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Actress Kat Dennings recently made an appearance on The View. While there, she revealed that she took a life lesson from one of the co-hosts to heart. At the time, the actress was also helping to promote her new series.

Kat Dennings Was Asked About Her 2023 Marriage To Andrew W.K.

Dennings is arguably best known for playing Max Black on 2 Broke Girls and Darcy Lewis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She also notably appeared in films like The House Bunny, Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, and Suburban Gothic.

The actress is also set to appear in the sitcom Shifting Gears alongside Tim Allen. Dennings will play Allen’s estranged daughter who moves in with him with her children.

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As noted by Entertainment Weekly, Dennings recently appeared on The View, where she talked about both her personal and professional life. While on the show, Sara Haines...

Matthew Gray Gubler and Kat Dennings were the ultimate oddball power couple—Criminal Minds’ genius meets the snarky queen of 2 Broke Girls. For a while, it was magic. But life had other plans.

Matthew Gray Gubler in Criminal Minds | Credit: Lionsgate Television

Gubler once admitted that finding a fellow weirdo is rare, but timing? Total buzzkill. Turns out, even the quirkiest love stories need more than just chemistry to survive.

Why Matthew Gray Gubler and Kat Dennings Stayed Close Despite Their Split Kat Dennings as Darcy Lewis in WandaVision | Credits: Marvel Studios

Matthew Gray Gubler and Kat Dennings were the quirky dream team back in the late 2000s. He was the awkward genius of Criminal Minds, and she was the snarky queen of 2 Broke Girls. Together? Pure magic. But even magic has its limits. Their relationship didn’t last—thanks to Gubler’s insane filming schedule. The actor...

Criminal Minds, beloved worldwide for its intensity and psychological intrigue, is a show that certainly doesn't shy away from brutality. Unafraid to horrifically punish its own characters, such as Matthew Gray Gubler’s Spencer Reid and Thomas Gibson’s Aaron Hotchner, Criminal Minds refuses to give sympathy to even its main cast and most adored roles. The torture and killings depicted in each episode are all uniquely horrific, and yet some stand out as far more terrifying than others.

Actor Matthew Gray Gubler has grown in popularity over his many years of portraying Spencer Reid on Criminal Minds, developing a wide fan base that adores him for his willowy good looks, comedic genius and oddball personality. He has also proven skilled at maintaining audience engagement, creating his own YouTube series called Matthew Gray Gubler: The Unauthorized Documentary, which focuses on the hijinks of his alter persona on the set of Criminal Minds.

Shanola Hampton has been cast in the lead role of the NBC drama pilot “Found,” Variety has learned.

The one hour drama deals with the fact that, in any given year, more than 600,000 people are reported missing in the U.S. More than half that number are people of color that the country seems to forget about. Public relations specialist Gabi Mosley (Hampton) — who was once herself one of those forgotten ones — and her crisis management team now make sure there is always someone looking out for the forgotten missing people. But unbeknownst to anyone, this everyday hero is hiding a chilling secret of her own.

Hampton will also serve as a producer on “Found” in addition to starring. The series hails from writer and executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll, who executive produces via Rock My Soul Productions. Lindsay Dunn of Rock My Soul also executive produces along with Greg Berlanti,...

King Knight is the latest twisted yet brilliant movie from director Richard Bates Jr. I have been a big fan of his movies since his debut Excision almost ten years ago and thought there was no better time to remind people of his movies now that King Knight is doing the festival rounds.

First up is the aforementioned Excision. And what a debut it is, as we see ‘a disturbed high school student with aspirations of a career in medicine go to extremes to earn the approval of her controlling mother’. And that is only the tip of the iceberg. With a fantastically varied cast including AnnaLynne McCord, Ariel Winter, Malcom McDowell, Ray Wise, John Waters and Traci Lords it’s an expertly-crafted and grotesque story which you will not forget in a hurry.

The director’s second movie was completely different though. How you go from Excision to a...

The Fantasia International Film Festival is proud to announce the first wave of programming for its upcoming 25th edition, set again to take place as a virtual event accessible to audiences across Canada. The festival will run from August 5 – 25, 2021 and will include scheduled screenings and premieres, panels, and workshops, with films once again hosted on the leading-edge platform created by Festival Scope and Shift72. As the summer approaches, Fantasia organizers will be following advice from local health authorities in Montreal with respect to the possibility of adding a limited range of physical events as well. In celebration of the key role that Japan’s culture has played across Fantasia’s history, the festival’s 25th edition will be featuring an enhanced focus on Japanese cinema.

Following the earlier news of the festival’s opening film, the world premiere of Julien Knafo’s Quebec-set zomcom Brain Freeze starring Roy Dupuis and Iani Bédard,...

One of my favorite festivals is back with a virtual event taking place this August! The Fantasia International Film Festival has announced its first wave of programming, which includes a diverse slate of features and a special focus on Japanese cinema:

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 // Montreal, Quebec -- The Fantasia International Film Festival is proud to announce the first wave of programming for its upcoming 25th edition, set again to take place as a virtual event accessible to audiences across Canada. The festival will run from August 5 - 25, 2021 and will include scheduled screenings and premieres, panels, and workshops, with films once again hosted on the leading-edge platform created by Festival Scope and Shift72. As the summer approaches, Fantasia organizers will be following advice from local health authorities in Montreal with respect to the possibility of adding a limited range of physical events as well. In celebration of the key role that Japan...

Shanola Hampton has been cast in NBC’s multi-camera comedy pilot “Night School,” Variety has learned.

Based on the film of the same name, the show follows a mix of adults at a night school Ged prep class who unexpectedly bond over their shared experience and find themselves helping each other both inside and outside of the classroom.

Hampton will star as Carrie Dawes, a high school teacher who doesn’t suffer fools and takes no prisoners. In the film, Carrie was played by Tiffany Haddish. Hampton is best known for playing Veronica on the hit Showtime series “Shameless.” It was recently announced that the show would return for an eleventh and final season. Hampton’s past TV roles include shows such as “Miami Medical,” “Stalker,” and “Related.” She has also appeared in films such as “American Bullet,” “Suburban Gothic,” “Forever,” and “Always Worthy.”

Kevin Hart — who starred in, co-wrote...

Stars: Robert Patrick, Amanda Crew, Kim Delaney, Hayley Marie Norman, Johnny Pemberton, Nancy Linehan Charles, Ray Wise, AnnaLynne McCord | Written and Directed by Richard Bates Jr.

The latest genre opus from Richard Bates Jr., whose previous work includes Excision, Trash Fire and Suburban Gothic, Tone-Deaf tells the story of Olive (Amanda Crew), a millennial working in the fashion industry who decides to vacation in the countryside to spend a quiet weekend alone after losing her job and having her last complicated relationship implode. She makes the mistake of renting a country house from a complete stranger online, old-fashioned widower Harvey (Robert Patrick), who – seemingly succumbing to dementia – struggles to hide his pyschopathic tendencies…

If you’ve ever seen any of Richard Bates Jr.’s film before you won’t be surprised to discover that Tone-Deaf features his usual style of imagery strewn throughout. The sequences in which Harvey’s twisted...

Richard Bates, Jr.’s first three films, Excision, Suburban Gothic, and Trash Fire, comprise a “Coming of Age Trilogy” highlighting experiences that represent high school, college, and adulthood. His next film, Tone-Deaf, seems full of grown-up problems. The film stars Robert Patrick, Amanda Crew, Hayley Marie Norman, Johnny Pemberton, Nancy Linehan Charles, AnnaLynne McCord, Keisha Castle-Hughes, with Ray Wise and […] The post Trailer: Brutal Black Comedy Tone-deaf Hits Theaters in August appeared first on Dread Central.

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Check out the trailer for Tone-Deaf, a new horror-comedy that shows what happens when you move next door to Robert Patrick.

It may have been a little while since the days of Terminator 2, but judging by the trailer for Tone-Deaf, it’s safe to say that you still do not want Robert Patrick coming after you. That’s at least the immediate takeaway after viewing what happens when Amanda Crew’s Olive moves next door to him.

In the new film, which played at the SXSW Film Festival, Crew portrays a young woman who after losing her job, and ending a tortuous relationship, goes in search of her “eat, pray, love” life moment by spending the weekend in a remote house. Secluded. In the countryside. Her only neighbor is Patrick’s Harvey. According to the synopsis, Harvey is an “old-fashioned” type of widower. One who might, just matter of factly,...

Richard Bates, Jr.’s first three films, Excision, Suburban Gothic, and Trash Fire, comprise a “Coming of Age Trilogy” highlighting experiences that represent high school, college, and adulthood. His next film, Tone-Deaf, seems full of grown-up problems. The film stars Robert Patrick, Amanda Crew, Hayley Marie Norman, Johnny Pemberton, Nancy Linehan Charles, AnnaLynne McCord, Keisha Castle-Hughes, […] The post Trailer: Excision/Trash Fire Director’s Next Flick, Tone-deaf, Stars Robert Patrick appeared first on Dread Central.

Tone-Deaf is a horror comedy from director Richard Bates Jr. Film fans will recognize Bates Jr. from his other films, like: Excision (2012), Suburban Gothic (2014) and Trash Fire (2016). His latest brings a social justice advocate out into the country. Here, a psychopath resides, waiting for his first victim. A trailer, for the film, was just released this week via Saban Films and the clip can be found below. The film centers on the character Olive (Amanda Crew). She has just lost her job and ended her latest dysfunctional relationship. Determined for a new start, Olive heads out into rural America, to clear her mind. However, Harvey (Robert Patrick) has his own plans. Plagued with strange visions, Harvey can barely contain his murderous impulses. Both worlds collide in a rural B & B. Tone-Deaf has already had its World Premiere; the film debuted at this year's SXSW Film Festival, in Austin. Now, Tone-Deaf...

As the year 2019 continues to just fly by, the SXSW Film Festival is already right around the corner, kicking off on Friday in Austin, Texas. Not only does SXSW boast several impressive studio horror premieres this year, both opening and closing the festival, but it also features a Murderers' Row of talent in their Midnighters slate as well. This writer will once again be on site at the fest representing Daily Dead, and while I am really excited about everything on my docket over the next few weeks, here are 13 things happening at SXSW 2019 that have me especially amped to check out throughout all the film-related festivities.

Us (Director/Screenwriter: Jordan Peele)

I mean, it’s a new horror movie from Jordan Peele featuring a stellar cast oozing with raw talent. What more could I possibly need?

Festival Synopsis: An original nightmare from Oscar-winner Jordan Peele (Get Out), starring Lupita Nyong’o and Winston Duke,...

Amanda Crew and Robert Patrick are starring in Ricky Bates Jr.’s home-invasion horror movie “Tone Deaf.”

Production has begun on “Tone Deaf,” which is the first film in the yearly slate of elevated suspense-thriller genre films from Circle of Confusion (producers of “The Walking Dead”), Lightning Entertainment and Hindsight Media.

Crew portrays a woman who leaves for a a quiet weekend in the country after losing her job and imploding her latest dysfunctional relationship. She rents a country house from an old-fashioned widower, played by Patrick, who’s struggling to hide his psychopathic tendencies. Soon, two generations collide with terrifying results in this home invasion horror film that is also a darkly comedic critique of the bizarre cultural and political climate.

Producers are Circle of Confusion’s Lawrence Mattis, Brad Mendelsohn and Matt Smith; along with Brion Hambel and Paul Jensen of Best Medicine Productions. Executive producers are Lightning...

Grimmfest, Manchester’s Festival of Horror, Cult and Fantastic Film is back; bigger, bolder, and bloodier than ever before. As the Printworks once again find itself under siege by blood-soaked hordes of horror enthusiasts and film freaks, as Team Grimmfest unleashes…the Ninth Configuration! The festivals latest and greatest line-up yet of dark, dangerous, wild, weird, witty, thrilling, chilling, blood-spilling movies, every one of them a premiere or cult classic of one kind or another.

Highlights include: World Premieres!

Grimmfest is proud to be presenting the world premiere of the remarkable and utterly unique Borley Rectory. Using an elaborate mixture of live action, stills, paintings, and model work, it’s an immersive, eerily atmospheric, and elegantly retro-styled exploration of the Most Haunted House in Britain. Over six years in the making, it’s a real labor of love for its creator, Ashley Thorpe. Featuring a score by Ex-Banshee Steve Severin,...

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Director David Lowery takes us through A Ghost Story, as well as what his plans are for the live action Peter Pan...

Most moviegoers know David Lowery for his very successful remake of Pete’s Dragon, but some will also know him for his indie breakout film, Ain’t Them Bodies Saints. His latest project, A Ghost Story was a very personal project for Lowery who launched into it only a few days after Pete’s Dragon wrapped. Lowery has a few other projects coming along, including the highly anticipated Peter Pan remake.

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Hiding an Oscar-winning actor under a white sheet for almost an hour and a half was a very bold idea. What made you decide to go ahead with that approach,...

Casey Affleck stars in David Lowery's A Ghost Story. Here's our review...

I don’t like giving out spoilers, and I do not write the kind of reviews that read like a detailed synopsis of the movie – and that is unfortunate because it is difficult to explain why I liked A Ghost Story without using either approach. My advice would be to go see it without reading any reviews, but if you absolutely want to read about the movie before seeing it, here goes.

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Fresh off the success of his Disney blockbuster Pete’s Dragon, David Lowery goes back to his indie roots to deliver this moving exploration of love, loss, regret and closure in the wake of death. A Ghost Story reunites the stars of Lowery’s breakout indie movie, Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck. The...

Trent Haaga has spent more than 15 years establishing himself in the realm of indie filmmaking. An esteemed graduate of Troma University, where he got his start as the writer on Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger 4, Haaga also penned Deadgirl and Cheap Thrills (and numerous other projects), and has made appearances in over 50 films to date. While Chop, a 2011 micro-budget horror comedy that has been grossly overlooked, may have been Haaga’s first-ever time in the director’s seat, it’s with his follow-up effort, 68 Kill, that he cements himself as a filmmaking force of nature who continues to build a strong foundation as a purveyor of cult cinema.

With a screenplay based on Bryan Smith’s book of the same name, 68 Kill introduces us to Chip (Matthew Gray Gubler), a trailer-dwelling nice guy who pumps sewage for a living and is completely infatuated with his out-of-control girlfriend, Liza (AnnaLynne McCord...

Make no mistake about it: this was a great year for horror fans. It was so good, in fact, that making a list of “favorites” is almost impossible because there’s just too much I want to talk about. The independent horror scene continues to crank out new classics and minor gems, but even studio horror was good this year: The Conjuring 2, Don’t Breathe, Ouija: Origin of Evil, Lights Out (not my bag, but a lot of people really enjoyed it), The Boy (not a lot of people’s bag, but I really enjoyed it), The Purge: Election Year, and so on. Even better? Pretty much every one of them was successful at the box office. As more and more horror moves are released with the limited release / VOD model, it’s nice to know that good movies still play to big audiences at the multiplex.

And what about horror on TV?...

2016 was chock-full of big blockbuster releases, many of which either failed to make a sizable profit or were incredibly divisive among audiences. But out of the ashes rose a beautiful flower: the indie film. Yes, independent movies had a wonderful year, some even breaking per-theater records and making their way onto my favorites of 2016 list, which also includes a Denis Villeneuve film, a comic book series, collectibles, an excellent comprehensive horror documentary, and more.

Arrival: Denis Villeneuve's Arrival is a beautiful take on language and how communication (or the lack of proper communication) can either doom or ensure our survival as human beings on this planet. The way Villeneuve tells a story is the perfect fit for a film like Arrival because its focus is small but the ideas are big, much like his previous works, Enemy, Sicario, and Prisoners.

My hope is that the takeaway from Arrival...

Pop TV's new behind-the-scenes video for the Wolf Creek series shows "all the games Mick Taylor plays." Also in this morning's Horror Highlights are Redbox release details for Patient Seven and two clips and a trailer for Hell House LLC.

Wolf Creek Series Behind-the-Scenes Video: "Inspired by one of the most terrifying, cult movie franchises ever released in theaters, episode 2 of the six-part television event, Wolf Creek, premiere[d] exclusively on Pop [on] October 21 at 10:00 Pm, Et/Pt."

"Pop’s limited series event--inspired by one of the "25 best horror movies since 2000" (Av Squad), one of the "100 Best Horror films" (Time Out) and one of the "25 Best Horror Movies Since The Shining" (Vulture)--is an intense psychological thriller [that premiered on] Friday, October 14, at 10/9c. It stars John Jarratt as killer Mick Taylor, wreaking havoc in the Australian Outback except, this time, things are different. The series turns an entire genre on its head...

Ever since 2012’s razor-sharp Excision (or 2008’s short film Excision, technically), writer/director Richard Bates Jr. has been slicing and dicing the horror genre with his pitch-black brand and stinging social takedowns. Excision tore into religion and social awkwardness, while Suburban Gothic employed a goofy paranormal detective – but Trash Fire only crescendos his darkest thoughts.

Humor pushes through vile, narcissistic, masochistic appropriations of false appearances, making Bates’ previous films look like kiddie content in comparison. No character bothers to filter their intentions, berating one another with the most toxic, hurtful dialogue that’ll have you laughing your way to Hell. Bates writes a painful arc that’s constantly torturing those caught in their own emotional inferno, holding onto signature quirks despite his most serious vision yet. It’s a lit fuse that never stops burning, until humanity is nothing but blown-away dream.

Adrian Grenier stars as Owen, whose life is a catastrophic disaster.

Going home to make peace with your past isn't always a good idea, as evidenced in the official trailer for Trash Fire, the latest film from Richard Bates Jr. (Excision, Suburban Gothic).

Synopsis: "When Owen is forced to confront the past he's been running from his whole adult life, he and his girlfriend, Isabel, become entangled in a horrifying web of lies, deceit and murder. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll be scarred for life."

Written and directed by Richard Bates Jr., Trash Fire stars Adrian Grenier, Angela Trimbur, Fionnula Flanagan, AnnaLynne McCord, and Matthew Gray Gubler. Vertical Entertainment and Orion Releasing will release Trash Fire in theaters on November 4th.

Trailer via New Trailer Buzz:

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Cowboys and sinister spirits are coming to Canada this October for the 11th annual Toronto After Dark Film Festival. The fest's first ten films have now been announced, including Ti West's new Western, In a Valley of Violence, Babak Anvari's Under the Shadow, Richard Bates Jr.'s Trash Fire, and more.

Toronto After Dark Film Festival takes place October 13th–21st. To learn more, visit the festival's official website and check out the press release below for full details:

Press Release:September 22, 2016: Toronto After Dark Film Festival is thrilled to officially unveil its first wave of exciting film announcements for 2016! Included in the lineup are some of the most critically acclaimed and eagerly anticipated new horror, sci-fi, action and cult films from this year’s international film festival circuit. These 10 new movies will all screen at Toronto After Dark Film Festival as part of the 11th Annual Edition...

Screamfest, the oldest and largest horror film festival in the Us is getting ready for the 2016 edition which runs October 18 to 27, has announced their first batch of titles for this year and so far, it looks like the festival is keeping up with their tradition of highlighting new horror talent alongside the masters.

So far, this year's line-up includes Bobby Miller's horror comedy The Master Cleanse which stars Anna Friel and Johnny Galecki, Richard Bates, Jr.'s (of Excision and Suburban Gothic fame) latest twisted vision Trash Fire along with Xavier Gens' long awaited supernatural thriller The Crucifixion.

The Master Cleanse (USA) 2016

Directed by Bobby Miller

Written by Bobby Miller

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The first programming has been revealed for the 20th annual Fantasia International Film Festival. Taking place from July 14th–August 2nd in Montreal, this year’s Fantasia will honor Guillermo del Toro with the Cheval Noir Award, and the newly revealed first wave of programming includes screenings of Lights Out, Abattoir, In a Valley of Violence, Under the Shadow, Trash Fire, Teenage Cocktail, and more:

Press Release: Montreal, May 26, 2016 – The Fantasia International Film Festival will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary in Montreal this summer, taking place from July 14-August 2, with its Frontiéres international co-production market and Industry Rendez-Vous weekend being held July 21-24. The full lineup of over 130 feature films will be announced July 5th. In the meantime, the festival is excited to announce a selected first wave of titles, along with several special happenings.

For Fantasia’s 2016 poster, the festival has once again turned to award-winning Quebec visual artist Donald Caron.

Exclusive: Richard Bates Jr.’s horror premiered at Sundance.

Vertical Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights to Richard Bates Jr.’s Sundance horror Trash Fire starring Adrian Grenier.

Co-president Rich Goldberg anticipates a fourth quarter release on the Circle Of Confusion and Snowfort Pictures production about a man who confronts his past and becomes entangled with his wife in a web of lies, deceit and murder.

Angela Trimbur, Fionnula Flanagan, AnnaLynne McCord, Sally Kirkland, Matthew Gray Gubler, and Ray Santiago round out the key cast.

David Clark Lawson Jr produced with Lawrence Mattis and Matt Smith, while Makan Delrahim served as executive producer.

Bates Jr directed Sundance 2012 entry Excision as well as Suburban Gothic.

“Ricky [Bates Jr.] has delivered another cult classic,” said Goldberg. “The film is a wild ride, and performances from Adrian, Angela, and the rest of the cast are fantastic – this is a team we’ve been wanting to collaborate with for some time now and are...

Writer/director Richard Bates Jr. emerged on the horror scene a few years ago with the release of his full length feature Excision (review) which he followed up with last year's wide release of Suburban Gothic. I haven't totally loved either of his films but they've both shown sharp wit and a vague promise that Bates Jr. would stick the landing and deliver a movie that completely worked for me. Trash Fire might just be that movie.

The Sundance midnighter stars small-screen star Adrian Grenier as Owen, a guy who returns home with his pregnant girlfriend and finds himself dealing with the family dysfunction which has haunted him his entire life.

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In less than ten years, filmmaker Richard Bates Jr. has made quite the impact in the world of independent horror. His short film, Excision, led to a stunning 2012 feature film version, his follow-up, Suburban Gothic, was a blistering, supernaturally-infused small-town yarn and with his latest movie, Trash Fire, Bates Jr. takes on adulthood and dysfunctional families.

For the most part, Trash Fire succeeds as a caustic tale of obsession, forgiveness, and the trappings of modern religion, although admittedly things start off a bit rough with the introduction of Owen (Adrian Grenier). We learn almost immediately that Owen is a complete asshole, as he abrasively chats with his therapist (Sally Kirkland) about his past and his general disdain for everyone and everything. Owen’s destructive nature is spilling over into his relationship with longtime girlfriend Isabel (Angela Trimbur), but once she reveals that she’s pregnant, Owen decides he’s ready...

Writer/director Richard Bates Jr. and AnnaLynne McCord first came together several years ago to create Excision—the haunting tale of a young woman’s obsession with surgery that takes a tragic turn—which premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. The duo have returned to Park City this year for their latest collaboration, Trash Fire, which recently celebrated its debut as part of Sundance’s stellar Midnight selections.

Trash Fire follows Owen (Adrian Grenier), a troubled 20-something who wants to reconnect with his family—and his sister Pearl (McCord) in particular—after he learns some life-altering news from his longtime girlfriend (Angela Trimbur) and realizes he needs to atone for his past mistakes.

Daily Dead had the opportunity to catch up with both Bates Jr. and McCord during the festival to hear more about their experiences collaborating together on this personal tale of redemption and dealing with your demons. Bates Jr.

Richard Bates Jr., the writer/director of Excision and Suburban Gothic, continues to be an interesting voice worth listening to in the filmmaking world, and his third feature just debuted over the weekend at Sundance. On tap tonight is the first… Continue Reading →

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Over the last few years, I’ve rocked out a Top 13 and Bottom 13 for the horror genre here at We Got This Covered. My thought process was simple – recommend the horror films you shouldn’t miss, and the worst duds you should avoid. But there’s just too much hate in the world today, and we need more positivity! We, nay – I need a change. So, instead of pumping out a generically snarky “Worst Of Horror” list for y’all this year, I’ll just recommend a few more horror flicks that Definitely deserve your attention, even if they didn’t make my top-tier cut.

There are still a good amount of films I’d love to have included here, but we must limit to how many lists pollute our search engines. For example, Insidious: Chapter 3 saw Leigh Whannell achieve success through his own unique vision, and while we...

It feels ridiculous to say as it means nearly a full year has passed since we returned from covering Sundance 2015 in Park City, Ut, but the 2016 edition of the Sundance Film Festival is right around the corner. We’re already making plans to return, and while we’re excited at the prospect of the fest’s entire roster the fest’s Midnight section of programming always holds a special appeal. The nine titles making up 2016’s Midnight section have just been announced, and is is typically the case the films are a mix of known entities and fresh faces. Kevin Smith returns with part two of his unofficial “True North” trilogy, Yoga Hosers, a spin-off of sorts from the odd, absurd, but not unfairly maligned Tusk, and Rob Zombie follows up his witch-focused (and better-than-expected) The Lords of Salem with evil clown mayhem in 31. Some lesser known but still recognizable names have made the cut too. Richard Bates Jr....

Writer/director Richard Bates Jr. makes some really unique films. He followed up the dark coming of age tale Excision with the morbidly madcap Suburban Gothic (our review). In both, Bates exhibits a knack for addressing the fears of the youth while embracing the horror genre he loves. Now for his third feature, which just wrapped filming, Bates has set […]...

Principal photography has ended on the dark comedy Trash Fire, from writer-director Richard Bates Jr. (Excision, Suburban Gothic). Starring Adrian Grenier (Entourage) and Angela Trimbur, the film is a comedy take on psychological thrillers, focusing on a man forced to confront his past when he and his girlfriend end up entangled in a web of lies, deceit and murder. It also stars Fionnula Flanagan, AnnaLynne McCord, Matthew Gray Gubler, Sally Kirkland, Ray Santiago, Ezra…...

From RedBand.Ca, Sneak Peek the restricted 'red band' trailer, plus images from the Anchor Bay Entertainment Canada/Raven Banner Entertainment supernatural comedy release "Suburban Gothic", now available on Blu-ray and DVD, starring Kat Dennings, Ray Wise and Jeffrey Combs:

"...'Suburban Gothic' is a supernatural comedy following unemployed graduate 'Raymond' (Matthew Gray Gubler) who returns to his small-town family home populated by his overbearing mother and ex-jock father...

"...only to encounter a vengeful ghost and a mystery that must be solved before everyone’s lives are lost..."

This special edition is packaged in artwork exclusive to a Canadian release, including a bonus feature commentary with director Richard Bates Jr. and Gubler.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Suburban Gothic"...

After disliking some budgetary decisions, David Lynch has left Showtime’s continuation of Twin Peaks, which is still going ahead…

Here’s a very disappointing one – as you may have heard over the Easter weekend, David Lynch has fire walked away from the new season of Twin Peaks.

It would seem budgetary restraints were the reason behind the split, and that the show will probably still go ahead without him.

Here’s David Lynch's full statement, taken from his Twitter page…

"Dear Twitter Friends, Showtime did not pull the plug on Twin Peaks. After 1 year and 4 months of negotiations, I left because not enough money was offered to do the script the way I felt it needed to be done. This weekend I started to call actors to let them know I would not be directing."

"Twin Peaks may still be very much alive at Showtime. I love the...

Film critic Danny Leigh will be talking us through how Twin Peaks changed the TV landscape at 4pm on Monday the 6th of April...

"There are many stories in Twin Peaks - some of them are sad, some funny. Some of them are stories of madness, of violence. Some are ordinary. Yet they all have about them a sense of mystery - the mystery of life. Sometimes, the mystery of death."

A few introductory words from the Log Lady there, ta Maggie.

Should your rained-off barbeque/Diy plans for this UK Bank Holiday Monday take you within range of a functioning radio, may we suggest you tune in to this damn fine looking half-hour documentary on the legacy of Twin Peaks?

The doc, presented by film critic Danny Leigh with contributions from Richard Ayoade and more, airs at 4pm on Monday the 6th of April. It promises to revisit how,...

The strange goings-on continue in this week's Fortitude, but are the townsfolk too busy turning on each other?

This review contains spoilers

‘It doesn't matter what I believe’, says Henry Tyson, even as Tavrani continues preparing the tupilaq, ‘people need myths and stories’. Yes Henry, yes they do. Stories are neat. They’re a comfort. They tell us that there’s a beginning, an end and maybe even a baddie and a goodie. We understand stories which is why we make them up when understanding itself proves too difficult. There are several stories on offer in this week’s episode of Fortitude, each offering different levels of comfort but none of which come anywhere close to the truth.

We only need look at the enthusiasm with which Frank seizes upon the news of Dr Allerdyce’s attack to see how much comfort can be drawn from the bleakest of situations,...

Searching to find your rightful place in the world, where you’re unquestionably accepted and embraced by the people around you, can be an disheartening prospect for some people. Not only does Raymond, the quirky protagonist in the independent horror comedy, ‘Suburban Gothic,’ which was directed by Richard Bates Jr., struggle to find a job he enjoys and excels at, but also discover the real meaning of having true friends and family. But the process of making the film, which the helmer also co-wrote with Mark Bruner, wasn’t as intimidating of a process for the filmmaker once he began penning the script. Not only did Bates Jr. naturally reunite with Matthew [ Read More ]

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Suburban Gothic isn’t as much a horror movie as it is a generational link between younger audiences and the horror genre. Richard Bates Jr. has created a hipster Poltergeist that channels the complacent angst of so many house-arrested graduates who have fallen victim to a ruthless job market, and he does so while exploring a paranormal story that remains jovial and sarcastically witty. It’s very Juno-esque in its irreverent charm, substituting bandanas and scarves for cheeseburger phones and Slurpees, but this blasé attitude towards undead spirits re-imagines Ghostbusters for hordes of Pbr-swigging, non-prescription-glasses wearing, Masters-degree-entitled youths who’d rather battle malevolent forces and agitated parents than actual responsibility. Except with more masturbation jokes and racist Ray Wise dialogue.

Matthew Gray Gubler plays Raymond, a jobless graduate forced to move home after his independent funds run out. Aside from his prestigious Mba and snarky cynicism, Raymond can also communicate with the undead,...

Bruce Campbell won't be fighting Deadites alone in the upcoming Starz TV show sequel Ash Vs. Evil Dead. The horror series from producer and director Sam Raimi has locked down 2 very different sidekicks for Ashley as he returns with his chainsaw hand to fight of supernatural forces. Meet Ray Santiago and Dana DeLorenzo, Bruce Campbell supporting duo!

Ash Vs. Evil Dead has gone straight to series, and will premiere on Starz sometime in late 2015. Bruce Campbell is reprising his role as Ash, a stock boy and aging lothario who must return to his monster-hunting ways. He has spent the last three decades avoiding any responsibility, his own maturity and most important of all, the Evil Dead. But a Deadite plague soon threatens to destroy all of humanity, forcing Ashley to face his own demons, both literally and figuratively speaking. Destiny, it seems, is not yet ready to loosen this hero from its deadly grip.

When Sam Raimi talked about the possibility of an Evil Dead TV series last year, there were many who thought the project would never see the light of day, but it became official late last year. Bruce Campbell is returning for Ash vs Evil Dead, a new TV series that will premiere later this year on Starz and we have the names of two people that will be joining Ash in his fight.

“Ray Santiago (“Touch,” Meet the Fockers) will play the role of Pablo Simon Bolivar and Dana DeLorenzo (A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas) will play Kelly Maxwell in the Starz original series “Ash vs Evil Dead.” The series is the long-awaited follow-up to the classic horror film franchise The Evil Dead and is set to film on location in New Zealand this spring and premiere on Starz in late 2015.

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Suburban Gothic

Written by Richard Bates Jr. and Mark Bruner

Directed by Richard Bates Jr.

USA, 2015

What makes a film a cult hit? Usually it’s a combination of an underground fan base, a kitschy premise or execution, a deeply engaging cast – either due to immeasurable talent, or a complete lack thereof. Most significantly, it requires the passage of time. Cult hits don’t form overnight. Their status takes time to germinate. Yet now we find ourselves in a time where manufacturing Cult is in. Suburban Gothic is a great example of this transition. Packed with cult icons, dripping with pulp imagery and texture, and littered with pithy one-liners, Suburban Gothic is an entertaining horror-comedy more intent on appearing Cult than trying to create a memorable piece of cinema.

The film centers on Raymond (Matthew Grey Gubler), a business-school grad who’s been forced to move back home to suburbia due to unreliable employment rates.

Good day, horror fans. Jumping junipers, January is almost done. Not that February will be a horror fan.s haven or anything, but it gets us that much closer to better releases. Richard Bates Jr..s Excision follow-up Suburban Gothic is now out on VOD, along with Edward Boase.s micro-budget horror The Mirror. I suppose if you think Gone Girl is scary . and not just the Batdong . you can rent that on VOD now, too. In smaller news, The Babadook is getting a sweet Blu-ray Special Edition on April 14 that comes with pop-up book packaging and a slew of special features. The festival fave It Follows has been given a release date of Friday, March 13. All-around badass Frank Grillo is headed back to the horror genre for Akiva Goldsman.s next feature, the supernatural thriller Stephanie. And Nicolas Winding Refn.s first trip into horror, The Neon Demon, has...

Excision director Richard Bates Jr.’s new film Suburban Gothic is opening on VOD platforms today courtesy of FilmBuff. We saw the film back during last year’s Fantasia Festival (review) and it really is something special. A love letter mash-up of Scooby Doo and Are You Afraid of the Dark, the film is about Raymond (Matthew Gray Gubler), a college grad who moves […]...

Richard Bates, Jr., the madman behind Excision, releases his sophomore feature, the silly, strange Suburban Gothic to VOD today. Suburban Gothic is a lighthearted, stylish and heartfelt piece of work from the filmmaker. It’s just as strange as Excision, but not so dark; a lovely little horror worth seeking out in this increasingly crowded VOD…

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Today is a packed day for VOD releases so let’s forgo the usual chit-chat and get right to it, shall we? Read on for a closer look at the three brand spankin’ new genre films that are now available for… Continue Reading →

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Struggling to find your rightful place in the world, where you’re unquestionably accepted and embraced by the people around you, can be a daunting prospect for many people. Not only does Raymond, the quirky protagonist in the new independent horror comedy, ‘Suburban Gothic,’ which was directed by Richard Bates Jr., struggle to find a job he enjoys and excels at, but also discover the real meaning of having true friends and family. Actor Matthew Gray Gubler, who previously worked with the director on his first film, the 2012 horror drama, ‘Excision,’ also found his rightful amongst his colleagues on the movie; the performer effortlessly showcased his comedic roots in ‘Suburban [ Read More ]

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