Saturday, September 12, 2015

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Friday, September 11, 2015

'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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Thursday, September 10, 2015

'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...
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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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 / 2Pre-order the Blu-ray edition of VIDEODROMEPre-order the DVD edition of VIDEODROMELONG LIVE...
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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

'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...
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