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Stonecutter Media has announced that they will be giving Aaron’s Blood director Tommy Stovall’s Faustian tale Condition of Return a weeklong theatrical release on September 22nd, and will also be bringing the film to Vudu and Cable VOD on the same date. In anticipation of this release, a trailer for Condition of Return has arrived online and can be seen in the embed above.

Scripted by John Spare, the film is said to be a “slow burn character study” about “a churchgoing schoolteacher’s descent into darkness, and the lengths she’ll go to reclaim her life”. AnnaLynne McCord of Excision and the more recent version of 90210 stars as Eve Sullivan, who is arrested for committing a heinous crime. Shackled in a police station breakroom, she is questioned by psychoanalyst Dr. Donald Thomas, who is tasked with determining her fitness to stand trial. In a contentious interview,...

Alicia Allain, a producer and actress who started in the business as a hair stylist, has died according to a social media post by her husband, John Schneider. She was 53.

“This is a time of unimaginable sorrow for me,” former Dukes of Hazzard star Schneider wrote after his wife’s passing. “Grief is much too small a word. I’ve heard it said that ‘with great love comes great sorrow.’ I had no idea what that meant until now. Alicia was the fuel that ran my biggest dreams. The inspiration behind every creative thought. The very fabric of my soul. The glue that held me together. I miss her more than any words could possibly describe.”

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Exclusive: Usg Audio, the podcast division of Universal Studio Group, is launching its latest audio series.

The company has teamed up with Yohance Lacour, a formerly incarcerated writer, on You Didn’t See Nothin, a seven-part series that investigates the 1997 race-related attack on Lenard Clark.

In 1997, Clark was beaten into a coma by a gang of older white teens simply for being Black in a white neighborhood. The media quickly turned towards stories of reconciliation and racial healing, with cooperation by Black leaders and the attacker’s family. At the time of the attack, Lacour was in his early 20s, writing plays, selling weed, and living at his dad’s house on the South Side of Chicago. Unable to stand by as the media transformed the hate crime into a fairy tale of racial reconciliation, Lacour began working with a local neighborhood newspaper to investigate the vicious hate crime.

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Stars: Bruce Willis, Chad Michael Murray, Jesse Metcalfe, Shannen Doherty, Ser’Darius Blain, Kelly Greyson, Sean Kanan, Natalie Burn, Trae Ireland, Simon Phillips, Michael Sirow, Katalina Viteri | Written by Alan Horsnail | Directed by James Cullen Bressack

If you’re a long-time reader of Nerdly you’ll know we’re huge fans of director James Cullen Bressack, so much so that back in 2015 we [unsuccessfully] tried to get his controversial film Hate Crime released on VOD in the UK – I say unsuccessfully as it was banned by the BBFC and we eventually ended up releasing his follow-up To Jennifer instead. Since then Bressack has ventured away from the horror genre, mixing things up with action movies starring actors like Steven Seagal and Bruce Willis.

Speaking of Willis, Fortress sees the actor back working with Bressack (after Survive the Game) as well as two of his co-stars from his previous movies, actors Chad Michael...

Stars: Madeleine Wade, Augie Duke, Dave Sheridan, Mark Rolston, Michael Welch, Dominique Swain, Anna Harr | Written by James Cullen Bressack, Madeleine Wade | Directed by James Cullen Bressack

Blood Craft, co-written by actress Madeleine Wade and director James Cullen Bressack, tells the creepy story of two sisters who suffered abuse as children at the hands of their sadistic father decide, after his death, to use witchcraft to bring his spirit back to get revenge.

If you’re a long time reader of Nerdly, you’ll know that we’ve been championing the work of James Cullen Bressack for years now – from being blown away by the raw aggressive nature of his first feature My Pure Joy; to trying to release a number of his films in the UK via our “Nerdly Presents” banner, an effort which saw Bressack’s Hate Crime officially make the banned by the BBFC list and a...

Stars: Catalina Martin, Macarena Carrere, Ximena del Solar, Dominga Bofill, Daniel Antivilo, Eduardo Paxeco, Felipe Ríos, Claudio Riveros, Florencia Heredia | Written and Directed by Lucio A. Rojas

I was lucky enough to watch a debut screening of Trauma at the inaugural Soho Horror Film festival, where the crowd were already hyped for this harrowing, messed up piece, and it did not disappoint. Fair comparisons can be made to the likes of A Serbian Film, Martyrs and Hate Crime, relentlessly uncomfortable and chilling in its execution.

When a party of four female friends head to a cabin in rural Chile, stumbling along the hostile locals along the way, they soon learn that their modern, independent ways are not welcome. After settling into their home for the weekend, they are set upon by a maniac Father and Son duo, and subjected to a life changing evening, forever scarring them. Escaping the clutches of the pair,...

Stars: Hunter Johnson, David Coupe, Lara Jean Mummert, James Cullen Bressack, Jody Barton | Written and Directed by Hunter Johnson

Unless you’re new to Nerdly, or just haven’t being paying attention, we’re (well when I say we I mean I am) a big fan of the films of James Cullen Bressack. So much so that I’ve tried my damndest to get his films released here in the UK – we had Hate Crime banned by the BBFC but we did have success in releasing To Jennifer, Bressack’s found-footage, shot on the iPhone shocker earlier this year on UK-based VOD site TheHorrorShow.TV

But it seems I’m not the only fan of Bressack’s work… Hunter Johnson, the man behind LAHorror.com, is apparently so much of a fan of Bressack’s film, To Jennifer in particular, that he set out to make – with permission of course...

The new poster for Turkish horror film Baskin wants us to "enter a world of suffering and madness". Also in this round-up: Theatre of the Deranged II and Queen Crab release details as well as news on the launch of a new horror label called Making Horror.

Baskin: A new poster has been revealed for Can Evrenol's Baskin, which is set to premiere at Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) next Friday, September 11th. The film stars Gorkem Kasal, Ergun Kuyucu, Mehmet Cerrahoglu, Sabahattin Yakut, Mehmet Fatih Dokgoz, and Muharrem Bayrak.

"Five cops, working the graveyard shift in the middle of nowhere are dispatched to investigate a disturbance. Isolated and without backup they find themselves confronting a labyrinthine ruin. Pushing ever further into the depths of the lair, it becomes clear they have stumbled into the darkest pits of a terrible evil. A squalid and blood-soaked den of ritual...

Wild things happen on vacation. Inhibitions are down, you get your hair braided, unleash the spirit of a murdered child, torture some bro. Shock Till You Drop presents an exclusive clip from Pernicious. Toe-based terror awaits. Directed by James Cullen Bressack (Hate Crime, 13/13/13) Pernicious is out June 19th on VOD and theatrical release from…

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*full disclosure: an online screener of this film was provided by October Coast PR. **there are spoilers here. Director: James Cullen Bressack. Writers: James Cullen Bressack and Taryn Hillin. Cast: Ciara Hanna, Emily O'Brien and Jackie Moore. Pernicious is an indie horror feature from director James Cullen Bressack (Hate Crime). The film's title is synonymous with something that is harmful. And, the film follows several travellers in Thailand and the ghosts they meet. Based in supernatural superstition, Pernicious offers unpolished sound design, including Adr. The film also lifts much of its scares from Asian films of the past, including Ringu (1998) and Ju-on (2002). Though, the term scares is a misnomer as many of the potential horror elements are laughable. Overall, Pernicious is a cliche filled and disappointing indie horror outing. The film begins and stays with a trio of travellers. Alex (Ciarra Hanna) and Rachel (Jackie Moore) are sisters, while Julia (Emily O'Brien) is.

Interview by Kevin Scott

MoreHorror.com

I had the privilege recently to talk with the very talented director James Cullen Bressack. He’s becoming the Cameron Crowe of Horror directors by being a wunderkind and showing mind blowing talent as a writer and director even before he could buy his own beer. I was grateful to get some insight from him, find out what inspired him, and see what’s next. Special thanks to actor/producer/writer Zack Ward for joining in on the interview.

Ks: I know that you get this a lot, but you are a really young guy. You seem so close to the golden age of VHS, with a love for such classics as “Basket Case” and the William Lustig films, yet you are a generation removed. How did you discover them?

Jcb: I got really into watching VHS stuff. My Dad had “Hellraiser” on VHS.

Undeterred by the recent BBFC ban of our first planned release Hate Crime, we’ve teamed up with our good friends at TheHorrorShow.TV to release another film by writer-director James Cullen Bressack: To Jennifer - the first film shot on an iPhone 5 (pre-dating the forthcoming Hooked Up by a number of months), To Jennifer stars Jessica Cameron, Chuck Pappas, Jody Barton and Bressack himself, and tells a story of love gone wrong shot in a cinema verité, as-it-happened format.

Joey suspects his girlfriend of two years, Jennifer, is cheating on him. He is so convinced that he enlists the help of his cousin Steven to create a video diary of his attempt to catch her in the act as well as to document the heartbreak she is putting him through. In an attempt to make her feel guilty, he intends to give this tape to her after catching her in the act.

By now many horror fans will know that Hate Crime, the second feature from director James Cullen Bressack (pictured above) was, last week, refused classification by the BBFC – which, thanks to the increased powers of the Atvod, effectively bans the film from being released on any home formats, be it Blu-ray, DVD or VOD, here in the UK. That’s despite the film screening at Manchester’s Grimmfest in 2012, and it being freely available on DVD and on-demand across the Us (directly from Bressack’s production company website in fact).

In the past week there has been many a post from sites across the web, from folks like Haddonfield Horror and Strange Things Are Happening, not only reporting on the ban but also decrying the BBFC’s actions. However there are some – like Simon Thompson at Huffington Post – who, without even seeing the film and only judging it from the BBFC’s report,...

James Cullen Bressack’s second feature was set to be the first release in a new joint VoD venture between Nerdly and TheHorrorShow.TV.

Hate Crime has been banned in the UK by the BBFC.

James Cullen Bressack’s second feature has already been released in the Us and was set to be the first release under the new Nerdly Presents banner, a joint venture between Nerdly.co.uk and TheHorrorShow.TV. The film centres on a Jewish family whose home is invaded by neo-Nazi lunatics during their youngest son’s birthday celebrations.

The BBFC’s official statement read: “It is the Board’s carefully considered conclusion that the unremitting manner in which Hate Crime focuses on physical and sexual abuse, aggravated by racist invective, means that to issue a classification too this work, even if confined to adults, would be inconsistent with the Board’s Guidelines, would risk potential harm, and would be...

by Seth Metoyer

MoreHorror.com

It appears that censorship is still alive and well in the UK as Director James Cullen Bressack's horrific home invasion film Hate Crime has been banned by The BBFC.

Read the official statement and press release concerning the ban and reaction from the filmmaker below.

From the Press Release

The BBFC announced today that Hate Crime, the first release in a new joint VOD venture between geek blog Nerdly.co.uk and TheHorrorShow.TV - has officially been banned in the UK. It is one of only four horror movies officially refused classification by the BBFC since 2009, the others being Grotesque, The Bunny Game and The Human Centipede 2, later released with nearly 3 minutes of cuts.

Set to be the first release under the new Nerdly Presents banner, Hate Crime tells the story of a Jewish family, having just arrived in a new neighbourhood, who...

If you’re a long time reader of my work, be it here on Nerdly, or the sites previous incarnation, Blogomatic3000, you’re probably aware of the my love for the work of a director called James Cullen Bressack. It was way back in 2011 when the young director emailed me out of the blue asking if I’d possibly like to review his first feature My Pure Joy – now the film was rough but showed a lot of promise for a first film. Bressack followed that film up with the (literally) stunning Hate Crime, a film which I’ve been championing since the first time I saw it…

So much so that when I sat down with a plan to release some of the many, many, films I’ve seen over the years that have not had the chance of an official UK debut, Hate Crime, along with Breassack’s...

Horror filmmaker James Cullen Bressack has been killing it over the past few years. Films like Hate Crime, My Pure Joy, and 13/13/13 have put the ambitious young creator on the map. Bressack recently talked with Dread Central about his… Continue Reading →

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We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes first details on The Crypt’s 13 Days of #HalloVine, The Rage Vol. 1, and Ink, a trailer for Honeyspider, and much more:

13 Days of #HalloVine First Details: “13 Days of #HalloVine! The Crypt and 13 of your favorite horror directors invade your phone!

The Crypt, Eli Roth’s multi-channel horror studio and iPhone app, is bringing fear to your phone this Halloween as 13 directors are participating in The Crypt’s 13 Days of #HalloVine!

#HalloVine begins October 3rd and ends with Eli Roth himself on October 15th! Find these scary Vines by following The Crypt on Vine or checking out any of The Crypt’s social media channels.

The director of the day will conquer the realm of digital scares and take over The Crypt’s Twitter, Vine, Instagram, Facebook and the Crypt...

by Seth Metoyer

Eli Roth is bringing the horror to Vine for the Halloween season and today director James Cullen Bressack (To Jennifer, Hate Crime, 13/13/13, Blood Lake, Pernicious) kicked off the campaign.

On October 3, 2014, Eli Roth’s The Crypt launched Hallovine: 13 Horror Directors, 13 Original Shorts.

Check out the full details below and watch all four installments that Bressack unleashed on Vine titled Intruders. Watch them below the official details.

For the next 12 days, bookending with Eli Roth on October 15th, the directors who will be participating in the “13 Days of #HalloVine”, in no particular order, with a few other not-yet-announced surprises, are: Chris Mintz Plasse, Jennifer Biehn, The Vicious Brothers, Emily Haggins, Doug Rath, Zachary Donohue, Alex Pulisci, Kheireddine El-Helou and Pearry Teo.

From The Press Release:

13 Days Of #Hallovine! The Crypt and 13 of your favorite horror directors invade your phone!

Check out The Crypt on Vine, Twitter, and Facebook...

From the team behind last year’s “so-bad-it’s-good” cult hit Sharknado, comes another fishy B-Movie and classic in-the-making Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys, airing exclusively on Animal Planet on Wednesday 4th June at 9pm, starring Shannen Doherty (Beverley Hills 90210, Charmed) and the legendary Christopher Lloyd (‘Doc’ in the Back to the Future trilogy) as part of the channel’s Monster Week.

Directed by friend of Nerdly, James Cullen Bressack (Hate Crime, 13/13/13) Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys sees the cast battle lampreys – eel-like fish with huge teeth and funnel-shaped mouths – after they slide their way into the city’s sewer system and start terrorizing the residents of a small Michigan town. With their giant-toothed, funnel-like mouths attacking all those in their path, the town’s residents quickly learn that a casual dip in the pool, fishing trip or routine trip to the toilet can turn deadly...

Prolific indie filmmaker James Cullen Bressack (To Jennifer, Hate Crime, 13/13/13) is back with a brand spankin' new film entitled Pernicious, and on tap for you today is the first trailer for the flick. Check it out along with a handful of sexy and gory stills!

Oh, and in case you're wondering... the word "pernicious" is essentially the same as insidious, meaning something that is fatal, wicked, and/or just plain evil.

Vantage Media International (Vmi) has acquired the worldwide rights to the film starring Ciara Hanna ("Power Rangers"), Jackie Moore (100 Ghost Street), and Emmy-nominated Emily O’Brien ("The Young and the Restless").

Pernicious follows the plight of three American beauties whose dream summer adventure in Thailand quickly turns into a nightmare when they unleash the spirit of a murdered child with only one thing on her mind... revenge.

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The producers of the upcoming horror flick Squeal: Blood Harvest have officially announced that horror director James Cullen Bressack, known for his work on such films as 13/13/13, Hate Crime, and the forthcoming Blood Lake has officially signed on to direct the psychological horror thriller. Says Bressack:

“I’m very excited to be a part of this awesome project and to push the envelope to a place it hasn’t been yet.”

Bressack is not the only high-profile addition to the film, one of my favourite indie horror actors, Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies, Children of Sorrow) has joined the production and is set to play the lead role of Uncle Ollie.

Squeal: Blood Harvest follows the story of young Maggie Crane and her brother Jake as they attempt to unravel the mystery behind Jack’s recurrent nightmares of squealing pigs. After a move to their Uncle Ollie’s farm,...

James Cullen Bressack has officially signed on to direct the psychological horror thriller Squeal: Blood Harvest, and the prolific young indie filmmaker promises to "push the envelope to a place it hasn’t been yet."

Bressack is known for his work on such films as 13/13/13, Hate Crime, and Blood Lake. Bill Oberst, Jr. (Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies, Children of Sorrow), is set to play the lead role of Uncle Ollie.

The screenplay was written by Michael Hultquist (Arena, Victim) based on an original story concept created by Seth Metoyer (Cell Count, Deadly Punkettes, Ballerina Massacre) and story coordinator Shannon Hilson. The film is currently in pre-production and scheduled for a 2015 release through Oberst and Metoyer's Dismal Productions in association with MOnsterworks66. Executive producer Steve Boyle recently joined the project, and additional casting is in progress.

Synopsis:

Squeal: Blood Harvest follows the story of young Maggie Crane and her brother, Jake,...

We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes DVD release details for Compound Fracture, trailers for Altergeist and Aftermath, first details on Danger Word, the Stage Fright call for submissions, and the lineup from Sci Fest in Los Angeles, a review of the second season of Holliston, and much more:

Compound Fracture DVD Release Details: “Level 33 Entertainment announced today the release of the highly anticipated horror feature film Compound Fracture coming to DVD and VOD on May 13, 2014. Bringing together three iconic figures in the horror pantheon, Compound Fracture stars Tyler Mane (Michael Myers in Rob Zombie’s Hallowee), Muse Watson (Ben Willis in I Know What You Did Last Summer), and Derek Mears (Jason Voorhees in the new Friday The 13th). The movie will be available at all major retail and rental outlets including Walmart,...

by David Harkness, MoreHorror.com

The production team of upcoming horror feature, Squeal: Blood Harvest has officially announced that horror director James Cullen Bressack has officially signed on to direct the psychological horror thriller.

“I’m very excited to be a part of this awesome project and to push the envelope to a place it hasn’t been yet.” said Bressack in response to inquiries about his involvement in the much anticipated release.

Bressack is known within the indie horror film industry for his work on such films as 13/13/13, Hate Crime, and Blood Lake. He first exploded onto the scene at the age of 18 with the success of his first feature My Pure Joy and has been generating a considerable amount of buzz ever since. He has also been active in the production of a series of horror anthologies focused on showcasing other up and coming indie horror filmmakers.

Bressack's...

Prolific indie filmmaker James Cullen Bressack (To Jennifer, Hate Crime, 13/13/13) is back this year with a new film entitled Pernicious, and we've got some more stills on tap for you today. Dig in!

Oh and in case you're wondering, the word pernicious is essentially the same as insidious, meaning something that is fatal, wicked and/or just plain evil.

Vantage Media International (Vmi) has acquired the worldwide rights to the film starring Ciara Hanna ("Power Rangers"), Jackie Moore (100 Ghost Street), and Emmy-nominated Emily O’Brien ("The Young and the Restless").

Pernicious follows the plight of three American beauties whose dream summer adventure in Thailand quickly turns into a nightmare when they unleash the spirit of a murdered child with only one thing on her mind... revenge.

Look for more on this one real soon!

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Looking to get in on the Sharknado phenomenon, Animal Planet has set its own horror film from The Asylum – the same people behind that film, called Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys, set to premiere in the Us on Memorial Day weekend.

“There is absolutely nowhere to run, and no one is safe.”

Starring Shannen Doherty (Beverly Hills 90210), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future) and Jason Brooks (Days of Our Lives), Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys is directed by James Cullen Bressack (Hate Crime, Pernicious) and sees the cast battle lampreys – eel-like fish with huge teeth and funnel-shaped mouths – after they slide their way into the city’s sewer system and start terrorizing the residents of a small Michigan town.

Brooks plays Michael, a fish and wildlife expert who moves to the town with his wife, Cate (Doherty), after being summoned by the town mayor, Akerman (Lloyd...

Vantage Media International (Vmi) has announced it has acquired the worldwide rights to horror title Pernicious, the latest film from James Cullen Bressack, which stars Ciara Hanna (Power Rangers), Jackie Moore (100 Ghost Street) and Emmy-nominated Emily O’Brien (Young and the Restless). Bressack is perhaps best known for numerous 2013 releases including To Jennifer, Hate Crime and 13/13/13.

Check out the poster for the film, along with a handful of gory screenshots, below:

In the vein of such horror fest standouts as Hostel and The Grudge, Pernicious follows the plight of three American beauties whose dream summer adventure in Thailand quickly turns into a nightmare when they unleash the spirit of a murdered child with only one thing on her mind…revenge.

We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes details on a Wes Craven art exhibition, the first sighting of Megafoot, a 100 zombie films graphical print, first photos from Australian Horror film, Barrow, an interview with actor, writer, and filmmaker Sean Stone, and much more:

The Horror Legacy of Wes Craven Exhibit Details: “Wes Craven has been feeding our collective horror consciousness since 1972, when his first feature, “The Last House on the Left,” debuted. That film was gritty, raw and terrifying, it still causes a guttural reaction some 40 years later. In his career, Wes has created some of the most memorable moments in horror cinema, from the torture scene in “The Serpent and the Rainbow,” to the Johnny Depp’s explosive scene in “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” to the first glimpse of Michael Berryman’s savagery in “The Hills Have Eyes.

by Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com

I've been waiting to hear details about this one for a while now. Vantage Media International has acquired worldwide rights to the creepy horror film Pernicious. The film was directed by James Cullen Bressack and is full of gore and supernatural horror. Be sure to check out the screen stills below the official release.

From The Press Release:

Vantage Media International (Vmi) has acquired the worldwide rights to the much buzzed about horror title Pernicious, it was announced jointly by Andre Relis, Founder and President of Vmi and Daemon Hillin, President of Production of Benetone Hillin Entertainment (Bhe).

Ciara Hanna (Power Rangers), Jackie Moore (100 Ghost Street) and Emmy-nominated Emily O’Brien (Young and the Restless) star in the film directed by James Cullen Bressack. One of the hottest young directors in this genre, Bressack is perhaps best known for numerous 2013 releases including To Jennifer, Hate Crime...

Indie filmmaker James Cullen Bressack (To Jennifer, Hate Crime, 13/13/13) is back with a new film entitled Pernicious (feel free to consult your dictionary), and we have the first gory stills along with some artwork right here for you! Check 'em out!

Vantage Media International (Vmi) has acquired the worldwide rights to the film starring Ciara Hanna ("Power Rangers"), Jackie Moore (100 Ghost Street), and Emmy-nominated Emily O’Brien ("The Young and the Restless").

Pernicious follows the plight of three American beauties whose dream summer adventure in Thailand quickly turns into a nightmare when they unleash the spirit of a murdered child with only one thing on her mind... revenge.

Look for more on this one soon!

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This past summer the Foywonder shared the news that The Asylum was bringing us 13/13/13, and since it's now available on Blu-ray/DVD, we thought we'd show you the flick's artwork and trailer.

From award-winning writer/director James Cullen Bressack (Hate Crime, To Jennifer) and The Asylum, the studio behind the social media juggernaut Sharknado, comes 13/13/13, starring Trae Ireland, Erin Coker, and Jody Barton. The film is produced by David Michael Latt, David Rimawi, and Paul Bales.

Special features include a blooper reel and making-of featurette.

In a world where everyone is completely insane and violent, can one seemingly sane man survive? Or in a world where everyone is crazy, is the only sane person the craziest of all?

Synopsis:

For millennia, calendars have added an extra day every four years. In doing so, they violated the ancient Mayan calendar. Now we are in the 13th month of the 13th year of the new millennium,...

Stars: Trae Ireland, Erin Coker, Jody Barton, Calico Cooper, Tiffany Martinez, Jared Cohn, Bill Voorhees, Greg Depetro | Written and Directed by James Cullen Bressack

What happens when you team one of America’s best indie horror filmmakers (directing from his own script) with one of America’s biggest mockbuster makers, The Asylum? Well, you get 13/13/13.

Seemingly inspired by Darren Lynn Bousman’s 11-11-11, The Asylum have, since 2011, been releasing thematically similar horror flicks for the past few years. In 2011 we had 11/11/11, and last year they released 12/12/12 and this year we get 13/13/13 (the title will make sense once you’ve seen the film). The Asylum’s previous “demonic number” flicks told of children, anti-christs reborn on earth, and how they were set to bring about the apocalypse. Well now The Asylum have taken it a step further with this flick – the apocalypse is well and truly under way in this ends of days tale…...

Just in time for Halloween, The Asylum, the studio behind this summer’s social media juggernaut Sharknado, has followed that hit with the final installment of their ‘11/11/11’ horror franchise, called ‘13/13/13.’

‘13/13/13’ is available now on DVD, Blu-ray, and on demand. Written and directed by James Cullen Bressack (Theater Of The Deranged, Hate Crime), the film stars Trae Ireland, Erin Coker, Jody Barton, and Calico Cooper. Erin Coker returns from ‘11/11/11,’ though she does not reprise her role.

In the tradition of horror classics The Hills Have Eyes and The Crazies, ’13/13/13’ blends a demonic possession tale with the end of society as we know it. Its premise is simple and scary: calendars have added an extra day every four years for millennia. In doing so, they violated the ancient Mayan calendar. Now we are in the 13th month of the 13th year of the new millennium, and the few who survive will battle a world of demons.

3 Venues… 5 days… 36 films!

Yes, Northern England’s premier horror film festival, Grimmfest, is back for 2013, this time taking place at three venues across the north – including two in Manchester – allowing for a much bigger programme for this year. After the launch on October 2nd at Stockport Plaza, Grimmfest 2013 will continue from October 3rd – 6th, at the Dancehouse Theatre, And the Lass O’Gowrie, Manchester. There’s a number of films scheduled this year that (as of yet) haven’t played any other UK film festivals, so there’s bound to be something showing that you haven’t seen, or maybe might not, see again!

One of my good friends James Cullen Bressack is back this year with another of his films, the excellent and innovative To Jennifer, after making a huge splash last year with the controversial Hate Crime. Other highlights, for me, include Thanatamorphose, On Air, Home Sweet Home and The Butterfly Room.

By Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com

The upcoming feature film To Jennifer shot on iPhone 5 will be released on DVD and VOD October 15th. Check out the details below.

Synopsis:

Joey suspects his girlfriend of two years, Jennifer, is cheating on him. He is so convinced that he enlists the help of his cousin Steven to create a Video Diary of his attempt to catch her in the act as well as to document the heartbreak she is putting him through. In an attempt to make her feel guilty, he intends to give this tape.

From the Official Release

To Jennifer, the first feature film shot, edited and distributed on the Iphone 5 finally has a release date as well as DVD artwork. To Jennifer is a realistic depiction of the lengths we go for vindication. The film has been well received by the press.

The film releases on DVD and VOD...

Originally we heard Unearthed Films would be releasing James Cullen Bressack's controversial home invasion thriller Hate Crime on DVD in August, but now it's been pushed to October. Check out the details and artwork.

The second feature film by James Cullen Bressack, Hate Crime is a labor of love from a dedicated group of people looking to make something different. It is a violent, realistic portrayal of one of our worst nightmares: being attacked in our home. It'll be available October 15th, which coincides with the release of Bressack's latest project, To Jennifer (from Mvd).

Hate Crime was written and produced by Bressack and Jarret Cohen and stars Jody Barton, Tim Moran, Ian Roberts, Nick Clark, Maggie Wagner, Greg Depetro, Debbie Diesel, and Sloane Morgan Siegel.

Synopsis:

A Jewish family, just arrived in a new neighborhood, are recording their youngest son's birthday celebrations on video when their home is...

by David Harkness, MoreHorror.com

Official release date and DVD cover art for the controversial film Hate Crime review has been announced.

Check out the full details, a larger version of the DVD cover below -- as well as the trailer.

From The Press Release

After a lot of controversy, James Cullen Bressack's home invasion film Hate Crime is coming to DVD courtesy of Unearthed Films. The DVD is being released on October 15th, the same day as Bressack's other film To Jennifer (being released by Mvd). You can make it a very Bressack Halloween! Attached is the Cover artwork for Hate Crime's DVD.

Hate Crime is a violent, realistic portrayal of one of our worst nightmares, being attacked in our home. The movie has been extremely well received by over 90+ reviewers, including some of the biggest reviewers in the horror film community. It has already won best...

After a lot of controversy, James Cullen Bressack’s home invasion film Hate Crime is coming to DVD courtesy of Unearthed Films. The DVD is being released on October 15th, the same day as Bressack’s other film To Jennifer (being released by Mvd). You can make it a very Bressack Halloween! Attached is the Cover art work for Hate Crime’s DVD.

Hate Crime is a violent, realistic portrayal of one of our worst nightmares, … Continue reading →...

We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes news on an art exhibit dedicated to Guillermo del Toro, release details on supernatural thrillers The Cloth and The Church, and an interview with Standards of Living‘s Aaron Mento to discuss his horror feature shot entirely on an iPad 2:

New Trailer for Theatre of the Deranged II: ”This is the second installment from Executive Producers James Cullen Bressack (My Pure Joy, Hate Crime, To Jennifer) and Jarret Cohen at Psykik Junky Pictures not only feature’s Bressack’s film “Unmimely Demise”, and Dustin Mills (Puppet Monster Massacre, Zombie A-hole) Segment is entitled “Plate Face” also Shane Ryan (Amateur Porn Star Killer) segment entitled “Tag” Shawn Burkett (The Sleeping Soul) with his segment entitled “Panty Raid” and Lastly Christopher Leto (The House Wife Slasher) with his segment...

The first official trailer for Theatre Of The Deranged II is releasing today. This is the second installment from Executive Producers James Cullen Bressack (My Pure Joy, Hate Crime, To Jennifer) and Jarret Cohen at Psykik Junky Pictures not only feature’s Bressack’s film “Unmimely Demise”, and Dustin Mills (Puppet Monster Massacre, Zombie A-hole) Segment is entitled “Plate Face” also Shane Ryan (Amateur Porn Star Killer) segment entitled “Tag” Shawn Burkett (The Sleeping Soul) with his … Continue reading →...

Stars: Chuck Pappas, Jessica Cameron, James Cullen Bressack, Jody Barton | Written by James Cullen Bressack, Chuck Pappas (additional dialogue) | Directed by James Cullen Bressack

Pardon my language but… Fuck me! I’ve been a fan of James Cullen Bressack’s work for some time now, ever since that fateful day he sent me an email asking me if I’d like to review his first full-length feature My Pure Joy. Bressack followed that hard-hitting flick with a segment in the first Theatre of the Deranged anthology and the notorious (and totally amazing), Hate Crime. Now in all honesty I though he couldn’t top Hate Crime. After all that film was, at least for me, a perfect mix of story and style – Bressack’s directorial sensibilities fit perfectly with the content and you could tell that everyone involved wanted to make the best movie they could, even given the touchy subject matter.

We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. This week’s feature includes a trailer for The Cabining, details on All Hallows’ Eve, and much more:

The Cabining: “Todd and Bruce, a hapless screenwriting team, get one last shot at success thanks to Todd’s wealthy stepdad, Serge. If they pen a worthy horror script, Serge will fund the entire project. But there is one condition – the script must be complete in two weeks. With the deadline looming and no fresh ideas, Todd and Bruce head to Shangri-La, a serene artist’s retreat, with the hope that the peace and company of fellow artists will inspire greatness… or, failing greatness, at least enough for straight-to-dvd. Shangri-La proves to be anything but serene, as the artists die off one by one, seemingly by accident. Bruce convinces Todd to soak in this...

In conjunction with Psykik Junky Pictures releasing the first official trailer for its new found footage film To Jennifer, filmed entirely on the iPhone 5, the company announced the flick will be available later this year in its entirety as a stand-alone app in the iTunes App Store.

You'll be able to download To Jennifer directly to your mobile device. The app will include not only the film but also some special features, much like a DVD would. A price point has not yet been set, but writer/director James Cullen Bressack promises to keep the cost low. A DVD release is also in the works for the film in the future.

"This film was made specifically for the iPhone," states Bressack. "I am fortunate to have worked with so many amazing people on this project, and I think this is a new and unique way to watch and distribute a film.

Psykik Junky Pictures have today released the first official trailer for their found footage film To Jennifer. Written and Directed by award winning Filmmaker James Cullen Bressack, the movie, which was filmed entirely on the iPhone 5, will be available later this year.

As the film was shot on the iPhone 5, Bressack has gone to great lengths to make the film available specifically on the mobile device. Thanks to the work of Psykik Junky Pictures and the help and distribution from Apple and Zoovision, To Jennifer will be available in it’s entirety as a stand alone App on the iTunes marketplace to be downloaded directly to your mobile phone. The app will not only include the film but also special features, in much the same way as a DVD would.

Joey suspects his girlfriend of two years, Jennifer, is cheating on him. He is so convinced that he enlists the...

Now that it's currently available on VOD and heading to Blu-ray/DVD in August, the official red band trailer for the home invasion thriller Hate Crime has finally arrived.

The second feature film by James Cullen Bressack, Hate Crime is a labor of love from a dedicated group of people looking to make something different. It is a violent, realistic portrayal of one of our worst nightmares: being attacked in our home. It is available now exclusively on psykikjunkypictures.com for $6.66, but hurry because it will only be online for a little longer before its Blu-ray/DVD release through Unearthed Films.

Hate Crime was written and produced by Bressack and Jarret Cohen and stars Jody Barton, Tim Moran, Ian Roberts, Nick Clark, Maggie Wagner, Greg Depetro, Debbie Diesel, and Sloane Morgan Siegel.

Synopsis:

A Jewish family, just arrived in a new neighborhood, are recording their youngest son's birthday celebrations on...

We’re back with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes release details for It’s In The Blood, a trailer for Chuck Norris vs Communism, the first photos from The Underneath, and more:

It’s In The Blood DVD Release Details: “In addition to now being available on Vudu, Amazon, iTunes, and a bunch of other cable on demand platforms, It’s In The Blood will finally make its DVD release April 23rd via Monarch Entertainment!

When a father and son become stranded in the wild, they must confront the horrors of their past to escape with their lives. Directed by Scooter Downey. It’s in the Blood stars Lance Henriksen and Sean Elliot.”

For more information on It’s in the Blood, go to: www.tinyurl.com/ittbfacebook

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It's been awhile since we've gotten an update on the home invasion thriller Hate Crime, but we've learned the flick has landed distribution with Unearthed Films and in the meantime is available worldwide on VOD.

From the (Very Enthusiastic) Press Release:

Hate Crime is now available Worldwide on VOD exclusively on psykikjunkypictures.com . And when we say Worldwide, we mean Worldwide! That's right - Absolutely Everyone Everywhere can watch the film now! Many have been patiently waiting to see the film Hate Crime for months now. Well, the wait is Officially Over!!!! It Is Availble Now On VOD for $6.66, but you better hurry because it will only be available for one month before it gets taken down off of VOD for its DVD/Blu-ray release in August through Unearthed! Time To Unleash The Beast!

The second feature film by 21-year-old James Cullen Bressack, Hate Crime is a labor of love...

By David Harkness, MoreHorror.com

The controversial home invasion film Hate Crime review has landed a distribution deal with Unearthed. The film can also be seen on VOD through Psykik Junky Pictures. For more details check out the official release below.

From The Press Release:

Hate Crime is now available Worldwide on VOD exclusively on psykikjunkypictures.com . And when we say World Wide we mean World Wide! That's right Absolutely Everyone Everywhere can watch the film now! Many have been patiently waiting to see the film Hate Crime for months now. Well the wait is Officially Over!!!! It Is Availble Now On VOD World Wide at this link: psykikjunkypictures.com/ for $6.66 but you better hurry because it will only be available for 1 month before it gets taken down off of VOD for its DVD/Blu release in August through Unearthed! Time To Unleash The Beast!

This is the second feature...

Nick Palumbo’s sadistic slasher Murder-Set-Pieces created a lot of controversy when it was released in 2004 with a Nc-17 rating. Some considered the movie too gory and sexually violent and it was banned outright in the UK. We haven’t heard much from Palumbo since then, but Deadline reports that he is planning his return with two movies, “psychological horror” film Muse and “indie neo-noir thriller” Last Gas Station.

“ ... Muse introduces newcomer Samantha Mion as an actress descending into homicidal madness in Los Angeles. Patrick Scott Lewis (Zodiac) co-stars as a fellow actor. Palumbo wrote and will direct the pic, producing with David Palumbo and James Cullen Bressack (Hate Crime) for the trio’s Fright Flix banner,” Deadline said.

Palumbo is reportedly planning to cut Muse for an R rating, but knowing the director’s background and style there’s no doubt the movie will be heavy on the blood-soaked scenes.