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The Canadian thriller Trench 11 is a highly underrated horror movie and, thankfully, there are some easy ways to stream, rent, and buy the film. A member of the surprisingly filled military horror genre, Trench 11 takes place toward the end of World War I, and follows a group of British, Canadian, and American soldiers who are enlisted by Army Intelligence to explore the German's secretive underground bunker, known only as "Trench 11". Down below the battleground, the soldiers stumble upon a frightening and horrific weapon designed by a Nazi scientist.

Trench 11 combines the history and import of a World War 1 movie with the schlocky violence and scares of a low-budget B-movie for a pleasant mixture that should satisfy horror fans and history buffs alike. The film premiered on October 15, 2017, and currently has a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. It's a slow-burning movie that only begins to get going in the latter half of the film,...

The war horror subgenre is one that is often underappreciated in the scary movie fandom. It can be a fairly touchy subject to approach, as every historical fiction has to reckon with the real stories and horrors it is based on. As such, many films in the genre go for a schlocky, fun kind of feel, rather than a serious one, like the Nazi-zombie classic Dead Snow. But this is not so for the Canadian horror thriller, Trench 11, a little-known war horror that combines elements of zombie movies and cabin-fever bottle films like The Thing. Director Leo Scherman manages to deliver a fun, atmospheric, and scary horror movie while showing respect to its World War I setting.

Historical settings intensify the horror in films, pairing monumental events with ruthless killers and paranoia in chilling narratives. Slow-burners like The Nightingale immerse viewers in historical circumstances, shining a light on unfortunate parts of society. Overlord combines historical dates with action and violence to create an entertaining film that doesn't aim for historical accuracy.

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History can be dark, and a few horror films use historical periods to their advantage, placing chilling fictional stories within significant moments in time. The threats found in narratives within horror films that take place in the present day are intensified when the story is set back a few years. Monumental wars and ravaging plagues pair well with the ruthless killers and paranoia often associated with the horror genre. However, films within the subgenre of horror vary in their use of action and jump scares.

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On the JoBlo Movies YouTube channel, we will post one full movie every day of the week, allowing viewers to watch them free of charge. Today’s Free Movie of the Day is the mystery thriller Never Forget, starring the great Lou Diamond Phillips. You can watch it over on the YouTube channel linked above or just watch it in the embed at the top of this article.

Directed by Leo Scherman from a screenplay by Kevin Hennelly and Mark Steinberg, Never Forget has the following synopsis: A man (Phillips) who wakes up with amnesia also finds his supposed friend has accused him of murder.

Phillips is joined in the cast by Kris Holden-Ried, Sarah Manninen, Jonathan Whittaker, Jimmy Byron, and Janet Morin.

Phillips’ acting career stretches back almost forty years now, with some of his 150+ screen credits including Bull, Blue Bloods, NCIS: New Orleans, Criminal Minds, Longmire, Brooklyn Nine-Nine,...

For most February is the month where you're odds of finding true love are supposed to be greater. However, if you love horror then every month at Horror Channel is a month of love. In place of chocolates and cheezy cards our friends at Horror Channel bestow their love on you with gifts of horror flicks like horror thriller What Keeps You Alive, war horror Death Trench, horror comedy Zombeavers and Devil produced by M. Night Shyamalan.    All of February's titles will be found in the gallery below.    Film news (UK): Horror Channel announces raft of premieres for February   February on Horror Channel keeps genre fans alive with the UK TV premiere of What Keeps You Alive - another suspenseful knife to the throat of...

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With Canadian thriller Trench 11 extending its run in select Cineplex theatres across Canada (it’s available on VOD here in the States as of early this month), we’ve learned today that co-writer and director Leo Scherman has lined up his next production. Scherman will direct the crime thriller Goner, from Canadian writer Milan Tomasevic. Described as a gritty […]...

Whether you love the Wolfenstein video games or you're looking forward to the upcoming Overlord, you may find plenty to enjoy in the new military horror movie Trench 11. Set in the underground tunnels in the tumultuous days of World War 1, Trench 11 is out today on digital and DVD platforms from Rlje Films, and for our latest Q&A feature, we caught up with filmmaker Leo Scherman to talk about the challenges and rewards of making a horror movie against the backdrop of World War I.

Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us, Leo! How did you and co-writer Matt Booi come up with the story for Trench 11?

Leo Scherman: I really wanted to do a WW1 horror film—something surreal and tweaked out—but didn’t really know how to tell the story. Matt Booi had worked on a series of WW1 documentaries,...

Out today on VOD, digital platforms, and DVD is Rlje Films’ Trench 11, a horror film set during Wwi that we said, “…will surely give some people a satisfying and disturbing ride.” In case you’re not sure if you want to check out the film (you should), we’ve got an exclusive clip for you to […]

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We have a DVD giveaway this week for our American readers. We have a couple copies of Leo Scherman's wartime horror film Trench 11 to give away. His film is releasing today on home video but if you want to hold off for a couple days by the end of the week we will give two lucky readers in the U.S. a DVD for free.    In Trench 11, a highly contagious biological weapon, created by German forces in Wwi, is discovered by Allied troops as they explore an abandoned underground bunker. Realizing they need to contain and destroy the threat, their mission becomes a fight for survival when one of their own is infected by the deadly parasite and begins to violently attack them....

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Audiences can enter the trenches with the home release of director Leo Scherman’s new horror movie, ‘Trench 11.’ Rlje Films is distributing the drama today on Digital and VOD, and DVD for an Srp of $27.97. In celebration of ‘Trench 11’s home release, Shockya is offering two lucky winners a DVD of the movie. To […]

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September’s home entertainment releases are off to a great start, as there are some truly stellar titles being released this Tuesday, including Ari Aster’s highly talked about Hereditary. The chilling anthology Ghost Stories also arrives on both formats on this week, and if you missed it during its festival run or over on Shudder, Found Footage 3D makes its way home on Blu-ray and DVD as well. Arrow Video has a Special Edition of Dario Argento’s Deep Red on tap, and Disney is keeping busy with their 25th anniversary releases of both Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Other notable releases for September 4th include Lake Placid: Legacy, The Barn, Epidemic, Hostile, Trench 11, and The Bad Nun.

Deep Red: Special Edition

From Dario Argento, maestro of the macabre and the man behind some of the greatest excursions in Italian horror, comes Deep Red the ultimate giallo movie.

*full disclosure: an online screener of this film was provided by Raven Banner Entertainment's publicity arm. Director: Leo Scherman. Writers: Matt Booi and Leo Scherman. Cast: Karine Vanasse, Rossif Sutherland, Rob Archer, Charlie Carrick, Shaun Benson, Ted Atherton, Adam Hurtig and Robert Stadlober. Leo Scherman's Trench 11 is a World War I set horror film. There have been other horror films set in this time period, including Michael J. Bassett's Deathwatch (2001). This time, six Allied soldiers are tasked with exploring an underground, German medical complex. Shot in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Trench 11 offers some great practical make-up effects, from Francois Dagenais. However, the plot and the characters are a bit lightly drawn. Meanwhile, nothing about Trench 11 sounds like World War I. The costumes look great. Still, it is always strange to see a Canadian character with an American accent. At the end of the film, this horror film fan found Trench 11 a bit.

Rlje Films will release the horror film Trench 11 on Digital, VOD, and DVD on September 4, 2018. Directed by Leo Scherman (Never Forget) who co-wrote the film with Matthew Booi (“Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan”), Trench 11 stars Rossif Sutherland (River), Robert Stadlober (Enemy of the Gates), and Charlie Carrick (The Devout). Trench 11 will be available on DVD for an Srp of $27.97.

Now you can own the Trench 11 DVD. We Are Movie Geeks has 1 copy to give away. All you have to do is answer this question: What is your favorite horror/war hybrid (mine is Shock Waves). It’s so easy!

In Trench 11, a highly contagious biological weapon, created by German forces in Wwi, is discovered by Allied troops as they explore an abandoned underground bunker. Realizing they need to contain and destroy the threat, their mission becomes a fight for survival when one of their own...

I've got a fun trailer for an awesome looking new horror film called Trench 11. The movie is set during World War I and it revolves around the discovery of a zombie outbreak in the final days of the war. I really enjoyed this first trailer for the film and I can't wait to watch this movie! Here's the synopsis:

In the final days of Wwi a shell-shocked tunneller leads an Allied team into a hidden German base… 100 hundred feet below the trenches. The Germans have lost control of a highly contagious biological weapon that turns its victims into deranged killers. The Allies find themselves trapped underground with hordes of the infected, a rapidly spreading disease and a team of German Stormtroopers dispatched to clean up the mess. The only thing more terrifying than the Western Front… is what lies beneath it.

The film was directed by Leo Scherman (White...

Leo Scherman's war time horror flick Trench 11 will be available in U.S. on Digital, VOD and DVD on Sept. 4th thanks to the fine folks at Rlje Films. The U.S. distributor has given Screen Anarchy an exclusive clip to share with you today.    In Trench 11, a highly contagious biological weapon, created by German forces in Wwi, is discovered by Allied troops as they explore an abandoned underground bunker. Realizing they need to contain and destroy the threat, their mission becomes a fight for survival when one of their own is infected by the deadly parasite and begins to violently attack them. The soldiers now need to not only save themselves, but must stop the outbreak before it spreads to the rest of...

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"This base has been sealed for a reason." Rlje Films has released an official trailer for the zombie horror film Trench 11, which premiered at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival last year and has been playing at various genre film festivals since then. The zombie horror is set in the final days of Wwi, following a shell-shocked soldier who must lead a mission deep beneath the trenches to stop a German plot that could turn the tide of the war. This is brutal and bloody and violent and exactly what you might expect for a film about Wwi bloodthirsty, worm-infected zombie soldiers. Trench 11 stars Rossif Sutherland, Karine Vanasse, Charlie Carrick, Shaun Benson, and Ted Atherton. This trailer takes a bit of time to build, but finally gets into the gnarly, freaky horror stuff, though they don't show much of the ensuing gore. Tread carefully. Here's the new official Us...

Our friends at Raven Banner Entertainment will release Leo Scherman's Wwi horror flick Trench 11 in Canadian cinemas on August 31st. They will follow the theatrical with VOD on September 4th.    The lads have passed along the new poster and trailer for the film. Find the trailer below.    In Trench 11, a highly contagious biological weapon, created by German forces in Wwi, is discovered by Allied troops as they explore an abandoned underground bunker. Realizing they need to contain and destroy the threat, their mission becomes a fight for survival when one of their own is infected by the deadly parasite and begins to violently attack them. The soldiers now need to not only save themselves, but must stop the outbreak before it...

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Rlje Films will release the horror film Trench 11 on VOD, Digital and DVD on September 4, 2018. Directed by Leo Scherman (Never Forget) who co-wrote the film with Matthew Booi (“Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan”), Trench 11 stars Rossif Sutherland (River), Robert Stadlober (Enemy of the Gates), and Charlie Carrick (The Devout). Trench 11 will be available on DVD for an Srp of $27.97. In Trench 11, a highly contagious biological weapon, created …

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Tagline: "Violence is Contagious." Rlj Entertainment will be releasing director Leo Scherman's (Never Forget) Trench 11. This World War I set feature, was produced by Carousel Pictures. Within Trench 11, the German army are experimenting with a biological weapon, on their own men. A team of Allies are moving in to prevent a greater catastrophe. And, Trench 11 will debut on home entertainment platforms this September. As well, the film stars: Rossif Sutherland (River), Robert Stadlober (Enemy at the Gates) and Charlie Carrick (The Devout). The film's official DVD artwork and other release details are hosted here. The longer synopsis, from Carousel Pictures, develops more of the story. Events take place in Northern France. The year is 1918 and World War I is reaching its bloody climax. A top secret mission is undertaken to bring a German, special weapon to the surface. This weapon turns anyone infected into violent, mindless killers.

“A Future Cult Classic” – Thecinemachina.Com Rlje Films Presents Trench 11 Violence Is Contagious Available on Digital and DVD on September 4, 2018 Rlje Films (Nasdaq: Rlje) will release the horror film Trench 11 on Digital and DVD on September 4, 2018. Directed by Leo Scherman (Never Forget) who co-wrote the film with Matthew Booi …

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Author Ray Bradbury's accomplishments are too long to mention here, but his life and incredible talents are still ever-present in art, film, and television today. Most notably known for his novel Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury's legacy will be presented as a traveling stage show called Ray Bradbury Live (Forever), with special effects by Jeff Farley and the portrayal of Bradbury by horror legend Bill Oberst Jr. Also in today's Horror Highlights: Cj Entertainment launches 413 Pictures, Kevin Geeks Out has a new shark-themed episode, and we have details on the DVD release of Trench 11.

Trench 11 DVD Release Details: "Los Angeles – Rlje Films (Nasdaq: Rlje) will release the horror film Trench 11 on Digital and DVD on September 4, 2018. Directed by Leo Scherman (Never Forget) who co-wrote the film with Matthew Booi (“Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan”), Trench 11 stars Rossif Sutherland (River), Robert Stadlober (Enemy of the Gates...

Infusion will help Toronto-based genre specialist offer competitive Mg’s for product.

Us-based De Angeles Films has expanded its financing deal with Toronto genre distributor and sales agent Raven Banner Entertainment.

The new deal will enable Raven Banner to offer competitive Mg’s for production, worldwide acquisitions, and sales titles.

“We are expanding on the very successful relationship we’ve built with Raven Banner over this past year,” De Angeles managing partners Gregor Habsburg and Jacquelyn Frisco said.

“As a producer and as a distributor, Raven Banner, has shown an unparalleled level of commitment to its filmmakers, it’s market and it’s product. We are not changing what we do, or how we do it – we will simply be doing more of it.”

De Angeles’ film production credits include Coffee, Kill Boss, 3D horror-comedy Hellbenders, which the company co-produced, and horror title June.

“We are confident this expanded relationship with De Angeles will empower us,” Raven...

Infusion will help Toronto-based genre specialist offer competitive Mg’s for product.

Us-based De Angeles Films has expanded its financing deal with Toronto genre distributor and sales agent Raven Banner Entertainment.

The new deal will enable Raven Banner to offer competitive Mg’s for production, worldwide acquisitions, and sales titles.

“We are expanding on the very successful relationship we’ve built with Raven Banner over this past year,” De Angeles managing partners Gregor Habsburg and Jacquelyn Frisco said.

“As a producer and as a distributor, Raven Banner, has shown an unparalleled level of commitment to its filmmakers, it’s market and it’s product. We are not changing what we do, or how we do it – we will simply be doing more of it.”

De Angeles’ film production credits include Coffee, Kill Boss, 3D horror-comedy Hellbenders, which the company co-produced, and horror title June.

“We are confident this expanded relationship with De Angeles will empower us,” Raven...

Curious what horror films to keep an eye out for? Well, the Toronto After Dark Film Festival has announce the Award Winners of its 12th Annual Edition. As is tradition at Toronto After Dark, the Jury were the fans themselves with over 5,000 votes cast by festival-goers to determine the best new horror, sci-fi and action movies from the around the world!

Canada's Trench 11, the gritty World War One set horror thriller directed by Leo Scherman took Top Prize, the Audience Choice Award for Best Feature Film Gold plus three other Specialty Awards including Best Horror and Scariest Film.

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The tenth anniversary of the Mobido Film Festival runs from Oct 26th to Nov 5th in the heart of Mexico City. Today the festival is announcing their lineup of devilish delights.    Some members of the Morbido international familia return to the festival with their latest films; Alexandre O Phillipe (78/52), Can Evrenol (Housewife) and Ted Geoghegan (Mohawk) will be hanging out in the Cdmx. Other popular titles from the international circuit include The Endless, 68 Kill, Japanese zombie flick I Am a Hero, and Aussie thriller Hounds of Love.    There are a few Canadian titles in the mix this year; Chad Archibald's The Heretics, Lowell Dean's Another Wolfcop, Peter Ricq's Dead Shack, and Leo Scherman's Trench 11. On a technicality we are also claiming Gigi Guerrero and her new project, the series La...

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A zombie film set on the battleground of World War I? That sounds like the kind of movie I'd enjoy! Today we have a trailer for a film called Trench 11 that centers around that setting and it actually looks a lot better than I was expecting and I'm excited to watch it. Trench 11 could end up being a really fun flick! Here's the synopsis:

In the final days of Wwi a shell-shocked tunneller must lead an Allied team into a hidden German base...100 hundred feet below the trenches. The Germans have lost control of a highly contagious biological weapon that turns its victims into deranged killers. The Allies find themselves trapped underground with hordes of the infected, a rapidly spreading disease and a team of German Stormtroopers dispatched to clean up the mess.The only thing more terrifying than the Western Front... is what lies beneath it.

Trench 11...

"The only thing more terrifying than the Western Front... is what lies beneath it." A trailer has debuted online for a Wwi zombie horror thriller film titled Trench 11. This indie horror has been playing at various genre film festivals the last few months, including Fantasy Filmfest in Germany and Toronto After Dark, but still doesn't have any Us distribution set yet. Trench 11 is about a special biological weapon the Germans developed that turns its victims into deranged killers. The plot follows a group of Allied soldiers stuck deep under ground trying to figure out and stop the spread of this dangerous, deadly disease/weapon. The film stars Rossif Sutherland, Karine Vanasse, Shaun Benson, Charlie Carrick, Ted Atherton, Adam Hurtig, Robert Stadlober, and Luke Humphrey. This looks dark, and gnarly, and very violent. Dig in. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Leo Scherman's Trench 11, direct from...

Bloody Disgusting have premiered a trailer for Leo Scherman's Wwi infection fest, Trench 11. The film will premiere at this year's Screamfest. Definitely great to see Canada represent at one of the best genre festivals around.

Rossif Sutherland (son of the Donald Sutherland) stars along with Karine Vanasse, Rob Archer and Charlie Carrick. The film was co-written by Sherman and Matt Booi.

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In the final days of Wwi a shell-shocked tunneller must lead an Allied team into a hidden German base... 100 hundred feet below the trenches. The Germans have lost control of a highly contagious biological weapon that turns its victims into deranged kil [Continued ...]...

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The first wave of the 2017 Screamfest Horror Film Festival lineup and the festival ambassador have been announcement.

The festival will run from October 10-19, 2017 at the Tcl Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood. Film festival badges are currently on sale to the general public at www.ScreamfestLA.com and individual film tickets will be available soon. Actor and producer Dominic Monaghan will serve as ambassador for the festival.

Some really intriguing offerings in this list. Find official line up details below.

From the Press Release

America’s largest and longest running horror film festival, Screamfest Horror Film Festival, is proud to announce the first wave of its official 2017 film line up. In its 17th year, the festival, which will run from Oct. 10-19, 2017 at the Tcl Chinese in Hollywood, has launched careers - providing a platform for filmmakers and actors to showcase their latest work to enthusiasts and general audiences.

Tagline: "Violence is Contagious." Trench 11 is a horror film set in World War I. Developed by Carousel Pictures, the film involves a hidden German base and a highly contagious biological weapon. The film was directed by Leo Scherman, from a script by Matt Booi. As well, Trench 11 stars: Karine Vanasse ("Revenge"), Rossif Sutherland and Charlie Carrick. And now, a trailer is available for this terrifying feature as it starts a film festival run. The trailer shows a platoon of Allied soldiers. They are infiltrating an underground bunker. But, they do not meet the usual German resistance. Instead, something is hiding below ground, a rogue biological experiment! This experiment is loose and killing anyone within its reach. Trench 11 is set to show at several film festivals. This title will have a showing at ScreamfestLA, in October. In November, the film can be seen at Chicago's Cinepocalypse. As well,...

Zombies, serial killers, and all manner of creepy creatures will descend upon the inaugural Cinepocalypse film festival in November 2nd–9th at Chicago's Music Box Theatre, and the first wave of programming has officially been announced, including Tyler MacIntyre's Tragedy Girls, Ted Geoghegan's Mohawk, and the 35mm uncut version of Suspiria.

Press Release: August 31, 2017 - The Music Box Theatre is proud to announce their first wave of programming and guests for the debut year of Cinepocalypse (an evolution to the program design of Bruce Campbell's Horror Film Festival), which will take place November 2 - 9 at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre. The Midwest’s largest gathering of genre films and fans, the festival’s organizers are proud to have acclaimed screenwriter Simon Barrett (You’re Next, The Guest) guest host the entirety of the festival.

Writer/director Joe Carnahan (The Grey, Smokin’ Aces, The A-Team) will guest curate “Blood,...

Halloween scares are nearly here.

With Hollywood studios and SoCal theme parks shifting towards horror and scares for Halloween, America’s largest horror film festival, Screamfest Horror Film Festival, just announced its first wave of films to be showcased from October 10-19 at the Tcl Chinese in Hollywood.

Additionally, Dominic Monaghan (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) was named as this year’s festival ambassador.

“I am extremely honored to serve as this year’s Screamfest ambassador,” said Monaghan in a press release. “I applaud Screamfest and its founder and festival director Rachel Belofsky for embracing the work of filmmakers and actors in the horror genre. I’m a big fan of this space, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of a fest that truly acknowledges unique and creative work.”

The festival has made showcased multiple known horror films and launched the careers for many actors.

America’s largest and longest running horror film festival, Screamfest Horror Film Festival, is proud to announce the first wave of its official 2017 film line up. In its 17th year, the festival, which will run from Oct. 10-19, 2017 at the Tcl Chinese in Hollywood, has launched careers – providing a platform for filmmakers and actors to showcase their latest work to enthusiasts and general audiences. Actor and producer Dominic Monaghan (Lord of the Rings trilogy, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, TV’s “Lost”) will serve as this year’s festival ambassador.

“I am extremely honored to serve as this year’s Screamfest ambassador,” said Monaghan. “I applaud Screamfest and its Founder and Festival Director Rachel Belofsky for embracing the work of filmmakers and actors in the horror genre. I’m a big fan of this space, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of a fest that truly acknowledges unique and creative work.

Every October, horror fans in Los Angeles celebrate the Halloween season with diverse scares on the big screen at the Screamfest Horror Film Festival. The first wave of films for the 17th annual event have been announced, and this year's lineup is already looking to be one to watch, with the buzzed-about Tragedy Girls, the origin story Leatherface, and the animated farewell Todd & The Book of Pure Evil: The End of the End all slotted to screen at Screamfest:

Press Release: Hollywood, Calif. – August 29, 2017 – America’s largest and longest running horror film festival, Screamfest Horror Film Festival, is proud to announce the first wave of its official 2017 film line up. In its 17th year, the festival, which will run from Oct. 10-19, 2017 at the Tcl Chinese in Hollywood, has launched careers - providing a platform for filmmakers and actors to showcase their latest work to enthusiasts and general audiences.

Tagline: "Violence is Contagious." Trench 11 has been a passion project, for director Leo Scherman, since 2011. Since then, the film has begun shooting in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The film centrally stars: Rossif Sutherland (Hyena Road, 2015), Karine Vanasse (The Forbidden Room, 2015), Charlie Carrick, Shaun Benson and Ted Atherton. In the film, a Ww 1 Allied tunneler must reach a German base, a 100 feet below frontline trenches. A contagious biological weapon is being used, by the Germans, to counter the Allied operation. And now, an official movie poster is available, for Trench 11. The official synopsis also talks of the "infected." A rapidly spreading disease is effecting German soldiers and a squad of Stormtroopers are sent to stop the spread of infection. So, Trench 11 may be a much-loved zombie film. More story details will arrive soon. As well, Raven Banner Entertainment is the sales agent for Trench 11. Raven Banner will also release the film in Canada,...

Central American cinema is the focus of two competitive sections at the sixth Costa Rica International Film Festival, set to run in San José from December 8-17.

The competitive Central American Feature Film roster comprises Costa Rican titles Abrázame Como Antes (pictured) by Jurgen Ureña, El Sonido De Las Cosas by Ariel Escalante, and La Sombra Del Naranjo by Patricia Velásquez and Oscar Herrera; Marcela Zamora’s Los Ofendidos (El Salvador-Mexico); and Guido Bilbao’s Es Hora De Enamorarse from Panama.

Non-competitive sections include Panorama, Radar, Youth, Bridges and Special Presentations. The festival will also pay tribute to director Kelly Reichardt.

“At Crfic we are interested in approaching the idea of artistic diversity; covering a broad spectrum of styles and proposals found in contemporary national and international cinema,” said artistic director Marcelo Quesada. For full details click here.

Production has begun in Winnipeg on genre bending horror, Trench 11. Rossif Sutherland plays a First World War tunneller...

Production has started over in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on the upcoming Wwi war horror flick Trench 11. We have our first look at the film's lead, Rossif Sutherland (River), of the Clan Sutherland, decked out in Canadian military garb, ready to get at whatever he finds behind enemy lines.    Military horror films are plentiful. Having one of our own, as Canadians, is a good thing. We wonder what our filmmakers and talent will bring to this sub-genre that will set it apart from the rest. We shall politely wait and see.    Start Of Production   Trench 11   Winnipeg Transformed into Wartime France, 100 Years Ago   (Toronto/Winnipeg - November 28, 2016) Production has started in Winnipeg on genre bending horror, Trench 11....

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Exclusive: Trench horror stars Hyena Road’s Rossif Sutherland.

Raven Banner arrives in Cannes with First World War horror Trench 11 with Rossif Sutherland [pictured] from Hyena Road attached to star.

The Toronto-based sales team will begin pre-sales in Cannes on the project from director Leo Scherman about an Allied plan to send a shell-shocked tunneller into a bunker where the Germans have lost control of a biological weapon.

Tyler Levine produces and Martin Katz and Walter Gasparovic serve as executive producers alongside Phyllis Laing through her Buffalo Gal Pictures genre label Insidious Pictures.

Trench 11 is the first film under the first-look deal with Insidious Pictures announced in Berlin.

“We’re thrilled that Trench 11 is the first film in this exciting pact and feel it’s exemplary of the type of genre film-making we are excited about for the Insidious brand,” said Buffalo Gal Pictures vice-president of sales and marketing Isaac Clements.