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Universal Horror Unleashed: "This August, twisted minds will unleash new, twisted fun in Las Vegas. Dive into the experience and making of two more haunted houses: Universal Monsters and Blumhouse's The Exorcist: Believer."

Opening in Las Vegas on August 14, 2025. Learn more at: https://www.universalhorrorunleashed.com/

See where our Universal Monsters dwell: Step into the terrifying worlds of Universal Monsters, one of the four frightening haunted houses at Universal Horror Unleashed.

Lean in and listen: Meet Dave Solo, a notorious lifelong horror enthusiast, as he takes over our podcast to dive into his connection to the genre and our all-new experience.

Step into the story of Blumhouse's The Exorcist: Believer: Share the fate of two possessed girls as you withstand the assault of an ancient demon.

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Hall Of Shadows Bigger And More Terrifying Than Ever At Midsummer Scream 2025: "The massive Hall of Shadows dark zone returns to Midsummer Scream,...

A couple of months ago, we learned that Djimon Hounsou (A Quiet Place Part II and A Quiet Place: Day One) is set to star in The Monster, a horror thriller that Darren Lynn Bousman will be directing from a screenplay by Jonathan Bernstein and James Greer, the writers of Steven Soderbergh’s Unsane. It was announced soon after that Lauren Lavera – who played heroine Sienna in Terrifier 2 and the recently released Terrifier 3 – was joining Hounsou in the cast. Now, Deadline reveals that Alicia Witt (Longlegs), Gina Philips (Jeepers Creepers), Neal McDonough (Band of Brothers), Mia Healey (The Wilds), Michael Lombardi (The Deuce), David Call (Insidious: The Red Door), Victor Del Rio (Precognito), Cedric Benjamin (Luke Cage), Zac Jaffee (Hustlers), Renés Rivera (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier), Hari Bhaskar (First Shift), Kristina Krasniqi (Celebrity Ghost Stories), and rapper Jacob Lukas Anderson, a.k.a. Prof, are also in the cast.

A couple of days ago, we learned that Djimon Hounsou (A Quiet Place Part II and A Quiet Place: Day One) is set to star in The Monster, a horror thriller that Darren Lynn Bousman will be directing from a screenplay by Jonathan Bernstein and James Greer, the writers of Steven Soderbergh’s Unsane. Now, our friends at Bloody Disgusting have revealed that Lauren Lavera – who played heroine Sienna in Terrifier 2 and the recently released Terrifier 3 – is in talks to join Hounsou in the cast.

Details on the characters Hounsou and Lavera will be playing haven’t been revealed, but we do know that the story follows two millennials who make quick money by leasing incredible New York City apartments they don’t own to people who don’t know they are being scammed. The con works brilliantly until they run into an apartment owner with a dark...

Back in July, Djimon Hounsou signed on to star in a shark thriller called Beneath the Storm alongside Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton) and Whitney Peak (Hocus Pocus 2), with Tommy Wirkola (Violent Night) writing and directing for Sony Pictures and producers Adam McKay and Kevin Messick of HyperObject Industries. While we wait to hear more information about that project, Hounsou is already moving on to another interesting film, one called The Monster. Deadline reports that Darren Lynn Bousman will be directing the film from a screenplay by Jonathan Bernstein and James Greer, the writers of Steven Soderbergh’s Unsane.

The Monster is set to begin filming in Danbury, Connecticut in November. The story follows two millennials who make quick money by leasing incredible New York City apartments they don’t own to people who don’t know they are being scammed. The con works brilliantly until they run into an apartment...

If we're comparing failed Final Destination rehashes, Tarot is up there with the worst. Writers and directors Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg aim for PG-13 sleepover-branded chills in Tarot, but sell the entire experience abysmally short. Their story about a cursed tarot deck is ludicrously underwritten and dopey, discarding established in-universe rationale mere minutes after cement dries. It's a movie that sequences events like they're mistakenly out of order, with Cohen and Halberg treating the audience like they’ve never seen a horror movie before — or maybe they’re praying we haven’t

In the film, stereotypical college students rent the equivalent of Scrooge McDuck's mansion on Airbnb for one of their birthdays. When the last beer can pops open, partiers panic and search the premises for hidden alcohol, which leads them into a musty once-locked basement filled with astrological artifacts — one being a hand-drawn deck of tarot cards in an engraved container.

Hayride to Hell is a horror movie led by Bill Moseley and Kane Hodder, following a farmer seeking revenge on corrupt locals. The film was shot at an actual family farm and profits will support the farm's preservation. Moseley and Hodder are well-known in the horror genre, with notable roles in iconic films and upcoming projects.

Farmer Sam is doing everything in his power to save the family farm. While that may not sound like the premise for a horror move, that's exactly what Hayride to Hell is. Lead by horror legends Bill Moseley (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre II) and Kane Hodder (Jason Voorhees in multiple Friday the 13th franchise projects), the film follows the story of a farmer who refuses to sell the farm that has been in his family for two centuries. As the trailer teases, Farmer Sam has a plan, and he won't go out without a fight.

Rjle Films shared today exclusively with Collider a trailer for their upcoming film Old Man. Starring Stephen Lang (Avatar: The Way of Water) and Marc Senter (Alleluia! The Devil’s Carnival), the thriller centers around a hiker who gets lost in the woods and, while searching for help, ends up in a cabin inhabited by an elderly man who trusts no one. As we previously reported, the release date is slated for October 14.

Darren Lynn Bousman is known by many as the director behind much of the "Saw" franchise, the horror musicals "Repo! The Genetic Opera," and "The Devil's Carnival," as well as the immersive events like "The Tension Experience" and "One Day Die." His latest project, a horror movie titled "Cello" starring Jeremy Irons and Tobin Bell, has wrapped production in Saudi Arabia and the Czech Republic. The film is written by Turki Al Alshikh, the Chairman of General Authority for Entertainment in Saudi Arabia and the Chairman of...

The post Darren Lynn Bousman's Upcoming Horror Movie, Cello, Starring Jeremy Irons and Tobin Bell Has Wrapped Production appeared first on /Film.

Writer and director Darren Lynn Bousman was the guest on a recent episode of the No-Prize From God podcast, which features "conversations with creative people about belief, unbelief, and everything between." During the lengthy, in-depth discussion, the Saw franchise filmmaker talked about his fascination with the occult and how the evolution of his personal beliefs informs his filmography, which includes the horror-meets-The-Hangover film Death of Me and next year's Spiral: From the Book of Saw. Bousman spoke about growing up in Kansas; urban legends; "Satanic panic"; why voodoo was excised from the Death of Me script; strange on-set occurrences during the making of 2011's 11-11-11; the genesis of 2012's The Devil's Carnival; and what Death of Me shares in common with The Wicker Man. A portion of that conversation is excerpted below, edited for clarity and length. https://linktr.ee/noprizefromgod|Listen to the entire No-Prize From God podcast episode here.

Darren Lynn Bousman often exorcises his demons via his movies. The Saw II, III, and IV director explored his fascination with the power of belief in films like The Devil's Carnival and this month's horror thriller Death of Me, in theaters, On Demand and Digital October 2nd. And while the forthcoming Spiral: From the Book of Saw doesn't add anything supernatural, the material is still close to the filmmaker's heart. As he explained in a recent interview, the franchise as a whole deals with belief. And the characters played by Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson in the ninth Saw-related film hold a special meaning for him, too.

The Kansas-born writer/director burst onto the horror scene with a well-received screenplay the Saw producers felt would work as a sequel to the original surprise hit. Saw II did so well, they recruited Bousman to direct the third and fourth...

Saban Films has released the trailer for Death of Me. This new horror/thriller is led by Maggie Q and Luke Hemsworth and comes from director Darren Lynn Bousman, director of four installments in the Saw franchise. In this case, Bousman is getting inventive and playing with the genre a bit, as we can see from the trailer.

The trailer opens with a couple who clearly had a wild night and are attempting to put together what happened. They then discover a video that was taken, which sheds some light on the previous night's events. Though it carries with it some dark and twisted implications. To say the very least of it, the violence depicted in this video, which raises a lot of questions, puts a strain on their relationship. More details begin to surface and things get progressively trippy. It looks to be an inventive, dark and twist-filled genre tale.

It was just a week or so ago now that we passed along the news that Repo! The Genetic Opera and The Devil's Carnival director Darren Lynn Bousman kicked off principal photography on Chris Rock mysterious new reboot of the semi-classic splatter movie series, Saw. And while it has been speculated for a while now that Rock would also be starring in this new version, today we have word that not only has Rock's casting been confirmed but none other than Nick Fury himself Aka Samuel L. Jackson will be starring in the new Saw movie as well!

Wait, so Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame star Samuel L. Jackson is going to be in a Saw movie? Sure as hell looks like it, ladies and gentlemen. I mean sure, this could be some kind of elaborate prank, but I don't think so at this point in time. That said,...

This weekend marked another St. Patrick's Day, and to celebrate, writer-director Darren Lynn Bousman took to Twitter to let us all know that he still wants Lionsgate to hand him the keys to a semi-classic horror franchise: Leprechaun. Yeah, true story.

Evidently, Darren Lynn Bousman wants to bring back original franchise star Warwick Davis and send the little green guy back in time to the Colorado Gold Rush. Which sounds pretty awesome. Specifically, Bousman says this.

"It's that time of year again where I remind my good friends at @Lionsgate that I still want to reboot the Leprechaun movie (Again)... Lep gets in a time machine and goes back to the Colorado Gold Rush. You guys have my number, I'll be sitting by the phone."

Screenwriter Scott Milam, who worked with Bousman on his remake of Mother's Day, then tweeted this.

"We pitched Lionsgate, remember? I wanted to cast William Shatner...

A few details have emerged for Patrick Fogarty's The 27 Club. This title, from Cleopatra Entertainment, looks at a strange, cultural myth. Why have so many celebrities died at 27? Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morris and many more have all dropped dead (usually due to excess) at this pivotal age. The film even has a guest appearance, from the grave, of Amy Winehouse. And, The 27 Club stars: Maddisyn Carter (The Devil's Carnival), Victoria De Mare (Killjoy Goes to Hell), Todd Rundgren and John Hennigan plays Jim Morrison. All of these actors come together in one of this year's more bizarre films. A preview of the film's upcoming launch is hosted here. The official synopsis talks of a singer-songwriter and a journalism student. Both characters are exploring the dark truth behind "The 27 Club." Their journey leads them into a world they may not be able to escape.

"There is no wrong or right in this place. You're just choosing not to see it." Signature Entertainment in the UK has debuted the official UK trailer for an indie horror thriller titled St. Agatha, the latest from horror director Darren Lynn Bousman. This new "twisted horror thriller" is said to push the boundaries of the "nunsploitation" genre, in a story set at a convent in Georgia. A pregnant young woman named Mary ends up there, seeking shelter only to be met with an unsettling and horrendous evil waiting on the other side. St. Agatha stars Sabrina Kern, Carolyn Hennesy, Courtney Halverson, Trin Miller, Lindsay Seim, Hannah Fierman and Seth Michaels. The footage from this trailer does look freaky, especially near the end when it goes all out crazy. Scary stuff. Here's the official UK trailer (+ poster) for Darren Lynn Bousman's St. Agatha, direct from YouTube: Set in the...

We're one step closer to seeing the latest movie from Darren Lynn Bousman, the filmmaker behind three of the most twisted entries in the Saw franchise (as well as the horror-themed musicals Repo! The Genetic Opera and The Devil's Carnival), as it was recently announced that Octane Entertainment has acquired worldwide sales rights to Bousman's St. Agatha, a horror film set at a convent in the 1950s:

Press Release: Los Angeles (Nov. 1, 2017) – Octane Entertainment acquires worldwide sales rights to the highly anticipated, female-driven psychological horror film St. Agatha. Shot in Madison, Ga. and currently in post-production, the film was written by Andy Demetrio (Star Trek: Into Darkness), Shaun Fletcher (The Road Trip), Sara Sometti Michaels (The Photographer) and Clint Sears (Tales of Halloween). Under the helm of prolific horror director Darren Lynn Bousman, the director behind three installments of the Saw franchise, St. Agatha stars Sabrina Kern (The Tension Experience...

"The guy's a ghost collecting ghosts."

Horror movie director Darren Bousman has a new haunted house thriller coming out called Abattoir. I'm a sucker for horror flicks, and this looks like it could be really fun. It's got an interesting concept, and I want to see how the story plays out. As you'll see in the trailer, it's managed to get some solidly good reviews from horror fan sites.

Real estate reporter Julia Talben’s (Jessica Lowndes) life is turned upside down when her family is brutally murdered. Julia quickly realizes there is more to this story when she returns to the crime scene to find the murder room deconstructed and physically removed from her sister’s home. This ignites an investigation that leads her and ex-lover Detective Declan Grady (Joe Anderson) to the town of New English, where they meet town spinster Allie (Lin Shaye) along with the enigmatic...

Momentum Pictures have released a handful of new images from "Abattoir", which is set to release in theaters, VOD and Digital HD on December 9, 2016. Written by Christopher Monfette ("12 Monkeys") and directed by Darren Lynn Bousman ("Saw II", "Saw III", "Saw IV", "11-11-11", "Repo!", "Mother's Day"), the film stars Jessica Lowndes ("Autopsy", "The Haunting Of Molly Hartley"), Joe Anderson ("Creep", "The Ruins", "The Crazies", "Hercules"), Lin Shaye ("Insidious") and Dayton Callie ("Halloween 2", "The Devil's Carnival"). "Abattoir" is the opening night film of the 14th annual New York City Horror Film Festival, which will be held Nov 10-13 at Manhattan's Cinepolis Cinemas (8th Avenue West 23rd Street). Abattoir centers on a real estate reporter (Jessica Lowndes) who unearths...

The American Murder Song tour is in full swing and its stop in Los Angeles on November 12th is nearly upon us. Continue reading for more info and ticket details. Also in today's Highlights: an exclusive, Nsfw clip from Everlasting, news on the inaugural New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival, Liz Brennan's "Body Bags" music video, and details on Dark Night's AFI Fest screening.

American Murder Song Los Angeles Show Details: Press Release: "The Star of Repo! The Genetic Opera & Songwriters of The Devil's Carnival Arrive With Their New Collaboration in Los Angeles on November 12th.

Cult film composers Terrance Zdunich and Saar Hendelman are no strangers to creating interactive fan events. With their movies Repo! The Genetic Opera and The Devil's Carnival as well as its sequel, they pioneered a punk rock approach to storytelling and distribution, touring their musical films like rock concerts and cultivating a die-hard fanbase in the process.

If you've attended Darren Lynn Bousman's road show tours of The Devil's Carnival movies or Repo! The Genetic Opera, then you've seen that the director knows how to effectively bring viewers into his darkly imaginative worlds. Bousman takes that immersion to the next level later this month with a new theater production set in a spooky house, The Tension Experience: Ascension, opening September 8th in Los Angeles:

Press Release: Ascension is the mastermind of one of the biggest names in Hollywood horror, the director of one of the most successful horror franchises in history, Darren Lynn Bousman.

The creative team behind The Tension Experience is compiled of a talented team of artists, including producer, Gordon Bijelonic, creator and director Darren Bousman, writers Darren and Clint Sears, assistant director Devil's Carnival star Emilie Autumn and composer Joe Bishara.

The show Ascension, which launches in a custom built set in Boyle Heights on September 8th,...

Director Darren Lynn Bousman is known for thinking outside the box. After directing the first three Saw sequels, he directed a cult favorite rock opera about re-possessing body parts whose recipients have defaulted on payments (Repo! The Genetic Opera). Soon after that, he developed and toured his cinematic circus The Devil's Carnival, which included live performances at many screenings.

Bousman's latest offering, Abattoir, may not be as ambitious as those two, but it does seek to turn the standard haunted house theme on its head by asking the question, 'Can you build a haunted house?'

Jessica Lowndes (best known for the 90210 reboot/sequel TV series) plays Julia Talben, a newspaper real-estate reporter whose sister and her family are brutally m [Continued ...]...

Teased in photos, Neca's eight-inch tall Captain Spaulding figure is the perfect addition to anyone's Museum of Monsters and Madmen. The killer clown from House of 1000 Corpses will be released sometime in July! Also in today's Highlights: American Murder Song's latest music video and a new trailer for Shelter for the Bloodstained Soul.

Three Photos & Release Details for Neca's Captain Spaulding Figure: From Neca: "Stop by Captain Spaulding’s Museum of Monsters and Madmen — it’s fun for the whole family! (If you’re the Manson family!) From the cult Rob Zombie film, our newest retro clothed action figure is Captain Spaulding from House of 1000 Corpses in classic clown attire.

The Captain stands 8” tall and is dressed in fabric clothing similar to the iconic toy lines of the 1970's. He’s fully poseable and truly terrifying! Comes in resealable protective clamshell packaging featuring custom artwork created just for this release!

Earlier this month, Dwayne Johnson sent out a new video from the Baywatch set, which revealed that the original Mitch Buchannon, David Hasselhoff, has come aboard for a role in the movie. Since Dwayne Johnson has taken over the Mitch Buchannon role, we still don't know anything about who David Hasselhoff is playing. But today we got our first glimpse of The Hoff on the set, thanks to photos sent out through social media by The Rock, Zac Efron and David Hasselhoff himself. Here's what Dwayne Johnson had to say about his new co-star on his Instagram page.

"In the 80's he drove the coolest car on the planet. In the 90's he dominated slo-mo running on the beach with the most successful TV show of all time. And today he's simply Still the f'n man. Phenomenal day on set with my brotha - the Og himself David Hasselhoff -...

Ever since Baywatch started moving forward with star Dwayne Johnson, there were rumors that roles had been written for the two stars of the original TV series, David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson. Most assumed that Pamela Anderson most likely won't be back, after revealing in August that "no one appreciates the remakes," but we never heard one way or another if David Hasselhoff will return. Last night, Dwayne Johnson shared a video on his Instagram page, revealing that David Hasselhoff is in fact coming aboard. Here's what Dwayne Johnson had to say on his social media page, while teasing some interesting plot details.

"'I Was Born Ready!' Pleasure to officially welcome the original #Baywatch gangsta himself David Hasselhoff to our movie! #Baywatch is the most successful TV show of all time and from the day we announced we were turning it into a movie, "The Hoff" has been our greatest supporter.

The night seems dead. Driving down 38th Street at a quarter to ten on a Sunday night, most of the houses are dark. A few pulse with the televised glow of Sunday Night Football or perhaps Fear The Walking Dead. For the most part, though, the Minneapolis neighborhood has seemingly gone to sleep. But up ahead at 42nd Avenue, a bright beacon of light splashes across the street. The Riverview Theater’s marquee juts out to greet passersby, and turning the corner proves that the night is in fact alive with saints, sinners, and everyone in between. Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival has come to town.

A horror comedy musical from director Darren Lynn Bousman and writer/actor Terrance Zdunich, Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival has headed north from its recent stint in Chicago to sink its claws in Minneapolis for the evening. It’s been over three years since Satan set...

Hey there, saints and sinners! As Alleluia! The Devil’s Carnival continues its North American tour, we’ve got a special offer for our Chicago-based readers. We Got This Covered has managed to sneak into Hell and smuggle out 5 pairs of tickets for the 9/11 showing located at Chicago’s Patio Theater, and we want to give them away for free! The tickets will be raffled off in five pairs of two, so we can send 10 of our lucky readers to the greatest show in the underworld.

Director Darren Lynn Bousman and writer Terrance Zdunich will be in attendance, along with any special guests who may be in the area. New York City attendees were also treated to demented sideshow acts before the screening, so you can expect a night of fun that’s more than just a simple movie experience.

Alleluia! The Devil’s Carnival picks up right where the previous episode left off,...

Residents of both Heaven and Hell are coming together in Chicago's Patio Theatre this Friday for the Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival experience, and we've been provided with five pairs of tickets to give away to Daily Dead readers.

Winners will get to see the Chicago screening of Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival, along with the unique live performances that accompany the film. If you don't win the contest, you can still purchase tickets online.

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Prize Details: (5) Winners will receive (2) tickets to the 6:45pm Cdt screening of Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival at the Patio Theatre in Chicago this Friday, September 11th.

How to Enter: For a chance to win, email contest@dailydead.com with the subject “The Devil's Carnival Contest”. Be sure to include your name, guest's name, and mailing address.

Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on Friday, September 11th. This contest is only open...

Angels and demons are currently on the road for the musical tour of Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival. Featuring live performances coupled with a screening of the sequel to 2012's The Devil's Carnival, the tour will continue tonight at the Revue Cinema in Toronto. For the second part of our exclusive interview, director Darren Lynn Bousman and writer/actor Terrance Zdunich further discuss their unique horror comedy experience, including working with David Hasselhoff and much more.

Director Darren Lynn Bousman on the importance of offering a unique night out to attendees:

Darren Lynn Bousman: In the day and age that we live, we need to incentivize people to leave their house and actually journey out into a movie theater. Someone like me, who has a kid now, has to pay for a babysitter, pay for parking, carve out that time to actually go sit in the theater for a movie...

It's war between heaven and hell in Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival, making its world premiere tonight at Hollywood's Egyptian Theatre ahead of its upcoming Us tour. We recently caught up with director Darren Lynn Bousman and writer/actor Terrance Zdunich (who plays Lucifer) to talk about the highly anticipated musical film follow-up to 2012's The Devil's Carnival.

On the decision to have heaven as the setting of the sequel:

Darren Lynn Bousman: We always knew that Devil’s Carnival was about more than just the carnival. When we did part one, heaven is only glimpsed at for a few seconds. And we knew that the next one that we did, we had to give heaven the same amount of time we gave hell.

After Devil’s Carnival 1 was completed, Terrance and I started talking about what would heaven look like and what could we do to make the audience excited to see heaven.

In just a few weeks, Darren Lynn Bousman and company will premiere Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival at Los Angeles' Egyptian Theatre before bringing their own slice of delectable hell with them on the road, and tickets for the film's extensive tour are now available.

Starring David Hasselhoff, Emilie Autumn, Paul Sorvino, Adam Pascal, Ted Neeley, and Barry Bostwick, Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival begins its U.S. theater tour—a blissful blend of live performances and onscreen storytelling—on August 11th in Los Angeles. To purchase tickets to see Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival in a city near you, visit:

http://www.thedevilscarnival.com/tickets

"After triumphant collaborations on 2008's Repo! The Genetic Opera and 2012's The Devil's Carnival: Episode One, cult filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Terrance Zdunich are back with the second installment to their fantasy-musical film franchise. In Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival, Lucifer sets a plot in motion...

Darren Lynn Bousman and company brought The Devil's Carnival to cities across the U.S. in 2012, and soon they'll be back to raise a lot of hell and a little heaven with Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival. Ahead of the film's anticipated tour, two new posters have been released.

Starring David Hasselhoff, Emilie Autumn, Paul Sorvino, Adam Pascal, Ted Neeley, and Barry Bostwick, Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival begins its U.S. theater screenings tour on August 11th in Los Angeles. For tour and ticket info, visit:

http://www.thedevilscarnival.com/tickets

"After triumphant collaborations on 2008's Repo! The Genetic Opera and 2012's The Devil's Carnival: Episode One, cult filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Terrance Zdunich are back with the second installment to their fantasy-musical film franchise. In Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival, Lucifer sets a plot in motion against Heaven and all hell breaks loose.

Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival stars (in...

Some of the biggest names in horror descended upon Comic-Con with a first look at the terrifying anthology thriller Tales of Halloween. A suburban American town is terrorized by ghouls, aliens, and killers on one Halloween night in this creepy outing. Cult filmmakers and familiar genre faces come together to bring you this ultimate Halloween film event unlike anything you've ever seen before. But you didn't need to be in San Diego to witness the horrors it contains. We have the full trailer for you right here!

Directors Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II, III and IV), Axelle Carolyn (Soulmate), Adam Gierasch (Night of the Demons), Andrew Kasch (Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy), Neil Marshall (The Descent), Lucky McKee (All Cheerleaders Die, The Woman), Mike Mendez (Big Ass Spider!), Dave Parker (The Hills Run Red), Ryan Schifrin (Abominable), John Skipp (Stay at Home Dad), and Paul Solet (Grace) have...

Darren Lynn Bousman and company's Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival screening tour in the U.S. will commence this August in Los Angeles. Also in this round-up: details on The Charnel House and U.S. release details for the Morituris Blu-ray / DVD.

Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival: In 2012, director Darren Lynn Bousman and his team hit the road and took Lucifer with them, bringing The Devil's Carnival film and accompanying live entertainment to cities across America. Bousman and company are now back to raise a lot of hell and a little heaven in Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival.

Featuring David Hasselhoff, Paul Sorvino as God, and Terrance Zdunich as Lucifer, Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival kicks off its U.S. theater screenings tour on August 11th in Los Angeles. For tour and ticket info, visit:

http://www.thedevilscarnival.com/tickets

"After triumphant collaborations on 2008's Repo! The Genetic Opera and 2012's The Devil's Carnival: Episode One,...

In 2012, director Darren Lynn Bousman and his team hit the road and took Lucifer with them, bringing The Devil's Carnival film and accompanying live entertainment to cities across America. Bousman and company are now back to raise a lot of hell and a little heaven in Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival.

Featuring David Hasselhoff, Paul Sorvino as God, and Terrance Zdunich as Lucifer, Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival kicks off its U.S. theater screenings tour on August 11th in Los Angeles. For tour and ticket info, visit:

http://www.thedevilscarnival.com/tickets

"After triumphant collaborations on 2008's Repo! The Genetic Opera and 2012's The Devil's Carnival: Episode One, cult filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Terrance Zdunich are back with the second installment to their fantasy-musical film franchise. In Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival, Lucifer sets a plot in motion against Heaven and all hell breaks loose.

Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival stars...

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Love is never an easy road. And that will be none more apparent when filmmaker Michael Souder makes his directorial debut on By Day's End, a found footage thriller that will mesh the zombie apocalypse with the relationship drama seen from the perspective of a lesbian couple.

Exclusively centered around Carly and Rina's efforts to mend their deteriorating relationship while trying to survive a pandemic disease that has ravaged the world, the film will aim to tell an emotional love story wrapped around a premise horror fans have grown to love: the zombie survivalist thriller.

Previously a finalist in screenplay competitions including the Creative World Awards and Screencraft Horror, Souder will direct from a script written by himself and co-writer Justin Calen Chenn, creator of genre festival favorite 'Folklore,' which starred Ruth Connell (CW's Supernatural) and Laura Waddell (Saving Mr. Banks) and viral short sensation 'Sapphire Strange.

Today we are talking to the originator of leading roles in two iconic Tony Award-winning musicals of the 1990s and 2000s, Rent and Aida, as well as a notable presence on the Great White Way in musicals such as Cabaret, Chicago and Memphis - the charismatic and steel-voiced Adam Pascal. Reflecting on his career highlights as part of Jonathan Larson's seminal rock musical Rent and how it defined an entire generation, Pascal opens up about his participation in the early stages of the show as well as comments on the enduring legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning musical in its 20th anniversary year. Furthermore, Pascal sheds some light on his other originating role in a Broadway musical as part of Elton John and Tim Rice's Disney stage musical Aida, sharing observations on headlining a new musical of such epic proportions. Most importantly, Pascal previews what audiences can expect from his...

Tales of Halloween, which is coming to theaters this October, is a horror anthology that weaves ten scary stories together all with the holiday as a shared theme. The movie takes place over the course of one night, and features quite a few horror tropes, including monsters, aliens and slashers. The project, which is coming from Epic Pictures Group, has lined up an impressive ensemble of horror legends.

Joining the cast are The Rocky Horror Picture Show star Barry Bostwick, Insidious franchise mainstay Lin Shaye and Heroes cast member Greg Grunberg. Horror directors stopping by for a cameo include Joe Dante, John Landis, Mick Garris, Stuart Gordon, Adrienne Barbeau, and Adam Green.

The cast also includes other horror notables such as Pat Healy (The Innkeepers, Cheap Thrills), Alex Essoe (Starry Eyes), Booboo Stewart (The Twilight Saga), Keir Gilchrist (It Follows), Noah Segan (Looper), Pollyannna McIntosh (The Woman), James Duval (Donnie Darko...

A trailer dropped today for The Devil's Carnival: Alleluia! Per the description accompanying the promo: After triumphant collaborations on 2008's Repo! The Genetic Opera and 2012's The Devil's Carnival: Episode One, cult filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Terrance Zdunich are back with the second installment to their fantasy-musical film franchise. In The Devil's Carnival: Alleluia, Lucifer exacts a plot against Heaven, but God and his agents are ready for battle.

The post The Devil’s Carnival: Alleluia Trailer Teases Hell’s War With Heaven appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.

Darren Bousman is back at it again on Abattoir after a few false starts. The director of Saw entries 2-4, Repo! The Genetic Opera and The Barrens is in pre-production on the supernatural thriller which is culled from the pages of his comic book of the same name.

Variety reports Joe Anderson (Horns), Jessica Lowndes and Dayton Callie (Sons of Anarchy) are set to star in the film. Bousman previously worked with Lowndes and Callie on The Devil's Carnival.

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Just when you thought it was safe to travel to New England, Rock and Shock announces Tara Reid is among the newest crop of guests attending the 11th annual event. We all know wherever Tara goes, a sharknado can't be far behind.

In anticipation for the October 17-19 event in Worcester, Ma, Rock and Shock organizers have been busy over the past couple of weeks announcing the guest list a few names at a time in true cliffhanger fashion, keeping fans of the event glued to social media to catch the next name.

In addition to Reid, Rock and Shock has announced a slew of other guests, including festival favorites Kane Hodder, Bill Moseley, Sid Haig, and William Forsythe. Also, Andrew Divoff, Tom Savini, Lynn Lowry, John Russo, Kristina Klebe, Justin Beahm, and Jack Bennett have been added as well.

Saturday's headline musical act was also revealed. Gwar will be...

More casting news has come in for the second entry into Darren Lynn Bousman and Terrance Zdunich's surreal wonderland known as The Devil’s Carnival (review). Bloody Disgusting is reporting that Bill Moseley (The Devil's Rejects, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2) has joined the ever-growing cast of The Devil's Carnival 2: Alleluia.

Check out The Devil's Carnival on Facebook, and follow The Devil's Carnival on Twitter for Tons of behind-the-scenes images. Look for a full report from the set soon.

Moseley joins the previously announced Zdunich, Brea Grant, Paul Sorvino, rapper Tech N9ne, Emilie Autumn, Briana Evigan, Marc Senter, Dayton Callie, Barry Bostwick, Ted Neeley, Adam Pascal, and David Hasselhoff. Musicians Chantal Claret, Jimmy Urine, Shawn “Clown” Crahan of Slipknot, and Kevin “Ogre” Ogilvie from Skinny Puppy round out the ensemble of carnies and lost souls whose paths cross at a theme park.

Zdunich wrote the script and co-wrote the musical numbers with Saar Hendelman.

Some quick casting news has come in for the second entry into Darren Lynn Bousman and Terrance Zdunich's surreal wonderland known as The Devil’s Carnival (review). Bloody Disgusting is reporting that Brea Grant (Halloween II, "Heroes") has joined the cast of The Devil's Carnival 2: Alleluia.

Check out The Devil's Carnival on Facebook, and follow The Devil's Carnival on Twitter for Tons of behind-the-scenes images. Look for a full report from the set soon.

She joins the previously announced Zdunich, Paul Sorvino, rapper Tech N9ne, Emilie Autumn, Briana Evigan, Marc Senter, Dayton Callie, Barry Bostwick, Ted Neeley, Adam Pascal, and David Hasselhoff. Musicians Chantal Claret, Jimmy Urine, Shawn “Clown” Crahan of Slipknot, and Kevin “Ogre” Ogilvie from Skinny Puppy round out the ensemble of carnies and lost souls whose paths cross at a theme park.

Zdunich wrote the script and co-wrote the musical numbers with Saar Hendelman. Producers are Chris M.

Never ones to disappoint, Rock and Shock has just announced the second wave of guests who will be appearing at this year's horror/metal convention. In this round of celebs some new faces are named as well as some Rock and Shock favorites.

Among the newest guests announced are Victoria Price, daughter of the iconic Vincent Price, who will be hosting a special presentation on her father's life. WWE Hall of Famer Rowdy Roddy Piper will be making his triumphant return to Worecester. They'll be joined by Dee Wallace, Jake Busey, Tiffany Shepis, Sarah French, and Joe Knetter.

This line-up joins an already alluring celebrity list that includes John Ratzenberger, Jeffrey Combs, and Brad Dourif among others.

More names will be announced in the upcoming weeks so be sure to visit the official Rock and Shock website, "like" Rock and Shock on Facebook and follow Rock and Shock on Twitter...

It's been a long while since last we spoke about Darren Lynn Bousman's surreal wonderland known as The Devil’s Carnival (review). Now creators Bousman and Terrance Zdunich are back working on The Devil's Carnival 2: Alleluia, and we have more details for you right here.

Check out The Devil's Carnival on Facebook, and follow The Devil's Carnival on Twitter for Tons of behind-the-scenes images. Look for a full report from the set soon.

Per Deadline, Barry Bostwick, Ted Neeley, Adam Pascal, and David Hasselhoff have been added to appear alongside returnees Zdunich, Paul Sorvino, rapper Tech N9ne, Emilie Autumn, Briana Evigan, Marc Senter, and Dayton Callie. Musicians Chantal Claret, Jimmy Urine, Shawn “Clown” Crahan of Slipknot, and Kevin “Ogre” Ogilvie from Skinny Puppy round out the ensemble of carnies and lost souls whose paths cross at a theme park.

Zdunich wrote the script and co-wrote the musical numbers with Saar Hendelman.

Cameras are rolling on The Devil's Carnival Episode 2 under the direction of Darren Lynn Bousman. Emilie Autumn, Sean Patrick Flanery, Briana Evigan, Jessica Lowndes, Marc Senter, Terrance Zdunich, Paul Sorvino, Ivan Moody, Alexa Vega, Shawn "Clown" Crahan, Bill Moseley, Ogre, Captain Maggot, The Blessed Contessa, Hannah Minx and J. Larose are all starring.

But it appears there will be a few new unexpected faces, too. Like David Hasselhoff, for instance.

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Saw franchise director Darren Lynn Bousman is set to direct an indie sci-fi action movie called Apex. Bousman has made some interesting films in his career outside of the Saw movies, and they consist of Repo: The Genetic Opera, 11-11-11, and The Devil's Carnival. He has a unique style, and this should be an interesting project for him.

The news comes from THR who describe the project as "Predator meets Call of Duty." And the plot tells the story of "a Special Ops team, sent to obtain a Wmd from North Korea, that is transported to another world. The team then finds themselves pitted against a dangerous alien race."

James E. Cavanaugh came up with the idea and wrote the screenplay "with an eye on current scientific trends in physics and biology."

Bousman said that it's “a love letter to the sci-fi films I grew up watching with my dad such as Alien,...

Darren Lynn Bousman is attached to direct the indie sci-fi action-thriller Apex for 2511 Productions.

The plot is being described as a cross between Predator and the hit video game Call of Duty, centering on a Special Ops team tasked with finding a weapon of mass destruction in North Korea. When the Wmd is transported into another world, these soldiers find themselves going up against a deadly alien race.

James E. Cavanaugh came up with the original idea and wrote the screenplay, which addresses current trends in physics and biology. The screenwriter will also produce alongside Joe Di Maio (Kid Cannabis, Last Call) and Aaron Ray (V/H/S, The Ministers). The producers are envisioning Apex as a transmedia property, and plan to reveal concept art and alien designs at this year's Comic-Con.

Here's what Darren Lynn Bousman had to say about the project in a statement, where he said he...

​It took a little bit to get to this moment (our last update on this title was in late 2012), but The Devil's Carnival: Episode 2 is going to become a reality. Director Darren Bousman informed fans - via his blog - that they are officially in pre-production. Shooting will begin in the next few weeks.

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Yes, Rock & Shock, the legendary Worcester, Mass., horror and metal festival, is still four months away, but organizers have released a tiny taste of what festival-goers can expect this October 17-19. Read on to learn what celebrity guests and musical acts are already lined up for the show.

Rock and Shock is not only Doctor Gash's favorite weekend of the year, but it's one of the coolest and most intimate festivals one can attend. And the first wave of celebrities should have everyone marking their calendars and making plans to head to Worcester this October.

Brad Dourif, who's done everything from voicing Chucky in the Child's Play series to Lord of the Rings, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and "Deadwood" just to name a few, will be making a rare festival appearance. Additionally , Dourif's daughter, Fiona Dourif (Curse of Chucky, "True Blood") will be appearing as well.

Also on...

FX artist Vincent Guastini shared with DC a quick look at some of his work on the upcoming third chapter in the V/H/S franchise, V/H/S: Viral. Check it out right here, and look for more on this one A/S/A/P!

From the Press Release

Vincent Guastini of V.G.P. Effects & Design Studio, a Hollywood-based company nestled behind the Burbank Airport, has announced his company's involvement with doing two very elaborate effects-laden episodes of the horror hit franchise V/H/S, the latest one being titled V/H/S: Viral.

Vincent at this time cannot go into specifics but promises when the film comes out or is at least closer to its release, he will give more in-depth information and a picture spread about his involvement, which included an army of undead and some animatronic creatures in both episodes. Meanwhile, here are a few...