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2024 Oscars Predictions:

Best Achievement in Visual Effects

Weekly Commentary: “The Creator” has the advantage, but honesty, any film can win.

“Godzilla Minus One” is in the discussion and could be a cool choice for the Academy to make, similar to “Ex Machina.” However, don’t count out the power...

BayView Entertainment have released the horror film The Exorcism Tapes, which is now available to rent/buy on Amazon Prime Video in the UK and USA.

The Exorcism Tapes will also be available to view on AVOD worldwide from 27th February 2024.

“Raw, uncut, and unnerving, this film feels like the real deal and not some tired Hollywood rehash.” – Videoscream Film Festival. Voted “Most Original Concept” at the 2021 Videoscream Film Festival.

Synopsis:

On Feb 24th, 2021, a video known only as ‘The Exorcism Tapes’ was uploaded to social media by an anonymous user. In less than 72 hours, the video received more than 8 million views and drew instant criticism and complaints claiming that what it actually showed was the abuse and torture of a mentally ill man by members of his church. The truth remains elusive.

The Exorcism Tapes was Written and Directed by Jason Hawkins and stars Jason Hawkins, David Mitchum Brown and Jason Reynolds.

Exclusive Interview: Calvin McCarthy – character Josh Enders in The Last Slay Ride

Amazon : The Last Slay Ride

How did you get attached to The Last Slay Ride? – I had worked with the director (Jason Hawkins) on the last two of his projects prior to “Last Slay Ride”. One of which (Deleted) I played the lead role in. I chalk it up to the right place, right time, and a familiarity with the overall team.

What was your role in The Last Slay Ride? – I played the role of Josh. the director of the fictional film “Slash camp”, and bumbling fool that attempts to lead his friends through a fight of good and evil.

What is your favorite scene in the film? – I think my favorite scene was also my favorite to film; The Big vampire reveal. Which was some of the first stuff we shot, day three or four if I remember correctly.

October marks the beginning of fall and winter festivities, and Netflix does not want to be left out. The online streamer is prepping for Halloween, releasing family-friendly content such as “Super Monsters: Vida’s First Halloween” on Oct. 4 and “The Spooky Tale of Captain Underpants Hack-a-ween” on Oct. 8. On Oct. 11, Netflix releases “Haunted: Season 2,” starring Jason Hawkins and Victoria Hogan, along with the feature-length film “Fractured,” starring Sam Worthington and Lily Rabe. The Netflix originals will join the horror classic “Scream 2,” which releases Oct. 1.

Two films that received lots of buzz at the Toronto Film Festival will also release in October. Steven Soderbergh’s film “The Laundromat,” starring Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman and Antonio Banderas, starts streaming Oct. 18, seven days before “Dolemite Is My Name,” Eddie Murphy’s onscreen portrayal of comedian Rudy Ray Moore. This film releases Oct. 25.

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Word of a new indie flick heading our way landed in our inbox this week, and here's a look at the first trailer, artwork, and more for Jason Hawkins' The Devil Knows His Own.

The film from Gravestone Entertainment stars Dara Davey, Eileen Dietz, Patrick D. Green, Alicia Rose, and Natasha Timpani along with Simon Scott, Mick Laflamme, and Beth Marie.

For more info visit the official The Devil Knows His Own website, and "like" The Devil Knows His Own on Facebook.

Synopsis:

When Jessica and Ethan Ray receive news their grandmother has passed, they believe the nightmares of their childhoods will finally be laid to rest. Returning home for the first time in over 25 years, the siblings reunite, only to discover a mystery surrounds the house they are inheriting. Within the walls of their family estate, the dead to do not rest easy, and the horrors of their...