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The story of political punk band Anti-Flag is coming on October 3, 2020 from director Jon Nix, TurnStyle Films and Executive Producer Matthew Chojnacki of 1984 Publishing Beyond Barricades: The Story of Anti-Flag dives into the world of punk rock and activism, shedding light on the trials and tribulations of playing politically charged music for over 25 years. An inspiring look at a group of musicians dedicating their lives to fighting for human rights through their songs and outreach. With their endless drive to help others, they put empathy over apathy and fight cynicism with optimism but find that things could go tragically wrong at any moment.

Interviews with the band and contemporaries such as Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Billy Bragg, Tim McIlrath (Rise Against), Brian Baker (Bad Religion), Chris Cresswell, Tom May and Greg Barnett (The Menzingers) and many more help tell the story of a band whose drive to spread their message is truly unstoppable.

Jaanelle Yee's horror comedy short film Sell Your Body headlines today's Horror Highlights, which also includes a Q&a with Swallow production designer Erin Magill, a trailer for The Perished, and details on the Guru del Toro: Maestro of Monsters designer collectible toy, Damnable Tales – A Folk Horror Anthology, Death Drop Gorgeous, and Powerbomb.

Watch the Short Film Sell Your Body: Directed by Jaanelle Yee, the new short film Sell Your Body was released on Alter and can be watched in its entirety below.

"A med school dropout in crippling student debt swipes a wild couple on a dating app to make some fast cash in this modern twist on a classic urban legend."

For more about the film and filmmaker, visit:

https://www.instagram.com/jaanelleyee https://twitter.com/JaanelleYee https://www.facebook.com/sellyourbody... https://filmfatale.tumblr.com/



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Q&a with Swallow Production Designer Erin Magill:...

B.J. Colangelo (Deathcember) and R. Zachary Shildwachter's horror comedy Powerbomb is coming out on DVD and Digital on April 14th. Indican Pictures has a chokehold on the release and sent along this official trailer today.    If amatuer wrestling and horror are your things, you could save time and combine to two, keeping an eye out for Powerbomb on April 14th.     Powerbomb is an indie horror thriller that was independently financed. Directed by B.J. Colangelo (Deathcember) and R. Zachary Shildwachter, the film focuses on an amateur wrestling circuit, in which one fan wants to be part of the action. But, this fan takes things too far when he kidnaps and tortures one of his idols. Now, reality must face fantasy - in a true...

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Powerbomb was independently financed by fans. Now, this title is set to show on home entertainment platforms this April. In this indie horror thriller, an amateur wrestler is stalked and kidnapped by one of his fans. Now, this character will have to find a way to outsmart his captor, if he ever wants to see the ring again. Powerbomb was developed by directors B.J. Colangelo (Deathcember) and R. Zachary Shildwachter. As well, the cast consists of: action actor Cash Allen, pro-wrestler Matt Cappicioni and backyard wrestler Greg Iron. The film's U.S. trailer and poster are hosted here. Matt Cross is a wrestler, on the verge of making it big. But, with a big Continental belt forever out of reach, Matt turns to his family as he contemplates leaving the profession. However, one of his biggest fans will not let Matt go. Now, it is a real test of wills,...

For years we've been proud to share "Ghoulish" Gary Pullin's artwork with Daily Dead readers. From the Universal Monsters to Scream and independent films, artist Gary Pullin has given horror fans new ways to enjoy their personal favorites. It's fitting, then, that Pullin's now prolific career as an artist will be covered in Ghoulish: The Art of Gary Pullin, a new retrospective hardcover featuring eye-popping images of Pullin's art and the fascinating stories behind his wonderful work.

Written by April Snellings and available in several deluxe versions and a standard edition, Ghoulish: The Art of Gary Pullin is slated for a May 8th release from 1984 Publishing, and you can get an idea of what to expect in the official press release and images below:

Press Release: Cleveland, Oh—On Friday, November 8, the Cleveland, Ohio-based 1984 Publishing will begin taking pre-orders for both the regular and deluxe version of its fifth book,...

In today's Horror Highlights, we have the trailer for Camera Obscura, screening details on Shudder's screening of Sweet, Sweet Lonely Girl at Nitehawk Cinema, acquisition details on Wtf!, Remedial Horror's (the website of Daily Dead contributor Bryan Christopher) fundraiser for Dcadv, and Indiegogo information for Powerbomb.

Watch the Camera Obscura Trailer: "Camera Obscura stars Christopher Denham (“Billions,” “Argo”), Nadja Bobyleva (“Bridge of Spies”), Catherine Curtin (“Stranger Things,” “Orange is the New Black”), Chase Williamson (Siren, “Beyond the Gates”) and Noah Segan (“The Mind’s Eye,” “Tales of Halloween”) and is the theatrical directing debut of Aaron B. Koontz.

Chiller Films will be releasing Camera Obscura in Theaters on June 9th and on VOD and Digital HD on June 13th."

The trailer for Camera Obscura debuted on Collider, and you can watch it below (via New Trailer Buzz):

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Sweet, Sweet Lonely Girl Screening at Nitehawk Cinema, Presented by Shudder:...