson's 'Girl in Woods'

Girl in Woods is expected to premiere on the festival circuit soon

Yield Entertainment has released a new poster and stills for Jeremy Benson's "Girl in Woods."  In the latest thriller from the director of "Shutter" and "Live Animals," the titular girl must battle nature and her own demons for her survival and sanity in a deserted part of the Appalachian Mountains.

Girl in Woods stars Juliet Reeves ("Automaton Transfusion," "Zombies, Zombies, Zombies!"), Charisma Carpenter ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Angel," "The Expendables"), Jeremy London ("Mallrats," "Party of Five") and Lee Perkins ("Foxcatcher," "KatieBird") and John Still ("Hustle and Flow," "Live Animals"), and introduces Shaun Elizabeth as "Little Grace."

Synopsis:
The death of her fiancé (London) leaves Grace (Reeves) abandoned in a harsh mountain wilderness. Struggling against the elements and fighting off starvation, the fragile shell of her sanity begins to crack. Soon her struggle worsens when she notices a dark figure stalking her, watching her every step. Through memories of her mother (Carpenter) and father (Perkins), Grace finds a long-forgotten truth about herself. It is this secret, long hidden away, that will either lead her to safety or down a path of horror beyond anything she could comprehend.

On his latest film, Benson said, "Girl in Woods was a passion project for us. The idea of doing an origin story to what would be a slasher film interested me, and being able to wrap that inside of a psychological thriller seemed to add a level of storytelling that, as a horror fan, I felt would be welcomed. This film is the birth of an urban legend; one of a mysterious savage that is believed to be killing people in the mountains. I want audiences to be disturbed by what is happening to Grace, and at the end understand the legacy these events leave behind."

For more information visit the films website.

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Videodrome (regular edition) coming to UK Blu-ray and DVD from Arrow Video

For those who were unable to get their hands on the Limited Edition release

Today Arrow Video announced the upcoming UK release of Videodrome – standalone Blu-ray and DVD editions of David Cronenberg’s classic body horror packaged in standard Amaray cases.

Release Date: December 7, 2015
Region: B / 2

Pre-order the Blu-ray edition of VIDEODROME
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LONG LIVE THE NEW FLESH!

Combining the bio-horror elements of his earlier films whilst anticipating the technological themes of his later work, Videodrome exemplifies Cronenberg’s extraordinary talent for making both visceral and cerebral cinema.

Max Renn (James Woods) is looking for fresh new content for his TV channel when he happens across some illegal S&M-style broadcasts called ‘Videodrome’. Embroiling his girlfriend Nicki (Debbie Harry) in his search for the source, his journey begins to blur the lines between reality and fantasy as he works his way through sadomasochistic games, shady organisations and body transformations stunningly realised by the Oscar-winning makeup effects artist Rick Baker.

Hailed by his contemporaries John Carpenter (“he’s better than all of us combined”) and Martin Scorsese (“no one makes films like he does”) as a genius, Videodrome, was Cronenberg’s most mature work to date and still stands as one of his greatest.

SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS:
• Restored high-definition digital transfer of the unrated version, approved by director David Cronenberg and cinematographer Mark Irwin
• Original mono audio
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Audio commentary by Tim Lucas, the on-set correspondent for Cinefantastique Magazine and author of Videodrome: Studies in the Horror Film
• David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme – A documentary programme featuring interviews with Cronenberg, George A. Romero and Alex Cox on Cronenberg’s cinema, censorship and the horror genre
• Forging the New Flesh – A documentary programme by filmmaker Michael Lennick on Videodrome’s video and prosthetic make up effects
• Videoblivion - A brand new interview with cinematographer Mark Irwin
• A brand new interview with producer Pierre David
• AKA Jack Martin - Dennis Etchison, author of novelizations of Videodrome, Halloween, Halloween II and III and The Fog, discusses Videodrome and his observations of Cronenberg’s script
• The complete uncensored Samurai Dreams footage with commentary by Michael Lennick
• Helmet Test and Betamax - Two featurettes by Michael Lennick on effects featured in the film
• Camera (2000) Cronenberg’s short film starring Videodrome’s Les Carlson
• Fear on Film: A round table discussion from 1982 with Cronenberg, John Carpenter, John Landis and Mick Garris
• Deleted scenes from the TV version
• Promotional featurette with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Cronenberg, James Woods, Deborah Harry and Rick Baker
• Original trailers
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gilles Vranckx

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'Army of Darkness' Scream Factory Reveals Final Blu-ray Specs

THIS IS MY BOOMSTICK!

The day has finally come for “boomstick” fans everywhere! Here are all the details on our upcoming 3-Disc Blu-ray set, which is set for an official release on October 27, 2015.

DISC ONE (Theatrical Version – 81 min.) – 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.78:1), DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0

• NEW Medieval Times: The Making Of "Army Of Darkness" featuring interviews with star & co-producer Bruce Campbell, actors Marcus Gilbert, Ted Raimi, Timothy Quill, Richard Grove, Bill Moseley, Patricia Tallman and Angela Featherstone, director of photography Bill Pope, editor Bob Murawski, production designer Anthony Tremblay, composer Joseph Lo Duca, costume designer Ida Gearon, special make-up effects artists Howard Berger, Tony Gardner, Robert Kurtzman and Greg Nicotero, "Pit Bitch" performer and effects artist William Bryan, mechanical effects artist Gary Jones, first assistant director John Cameron, visual effects supervisor William Mesa, and stunt coordinator Christopher Doyle (96 min.)
• Original Ending
• Original Opening With Optional Commentary by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell
• Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell
• Theatrical Trailer
• TV Spots
• Home Video Promo

DISC TWO (Director's Cut – 96 min.) – 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.78:1), DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0

• Audio Commentary with director Sam Raimi, actor Bruce Campbell and co-writer Ivan Raimi
• NEW Additional Behind-The-Scenes Footage From KNB Effects (55 min.)
• Vintage Creating The Deadites Featurette (21 min.)
• Vintage "Making Of" Featurette
• Extended Interview Clips with Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell and Robert Tapert


DISC THREE (International Cut – 88 min.) – 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.78:1), DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0

• NEW 4K Scan Of The International Inter-positive
• Television Version With Additional Footage (90 min., Standard Definition (1.33:1), DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0)
• Theatrical Trailer
• NEW Still Galleries With Rare Behind-The-Scenes Photos from production designer Anthony Tremblay, visual effects supervisor William Mesa, and special make-up effects artists Tony Gardner and KNB EFX, Inc. (Over 200 Stills)
• NEW Still Gallery Of Props And Rare Photos from the collection of super fan Dennis Carter Jr.
• NEW Storyboards for Deleted or Alternate Scenes
• Vintage The Men Behind The Army Featurette (19 min.)

Q: Is the U.S. Theatrical version a new transfer?
A: Unfortunately, we were not able to do a new transfer of the theatrical cut (which was provided by our partners at Universal). However, we did do additional color correction.

Q: Why is the International version a 4K transfer and not the Director’s Cut?
A: Our original intention was to do a new 4K scan on the director’s cut, so we started with elements that were available in the MGM vault. Unfortunately, we could not find all of the additional footage (film and audio) for the 96 minute Director’s Cut.

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