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Back in 2009, director Robert Green Hall introduced the world to a chrome-masked maniac called ChromeSkull in the very cool slasher Laid to Rest. A divisive sequel called ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2 followed two years later – and as the years went by, Hall let it be known that he intended to make another sequel called Laid to Rest: Exhumed. Sadly, he wasn’t able to make that movie before he passed away unexpectedly back in 2021. But Nick Principe – who recently wrote and starred in the horror thriller Johnny & Clyde and also played ChromeSkull in both Laid to Rest movies – has revealed to our friends at Bloody Disgusting that he intends to continue the Laid to Rest franchise with a comic book called The Reflection of Fear!

Principe explained why he’s moving forward with a comic book instead of trying to get another Laid to Rest movie into production: “To be totally honest,...

After going as quiet as its titular hunter for a while, several new details have now emerged regarding director Dan Trachtenberg's upcoming Predator reboot, including that the movie will be a prequel detailing the first time a Predator visits Earth. Thanks to a recent chat between producers John Davis and John Fox and Collider, we now know that Skull is "an origin story about the Predator's first journey to this planet," and that it will have a similar tone to the 2015 Oscar winner The Revenant.

"[Skull] has more akin to The Revenant than it does any film in the Predator canon," Davis revealed. "You'll know what I mean once you see it." The Revenant was well regarded for its brutal depiction of its merciless natural surroundings, something which would certainly work well with a man-versus-Predator battle at its center. "It goes back to what made the original Predator movie work,...

“Predator 5” also known as “Skulls/Skull” coming from director Dan Trachtenberg (“10 Cloverfield,” “Black Mirror,” “The Boys“) has been shooting in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with a mostly unknown cast. Producers John Davis and David Fox have now dished to Collider about the fifth installment giving some insight into the secretive fifth installment.

Continue reading ‘Predator 5’: Producers Compare Dan Trachtenberg’s New Film To ‘The Revenant’ & Are Open To PG-13 Rating at The Playlist.

There was a sombre moment a few years ago when fans of 80s sci-fi actioner Predator leaned back in their chairs and stared into the middle distance while contemplating the state of the franchise. Shane Black’s The Predator had just been released in theaters after some infamous reshoots and controversy, and it was not well received on arrival. If Black – one of the stars of the original Predator and the man who went on to give us the likes of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and The Nice Guys – couldn’t even make a great Predator movie, who could?

The answer, according to the new film’s producer John Davis, is Dan Trachtenberg. The 10 Cloverfield Lane director is about three-quarters of the way through filming his new female-led franchise installment, a Predator origin story that has dispensed with the Predator name and is now just going by ‘Skull’.

“It goes...

It has been a little while since the last update on Dan Trachtenberg's surprise Predator movie, but it is finally here. Thanks to the Jungle Cruise media show, Collider were able to speak to producers John Davis and John Fox about the upcoming reboot of the franchise, including confirming the title of the movie will be Skull. It is a prequel to the original Arnie classic and filming is almost done. They also confirmed that just like the would-be rival Alien franchise, this new installment to the Predator story will have a female hero.

Davis told Collider, "It goes back to what made the original Predator movie work. It's the ingenuity of a human being who won't give up, who's able to observe and interpret, basically being able to beat a stronger, more powerful, well-armed force," he said. "It actually has more akin to The Revenant than it does...

A new Predator film is on the way from 20th Century Studios and Collider learned today that filming is nearly completed on the prequel that’s currently titled Skull. The site connected with Jungle Cruise producers John Davis and John Fox who confirmed the film’s title, Skull, while also revealing that Dan Trachtenberg‘s upcoming Predator movie will be “an origin […]...

Exclusive: Derek Luke (The Purge), Sabrina Revelle (Zac & Mia), Skyla I’Lece (Turn: Washington’s Spies), Deja Monique Cruz (Law & Order: Svu) and Trevor Raine Bush (After) round out the series regular cast for The Crossover, Disney+’s drama pilot based on the bestselling Newbery Award-winning novel-in-verse by author, poet and educator Kwame Alexander. They join previously announced leads Jayln Hall and Amir O’Neil.

Written by Alexander and Damani Johnson (All Rise) with Dee Johnson supervising and to be directed by George Tillman Jr., The Crossover tells the story of 14-year-old basketballphenom brothers, Josh and Jb Bell. The boys come of age on and off the court as their former pro-baller father adjusts to life after basketball and matriarch mother finally gets to pursue dreams of her own. This aspirational and emotional family drama is narrated entirely by Josh through his lyrical poetry.

Give us a “Hell yeah!” Tomorrow is 3:16, which makes this week “Stone Cold Week” in the eyes of the WWE Universe. TheWrap can exclusively reveal the trailer for the event, which includes “Birth of the Stunner” and a “Broken Skull Sessions” episode featuring Randy Orton.

Crack open a cold one and watch the trailer above.

“Stone Cold Week” will be a transitional period for the professional wrestling company’s programming, in that it will begin Tuesday on WWE Network and transition to Peacock on Thursday. That’s because WWE Network is being folded into the NBCUniversal streaming service on Thursday, March 18. However, WWE Network will still be available as a standalone service until April 4, so subscribers not following WWE’s sunsetting SVOD platform can still watch the entirety of “Stone Cold Week” — and Sunday’s “Fastlane” pay-per-view.

What fans who do not transition with WWE Network to Peacock will...

Legendary Comics has announced a series of books that will tie into the upcoming Godzilla Vs Kong. The companion publishing program will allow fans to dive deeper into stories relating to the cinematic showdown. It will feature two new epic prequel graphic novels; an anthology featuring past fan-favorite comic series; an original children's picture book and a young children's board book; an official behind-the-scenes art book; and an official novelization. Each title will set the stage for this not-to-be-missed battle royale. Robert Napton, Senior Vice President of Legendary Comics, had this to say.

"As with previous installments in the Monsterverse franchise, Legendary Comics is excited to expand the story universe by paving the way for the cinematic clash with two prequel graphic novels that will tell separate tales of our favorite Titans. We are also expanding our publishing offerings with our first-ever children's book and board book, and are thrilled...

Following the news that the next monster mash, Godzilla Vs Kong, could be the next big release to skip theaters and go straight to streaming, fans have taken to social media to communicate their dismay should this decision go ahead. Reports that Netflix made a bid on the blockbuster, before being blocked by WarnerMedia, who have plans to release the movie to HBO Max, has fans begging for the epic to still be unleashed on the big screen.

Omg this is super big bruh moment if I don’t get to see Godzilla vs Kong the climatic rematch of the century on IMAX I’m a cry. I really wanted to see Godzilla and Kong again on the movie screen super badly! https://t.co/hY6SfgeKgc

— Classiest Ichi (@ClassyIchi) November 26, 2020

Understandably, audiences want to see the clash of these legendary titans on the biggest screen possible, with many concerned...

Steve Austin’s WWE interviews have, at times, been a mixed bag, but most of them have offered some unique insights and entertaining moments, especially those with Vince McMahon, Triple H, The Undertaker and this one, with Kurt Angle.

Angle has had one hell of a career, both as an Olympic wrestler and a pro-wrestler, and Steve Austin, in his humanistic and working-man manner, speaks with his former opponent and peer about that career, the ups and downs he’s experienced in his personal life, and all in-between. It’s a long, riveting interview that feels honest and open, but manages to keep things light enough at times so as not to be overly dark. Kurt talks with a matter of factness that goes a long way to making him appear likeable and changed from his years as a man struggling with so-called “demons”.

The interview goes into Kurt’s...

Red Skull is Steve Rogers’ true nemesis as the Hydra leader is a twisted reflection of Captain America. Both Johann Schmidt and Rogers took Dr. Erskine’s Super Soldier Serum, but while the latter became a paragon of strength and courage, the former was hideously deformed, hence the nickname given to him by Adolf Hitler. But why exactly did this happen to the villain?

Well, Erskine tells Steve that it’s because the serum amplifies the properties already within the person who takes it. However, this doesn’t really explain the physical transformation that Schmidt went through. Reddit user u/rafael-a has now shared their thoughts on the science behind Red Skull’s origins, though, to the r/FanTheories subreddit, and what they put forward is pretty convincing.

They suggest that the shot of penicillin Erskine gives Rogers before his treatment was the all-important part of the process that Schmidt overlooked,...

Comic books can get away with just about anything, as fans have become accustomed to increasingly outlandish and insane stories over the decades, but when it comes to their big screen adaptations, the filmmakers usually have to try and adapt established origins and narrative arcs to fit the vision for the movie, especially for a franchise like the Marvel Cinematic Universe where everything is connected.

Most of the McU’s major heroes have largely retained their accepted origin stories, and they even made the wise decision not to show us how Peter Parker became Spider-Man because we’ve already seen it happen numerous time before. And for the most part, audiences have just accepted it and moved on, no questions asked.

One of Marvel’s most famous tales is the Avengers discovering Captain America frozen in a block of ice, which happened in 1964. Obviously, though, the McU is a much more modern enterprise,...

We're back with an extra-packed edition of Horror Highlights! In today's installment, we have a look at the Parallax trailer, details on Fantaspoa' 2020 online festival, a preview of Cult of Dracula, details on Max Brook's online Wizard World event, info on Followed's drive-in release, details on Ha-Ha! Horror Collector’s Edition, an announcement for My Favorite Horror Movie's fundraiser, and the trailer for The Oak Room:

Parallax: "Michael W.Bachochin’s highly-anticipated Psychodrama/science-fiction feature Parallax releases in theaters this summer.

A young artist wakes up in a life that she doesn't recognize, spending her time asleep haunted by nightmares of drowning in a black abysmal void. As she begins to uncover the truths of the life that she's found herself in, the gravity of her failing reality weighs heavily on her psychological identity and the reliability of her sanity is called into question.

Naomi Prentice, Nelson Ritthaler, Hattie Smith and Ted Gianopulos star.

Although it’s looking increasingly likely that we won’t see Adam Wingard’s Godzilla vs. Kong until 2021, news is still coming out about the monster dust-up movie. After the MPAA announced a PG-13 rating for the film, which may disappoint some fans wanting harder content, Wingard has now spoken out about the decision, hinting that audiences will not be disappointed by the amount of kaiju action in the pic.

The director shared the rating news on his Instagram account and commented on how there’s more to the movie than just the certificate:

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If you know anything about me, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that whenever a film can offer up a new perspective and/or a buffet of mind-blowingly cool special effects, I’m totally and completely on board, which was absolutely the case for Skull (which also goes by Skull: The Mask). A Brazilian horror/police thriller mashup that truly left my jaw on the proverbial floor numerous times, Skull is one of those films that needs to be seen to be believed, and my hope is that genre fans will get an opportunity to catch up with it sooner than later.

Skull kicks off with a prologue that takes us back to the February 1944, where we watch as a rare and dangerous artifact—a skull—is being utilized by a military group for nefarious reasons deep in the Amazon forest. We watch on as a blood-soaked, violent ritual is carried out,...

Armando Fonseca and Kapel Furman’s Skull is a bloody-brutal, bloody-barbaric, blood-bloody-bloody Brazilian midnighter that emphasizes over-the-top deaths. A simple concept and to-the-point execution anchors focus on an ancient berzerker summoned by those who should not harness such monstrous powers. Scene after scene is slathered in Maniac-grade sleaziness, as innocents feed a bloodlust that frequently results in kills that’ll have you mouthing “what the f*ck” after another victim’s tailbone stabs into the next poor clubgoer’s cranium. Awaken the devil? You get the horns, alright.

In 1944, Nazis did some bad Nazi stuff and attempted to use the Mask of Anhangá for evil…as Nazis do. Skip ahead to modern times, and the mask arrives in Sao Paulo after being unearthed by archeologists. There are still some believers in the purest race, and Anhangá is still an object of attention, which gets a lot of bystanders killed. The mask possesses a random body,...

The '80s were a wild time to grow up. Technology blooming all around us in new and bizarre ways created entire new types of obsession for adolescents. The mass proliferation of home recording devices gave rise to the VHS tape trading culture, as well as birthing the unique phenomenon of shot-on-video filmmaking, breaking down the barriers that kept many away from attempting to participate in the world of film. Thirty-five years later, these odd-men-out in the world of cinema fanaticism have gained their own cache, with entities like Lunchmeat VHS 'zine and Bleeding Skull devoting themselves completely to appreciation and documentation of the bastard offspring of the culture. While there have been attempts to recreate the style of the Sov feature craze - Dude Bro...

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This July we will be hit with the continuing tales of Brahms Heelshire and his creepy doll in director William Brent Bell's upcoming sequel The Boy II starring Katie Holmes and Ralph Ineson. And today we have word that the movie will not be called merely The Boy 2 after all. During this week's CinemaCon, the powers that be behind the scenes of the teen horror follow-up have announced that the film will now be going by the official title Brahms: The Boy II. Not sure why the studio and or the filmmakers decided this was a better title than The Boy II or hell even The Boy Returns, but maybe the title change will make a bit more sense after we witness the final film this summer.

I can't help but be intrigued by this new film. Mostly because of how the original movie ended. And if I need...

We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a trailer for Exists, Don’t Blink, and The Wolves of Savin Hill, an announcement of the Fifth Annual PollyGrind Film Festival, Dead Rage first details, and more:

New Clip from Exists: “For five friends, it was a chance for a summer getaway – a weekend of camping in the Texas Big Thicket. But visions of a carefree vacation are shattered with an accident on a dark and desolate country road. In the wake of the accident, a blood curdling force of nature is unleashed – something not exactly human, but not completely animal – an urban legend come to terrifying life and seeking murderous revenge.

Opening in select theaters and On Demand on Friday, October 24th, 2014. Directed by Eduardo Sanchez and written by Jamie Nash, Exists stars Dora Madison Burge,...

Mena Suvari (American Pie, American Beauty), Brian Austin Green (Chromeskull: Laid to Rest 2), Zack Ward (A Christmas Story, Transformers), Joanne Kelly (Warehouse 13), Fiona Gubelmann (Wilfred), David de Lautour, Leif Gantvoort, Curtiss Frisle, Emelie O’Hara and Samantha Jacober, Don’t Blink is set for release on September 18th on VOD, Sept 19th in select cinemas across the Us and then hits DVD on Tuesday Oct 14th courtesy of Vertical Entertainment & Premiere Entertainment.

In this gripping suspense-thriller, 10 friends head to a remote mountain resort for a quiet weekend getaway. But upon their arrival, the rustic lodge is more than just sleepy … it’s deserted.

Food is served, baths are drawn and signs of guests are everywhere but the forest and cabin are eerily silent, devoid of all life. With no gas, cell service or phones to be found, the anxious group is left wondering what to do next.

Suddenly,...

News moved slow on this one, but sources at the Texas Frightmare convention tell me that Robert Hall - director of Lightning Bug and the Laid to Rest films - told fans that Laid to Rest 3 is in the works. We've got few details to go on, but this isn't surprising news since Hall and the team behind the film have been talking trilogy since day one. ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2 was an entirely independent effort and later picked up by Image Entertainment.

The post Laid to Rest 3 May Actually Be Happening appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.

In 2009 FEARnet launched "Fear Clinic," a horror series starring Robert Englund as Dr. Andover, a fear doctor who induces hallucinations in patients dealing with crippling phobias. Now a feature version is on its way, and we've got two brand new posters on tap for ya, ahead of its premiere at Cannes. Check 'em out!

Anchor Bay Films picked up all rights to Fear Clinic. The deal includes theatrical, VOD, digital, and home entertainment. Fear Clinic is slotted for a Halloween 2014 release.

In the film Robert Englund reprises his role as Dr. Andover; Fiona Dourif plays Sara Falls, a young woman who seeks the help of Dr. Andover after her phobias begin to reemerge; and Thomas Dekker plays Blake Patton, a disabled man who survives a terrible tragedy and is subsequently brought to the clinic. Also cast is Cleopatra Coleman (Step Up: Revolution), who plays Sara’s best friend, Megan McAllister,...

We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes details on zombie-themed charities working to fight Cancer, DVD release details for Raze, first details on Autumn Moon and The Infected, and much more:

The Walking Hope Charity Details: “Do you Relay like I do? Are you a supporter of Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society? Are you a fan of the AMC Show “The Walking Dead?” Yes…Yes…and Yes!! This shirt is for you! All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society via Rfl!

The Walking Hope has broad support of fans and cast and crew of the show like Melissa Mcbride, Norman Reedus, Addy Miller, Kyla Kenedy, Jon Bernthal, Steven Yeun, Emily Kinney, Lauren Cohan, Brighton Sharbino, Chad Coleman and more!

Each year, millions of people in 21 countries take place in Relay For Life events.

by Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com

Old school horror fans just might have something to be excited about. The upcoming practical effects werewolf film Autumn Moon promises lots of blood and non CGI creatures.

The film needs help getting completed and there is a kickstarter campaign currently in progress. If you want to get involved, check the campaign out here.

From The Press Release:

This old school werewolf film has one aspect that sets it apart from other monster movies of this nature…practical effects, promises co-writer/makeup effects designer/director Randy R. Fabert. You can make a difference; you can help make Autumn Moon a reality by donating to the most violent werewolf film ever made.

Donate to Autumn Moon at the Official Kickstarter Page here.

The campaign features a bevy of perks for those who donate.

Watch the pitch video and the filmed opening attack scene here:

Co-writer/Makeup...

Did you dig our 2009 Fearnet original web-series 'Fear Clinic?' Well then, you're going to love this! Director Robert Hall is back with the brand new movie version of 'Fear Clinic' and we're thrilled to share with you the first trailer for the flick. Robert "Freddy Krueger" Englund headlines the cast as Dr. Andover, alongside Fiona Dourif ('Curse Of Chucky'), Thomas Dekker ('A Nightmare On Elm Street'), Kevin Gage ('Laid To Rest'), Slipknot's Corey Taylor and Angelina Armani ('Chromeskull: Laid To Rest 2'). In 'Fear Clinic,'  a doctor (Englund) works to cure patients suffering from crippling phobias by placing them inside his invention which induces and controls hallucinations. Needless to say, they hallucinate some pretty wild, horrific stuff! I'm also most excited to see glimpes of the FX work of living legend Steve Johnson in this trailer, who...

Around these parts we're really looking forward to the upcoming flick L.A. Slasher. If you're wondering why, then brothers and sisters, you haven't been paying attention. Read on for details and some new artwork.

Our own Sean Decker co-produced, and the film features cameos by Ashlynn Yennie (The Human Centipede), Barbara Nedeljakova (Hostel), Carlee Baker (Lucky McKee's The Woman), and Allison Kyler (Chromeskull: Laid to Rest 2).

From the Press Release

Post-production on the independent feature film L.A. Slasher, directed by Martin Owen and produced by Jeffrey Wright and Daniel Sollinger (Girls Against Boys, The Alphabet Killer), has been completed.

It stars Danny Trejo (Machete), Mischa Barton (“The O.C.”), Dave Bautista (Riddick), Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), Drake Bell (“Drake & Josh”), Brooke Hogan (“Hogan Knows Best”), Tori Black (Not Another Celebrity Movie), and the voice of Andy Dick (“NewsRadio”).

A biting, social satire about reality TV and the glorification...

We’ve been told that post-production recently wrapped on the indie horror film, L.A. Slasher, and they wanted to give an early look at the movie to Daily Dead readers. Not only do we have official details on the upcoming movie, but an exclusive photo featuring Danny Trejo and Dave Bautista, who just made his return to the WWE:

“Post Production on the independent feature film, “L.A. Slasher,” directed by Martin Owen and Produced by Jeffrey Wright and Daniel Sollinger (“Girls Against Boys”, “The Alphabet Killer”) has been completed.

It stars Danny Trejo (“Machete”), Mischa Barton (“The O.C.”), Dave Bautista (“Riddick”), Eric Roberts (“The Dark Knight”) Drake Bell (“Drake & Josh”), Brooke Hogan (“Hogan Knows Best”), Tori Black (“Not Another Celebrity Movie”) and the voice of Andy Dick (“News Radio”).

A biting, social satire about reality TV and the glorification of people who are famous for simply being famous, “L.A. Slasher...

Reality TV has long been a thorn in our sides. No matter how you slice it, there's no reason for the cast of "Honey BooBoo" or "Duck Dynasty" to be celebrities, and while we are at it... who gives a shit what the real housewives of wherever are fighting about now? It's about time someone took this kind of nonsense to task!

Even cooler? Our own Sean Decker co-produced, and the film features cameos by Ashlynn Yennie (The Human Centipede), Barbara Nedeljakova (Hostel), Carlee Baker (Lucky McKee's The Woman), and Allison Kyler (Chromeskull: Laid to Rest 2).

From the Press Release

Post-production on the independent feature film L.A. Slasher, directed by Martin Owen and produced by Jeffrey Wright and Daniel Sollinger (Girls Against Boys, The Alphabet Killer), has been completed.

It stars Danny Trejo (Machete), Mischa Barton (“The O.C.”), Dave Bautista (Riddick), Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), Drake Bell...

Robert Hall's 'Fear Clinic' has been picked up by Anchor Bay who have managed to acquire the whole shebang including all the theatrical, VOD, digital, Blu-ray and DVD rights. An official date should come along soon but is expected to be around the end of 2014. Fiona Dourif ('Curse of Chucky') and Robert Englund ('A Nightmare on Elm Street') both star in the movie based on the short lived FearNet horror series of the same name which also featured Englund. 'Fear Clinic' also stars Angelina Armani ('ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2'), Kevin Gage ('Laid to Rest'), Cleopatra Coleman and Thomas Dekker ('The Secret Circle'). Check out the one-sheet below....

The lovely Fiona Dourif ('Curse of Chucky') and Robert Englund ('A Nightmare on Elm Street') are both featured in this selection of new stills from Robert Hall and Aaron Drane's 'Fear Clinic'. The feature adaptation based on the their original FearNet horror series is being lined up for Halloween 2014 opening and is currently shooting with Hall at the helm. 'Fear Clinic' also stars Angelina Armani ('ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2'), Kevin Gage ('Laid to Rest'), Cleopatra Coleman and Thomas Dekker ('The Secret Circle'). Check out the new pics below....

Co-writers Robert Hall and Aaron Drane are busy adaptating their short-lived FearNet horror series 'Fear Clinic' into a feature length movie. The original five webisode series began back in 2009 but thanks to Dry County Films, Fear Chamber Productions and some partial fan donations via crowd-funding a big screen version is currently being prepped with Hall set to helm. Robert Englund ('A Nightmare on Elm Street') will reprise his role as Dr. Andover, 'a fear doctor who treats patients afflicted with crippling phobias by inducing hallucinations inside his exposure therapy invention; The Fear Chamber.' Two new cast members have joined the project along with Englund, Angelina Armani ('ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2') and Kevin Gage ('Laid to Rest') in the form of 'Curse of Chucky' hottie Fiona Dourif (below) and Thomas Dekker ('The Secret Circle')....

Dread Central hopped a flight to Las Vegas, Nevada, on Thursday, October 3, in order to cover the opening of the haunt attraction Fright Dome at Adventuredome at Circus Circus, and we came back with not only a celebrity-filled gallery from the black carpet but also a report!

Arriving to the gusty Fright Dome carpet, we were beset by a menagerie of scare actors hired by Fright Dome creator and owner Jason Egan, who in true Tod Browning fashion had employed (among the requisite clowns and chainsaw-wielding madmen) individuals with actual physical anomalies, which were accentuated by entirely professional makeups. In addition to the duo of Johnny Eck-like young women with truncated torsos (who were made up as zombies and dashed about the carpet using their hands as locomotion), another actor sported a gruesome facial makeup which served to highlight his entirely empty optical orb (the result of sinus cancer,...

With Michael Berryman, Sully Erna and Nick Principe already in the cast of their upcoming film, you'd think producer Chad Verdi and Woodhaven Productions would rest on their laurels. But that's far from the case as the team has enlisted Tony Todd for their Army of the Damned.

"Tony Todd is a great actor and a horror legend," Verdi said. "He was the last piece of the puzzle that I felt this film needed to be the blockbuster I know it will be."

Todd will join Berryman, Erna and Principe along with entertainer Joey Fatone and former professional wrestlers Tommy Dreamer and Thea Trinidad as well as David Chokachi, Jackie Moore and Tom Paolino in the Army of the Damned cast. The film will be directed by Tom DeNucci and photographed by cinematographer Sam Eilertsen. You can keep updated on the project by 'liking' Army of the Damned on Facebook.

It's Thursday trailer time and todays featured flick just happens to be After Dark Original's 'Dark Circles'. Lionsgate have revealed the new trailer over at Dread Central and the arm of their home entertainment division will be bringing the supernatural horror from Broken Lizard ('Club Dread', 'Super Troopers') member Paul Soter to DVD, digital download and VOD this May. 'Dark Circles' stars Johnathon Schaech ('ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2'), Pell James ('Zodiac'), Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Andrea Frankle, Jennifer Foreman and Michael Patrick Rogers. Head below to check out the new trailer....

Lionsgate Home Entertainment will be unleashing the Paul Soter ('Super Troopers') helmed horror 'Dark Circles' on DVD, Digital Download and VOD this May. The supernatural chiller was originally part of the line-up for After Dark Originals and stars Johnathon Schaech ('ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2') and Pell James ('Zodiac') as a pair of new parents whom through nights of sleep-deprivation due to their whinging kid begin seeing things in their house. The 'Dark Circles' bit of course referring to those dark bits under your eyes that come on more through lack of sleep. Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Andrea Frankle, Jennifer Foreman and Michael Patrick Rogers all co-star and the flick is set for release from 21st May. Head below to check out the DVD artwork....

With writer/director H.M. Coakley’s Holla II having premiered last week at L.A.’s Pan African Film Fest, we chatted with the filmmaker regarding release plans for his horror whodunit as well as with one of the film’s stars, Allison Kyler.

A sequel to the 2006 Lionsgate release Holla, Holla II (see our report from the set when it was still called Hollaback here) stars The House Bunny actress Kiely Williams, Vanessa Bell Callaway (Cheaper By the Dozen), Gregory Cipes (“True Blood”), Akeem Smith (“Teen Wolf’) and the previously mentioned Allison Kyler of Chromeskull: Laid to Rest 2 fame, among others, and centers around multiple murders committed at a sprawling plantation just outside of Miami, Florida.

Holla II is set to be released theatrically Stateside via Rockstone Releasing on April 19th, 2013, on 50-100 screens before rolling out to more two weeks later.

“Making Holla II was the most difficult experience of my life,...

With the recent Blu-ray release of Lightning Bug from Image Entertainment, I had a chance to talk with star Ashley Laurence and director Robert Hall. You may know Robert Hall from his effects work or Laid to Rest movies, but his first directorial effort was Lightning Bug in 2004 and it’s not what most people would have expected from him. During our interview time, I talked to him about going with a drama over an effects-heavy movie, revisiting the movie after all these years, and what projects he’s planning to direct in the future.

I know that Lightning Bug is a personal story for you and based on some of your past experiences. Can you tell me a bit about your time growing up in Alabama and how the story eventually evolved into Lightning Bug?

Robert Hall: I moved there when I was nine and I felt like a fish out of water.

Special F/X guru Robert Hall and actor Kevin Gage will be at Dark Delicacies tomorrow, January 16th, signing Blu-ray copies of the film Lightning Bug, which was written and directed by Hall and stars Gage.

The signing is on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at 7 p.m. at Dark Delicacies Bookstore at 3512 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA.

From the Press Release

Join award-winning special effects makeup wizard Robert Hall and star Kevin Gage on Wednesday evening, January 16th, at Burbank’s famed Dark Delicacies bookstore to sign Blu-rays of Hall’s screenwriting and directorial debut feature Lightning Bug, premiering in the high-def format from Image Entertainment.

After wowing genre and mainstream audiences and fans during its initial DVD release, Image Entertainment is releasing Lightning Bug for the very first time on Blu-ray January 15th in an all-new, never-before-seen extended cut. The screenwriting and directorial debut of award-winning special makeup effects wizard Robert Hall (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,...

Robert Hall’s Lightning Bug is now available on Blu-ray, and I had a chance to talk with Hellraiser‘s Ashley Laurence earlier today about her role in the movie. Continue reading to learn about her interest in taking on the part, her love of painting, and the issue some people have with her Geico commercial:

I just recently had a chance to watch the Blu-ray version of Lightning Bug and really enjoyed your performance in it. How did you first meet up with Robert Hall and why was Lightning Bug a movie you wanted to be involved in?

Ashley Laurence: I met Robert working on a horror film in Ireland, and we bonded creatively over some of the aspects in that film. We became friends and he told me he was writing a story that was semi-autobiographical. I was supportive of him and he wanted me to be a part of it.

The trailer for the Paul Soter ('Super Troopers') helmed horror 'Dark Circles' has finally been unveiled. The first film to be released by After Dark Films, as part of their new After Dark Originals 2 series, stars Johnathon Schaech ('ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2'), Pell James ('Zodiac'), Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Andrea Frankle, Jennifer Foreman and Michael Patrick Rogers. It'll be unleashed it all its glory later this year so stay tuned for a release date announcement soon. For now head below for the new trailer and get your fill of shocks and jumps....

One of our favorite coming of age horror flicks, Lightning Bug (review here), is getting set to make its high definition debut, and we have all the info on the release right here for you to chew on. Check it out!

From the Press Release

After wowing genre and mainstream audiences and fans during its initial DVD release, Image Entertainment will release Lightning Bug for the very first time on Blu-ray January 15th, which will also include an all-new, never-before-seen Extended Cut. The award-winning independent film stars Bret Harrison (“Reaper,” “Grounded For Life,” “The O.C.”), Laura Prepon (“That 70’s Show”) and a skillful supporting cast in a coming-of-age story set against an ultra-conservative and often bizarre hamlet in the rural South. Lightning Bug will be available for the Srp of $17.97.

The screenwriting and directorial debut of award-winning special makeup effects wizard Robert Hall (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Angel,” “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles,...

Dread Central's 2012 Horror Starlets took part in the eighth annual Bowling for Boobies breast cancer charity event and wish to thank those in the horror community and beyond who generously donated to this wonderful cause. Check out some photos from the event!

Culminating on October 21st at Jillian’s Hi-Life at Universal City Walk in Los Angeles, California, with a pink carpet, a night of bowling, and the paparazzi snapping away (see our photo gallery below courtesy of Geza Decsy and Al Ortega), the charity - run by founder Stephanie Lahart of the Busted Foundation - raised over $102,000, with our team (who received awards this year for ‘Most Money Raised’ and ‘Best Team Look’) contributing nearly $25K of that total. As they do each year, the proceeds will directly benefit local Los Angeles women battling breast cancer.

The Horror Starlets were comprised this year of Cerina Vincent (MoniKa, Cabin Fever...

One of our favorite films of the early 2000's is Robert Hall's coming-of-age tale Lightning Bug (review here), and in January of next year Image Entertainment is giving it the Blu-ray release it deserves. Read on for the details of the film's high-def extended cut!

From the Press Release:

After wowing genre and mainstream audiences and fans during its initial DVD release, Image Entertainment will release Lightning Bug for the very first time on Blu-ray January 15th, which will also include an all-new, never-before-seen Extended Cut. The award-winning independent film stars Bret Harrison (“Reaper,” “Grounded For Life,” “The O.C.”), Laura Prepon (“That 70’s Show”) and a skillful supporting cast in a coming-of-age story set against an ultra-conservative and often bizarre hamlet in the rural South. Lightning Bug will be available for the Srp of $17.97.

The screenwriting and directorial debut of award-winning special makeup effects wizard Robert Hall (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,...

To those stuck-up people who think the horror industry is run by inhumane deviants, here’s concrete proof that you’ll find more kindness and goodwill here than most places.

This past Sunday, Dread Central’s own Sean Decker and The Dread Central Horror Starlets team descended onto Universal Citywalk for their fourth year at the Busted Foundation’s Bowling for Boobies charity event to raise money for women under financial pressure during their costly breast cancer treatments.

Organized by Dreadcentral.com writer Sean Decker, The Horror Starlets 2012 team is comprised of the returning Ashlynn Yennie (of The Human Centipede films), Cerina Vincent (Cabin Fever), Allison Kyler (Chromeskull: Laid to Rest 2), Brooke Lewis (Slime City Massacre), Sarah Butler (I Spit On Your Grave) and Carlee Baker (The Woman). Joining them this year are Natalie Victoria (DeadHeads), Kristina Klebe (Rob Zombie’s Halloween) and Barbara Nedeljakova (of Eli Roth’s...

This is it, boils and ghouls. Your final chance to participate in an auction to assist women struggling with breast cancer via the Busted Foundation and The Horror Starlets - and we saved the best for last! Read on for the details.

Filmmaker Declan O’Brien has terrified audiences with Wrong Turn 3, Wrong Turn 4 and the upcoming Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines, and now he offers a signed copy of the latter as well as a piece of film history to benefit a charitable cause.

Currently up for auction is a signed (by writer and director O’Brien) Blu-ray copy of the Twentieth Century Fox release Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines (the flick streets on 10/23/2012) along with a signed silicone, full facial prosthetic worn during the making of the film in Sofia, Bulgaria, by Borislav Iliev, the only actor to portray the series’ ‘Three Finger’ character twice (both in...

Actress Kristina Klebe (Lynda Van der Klok in Rob Zombie's Halloween; Eva Braun in the Chillerama segment "The Diary of Anne Frankenstein") is now lending her considerable talents to a charitable cause, and you can help out.

Currently up for auction is a custom 30-second outgoing voicemail message from Kristina! Have "Lynda" tell your incoming callers to "bring me a beer!" Maybe she'll even do it in German. Either way, you'll have a movie star greeting your callers. All proceeds from the auction will be going to assist local La women struggling with breast cancer via the Busted Foundation and The Horror Starlets.

Note: The message recorded will be at Kristina's discretion, but options can be discussed.

Check out the auction on eBay here!

Beyond bidding, how can you help? A modest (and tax-deductible donation) would be most appreciated. Just visit The Horror Starlets donation page to help us reach...

Darren Lynn Bousman has entertained audiences with Mother’s Day, The Barrens, several Saw films, 11-11-11, Repo! and The Devil’s Carnival; and now he’s lending his considerable talents to a charitable cause.

Currently up for auction are signed DVD or Blu-ray copies of - and one soundtrack from - the above-mentioned films with special inscriptions by Bousman himself. All proceeds from the auctions are going to assist local La women struggling with breast cancer via the Busted Foundation and The Horror Starlets.

Check out the three auctions on eBay here, here, and here!

Beyond bidding, how can you help? A modest (and tax-deductible donation) would be most appreciated. Just visit The Horror Starlets donation page to help us reach our minimum goal of $20,000!

About The Horror Starlets:

Demonstrating that their interests lay not only in cinematic hack and slash, a bevy of hot horror actresses have united...

FX man Dan Crawley’s work can be seen in such productions as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and the features Trailer Park of Terror, Dead and Gone, The Avengers, Battleship and more, and he’s now lent his considerable talents to a charitable cause.

This 16-pound bowling ball is being auctioned off via The Busted Foundation and The Horror Starlets, with proceeds to benefit local Los Angeles women battling breast cancer. Now you can take home a piece of Dan Crawley’s work and contribute to an amazing charity at the same time. (Note: this ball is not suitable for bowling given its custom paint and is for display purposes only).

This one of a kind item is signed by the following actresses and members of the 2012 Horror Starlets team: Cerina Vincent (Cabin Fever), Allison Kyler (Chromeskull: Laid To Rest 2), Brooke Lewis (Ms. Vampy), Carlee Baker (The Woman,Wicked Lake...

Miguel Rodriguez, host of Monster Island Resort (which focuses on horror in history, art, literature, film and more), interviewed our very own Sean Decker, captain of The Horror Starlets 2012 Fundraising Team, yesterday at Dark Delicacies, and here’s the podcast!

Chatting with Rodriguez at Universal Citywalk, Decker, who manages The Horror Starlets, which is comprised of actresses Kristina Klebe (Rob Zombie’s Halloween), Natalie Victoria (DeadHeads), Allison Kyler (Chromeskull: Laid To Rest 2), Cerina Vincent (Cabin Fever), Ashlynn Yennie (The Human Centipede films), Brooke Lewis (Ms. Vampy), Sarah Butler (I Spit On Your Grave), Carlee Baker (The Woman) and Barbara Nedeljakova (Hostel), talked horror as well as his involvement with the 8th Annual Bowling For Boobies® fundraiser, which takes place on October 21st in Los Angeles at Jillian’s Hi-Life, in which the team will participate.

Check out the podcast (which also features breast cancer survivor and previous Bowling for...