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While it can be a special experience to witness a truly terrifying horror movie in theaters, there were several fantastic scary movies that never made it to the big screen. While the advent of the internet means many horror movies come straight to streaming, there were also plenty of excellent straight-to-dvd or even straight-to-vhs horror movies from years gone by. These often low-budget releases didnt have to pander to box office expectations and, in some cases, were able to be more ambitious and unique as a result.

Some of the best non-theatrically released movies were in the horror genre, as incredible horror movies were often produced with very little funding or support from major studios. In some cases, direct-to-video sequels even outdid their theatrical predecessors and gained cult followings among horror fans in the years since their release. These incredible non-theatrical horror movies proved that filmmakers dont need to get...

Spencer Grammer, Harland Williams, Will Friedle, Harry Lennix, Juliana Harkavy and John Dimaggio are among the performers comprising the ensemble voice cast of the animated sci-fi comedy movie Isla Monstro.

Hailing from multimedia company Abyssmal Entertainment, the feature has completed production and launches promotion at San Diego Comic-Con with a booth and a panel taking place Saturday. The project is directed and animated by Steven Shea (Surviving Supercon), who co-wrote the script with James Schrader, and it is currently seeking distribution.

Isla Monstro centers on ne’er-do-well Duke (voiced by Schrader), who falls off a cruise ship and awakens on an abandoned, top secret government island that is rampant with mutants and monsters left over from a failed “super soldier” mission from the 1980s. Duke concocts a scheme to convert the island into a high-class resort getaway with the creatures serving as staff, which does not please the U.S. government.

Stars: Barbara Nedeljakova, Eva Habermann, Thomas Morris, Tony Todd, Dave Sheridan, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Amanda Bearse, Naomi Grossman, Robert Lasardo, Mick Garris, Lar Park-Lincoln, Noush Skaugen, Lynn Lowry, Asami, J. Larose, Nick Principe | Written by Marc Fehse, Carsten Fehse, A.D. Morel | Directed by Marc Fehse

Deep in the ice of the antarctic, a team of geologists uncover an old nazi laboratory still intact where dark experiments had occured. In order to conquer the world, the Nazis created modified sharks who were able to fly and whose riders are genetically mutated, undead super-humans. A miltary task force called “Project: Dead Flesh” – reanimated US soldiers who fell in Vietnam – is put together to prevent world downfall.

Part Sharknado, part Iron Sky, Marc Fehse’s Sky Sharks is, technically, one of those so-bad-its-good film – only this one, unlike others of its ilk, has been made to be that way, created to be as cheesy,...

Extremity is an upcoming horror film. From the disturbed minds of writers David Bond (Boogeyman: Reincarnation) and Scott Swan, the film was directed by Anthony Diblasi. In the film, a young woman goes on a psychological journey, in order to relieve herself of an earlier drama. Extremity will be released by Dread Central Presents, in early October. A trailer for Extremity was released this past month (found below). Now, the film's special features and other release details are available. Extremity features a well renowned cast. Sports Illustrated model Ashley Smith stars as Nell, one of the many masked villains. Long-time horror veteran J. Larose (Insidious) also stars, along with Ami Tomite (Meatball Machine) and Yoshihiro Nishimura (Tokyo Gore Police). This cast bring great performances to an uber-violent feature as seen in the film's official trailer. The release date for Extremity is scheduled for October 2nd. On this date, this indie horror feature will show.

"A mind is a terrible thing to break." Dread Central Presents has released the official trailer for an indie horror thriller titled Extremity, the latest feature from director Anthony Diblasi. Extremity plays with the popular modern horror concept of "extreme haunts", or experiences horror fans can pay for that put them in horrific, torturous situations. The plot follows a young woman obsessed with horror who subjects herself to hours of grueling torment inside an extreme haunt in an attempt to confront her fears and conquer the tragic past that haunts her. Starring Dana Christina, J. Larose, Cam Damage, September D'Angelo, Felissa Rose, Tiffany Shepis, Chad Rook, Michael St. Michaels, Natalie Victoria, and Ricky Dean Logan. I wasn't even sure if I should post this, but it just looks so crazy with some seriously freaky imagery, I couldn't help it. You hve to see all this for yourself. Here's the first...

In less than one month, Bruce Campbell’s third annual Horror Film Festival will return to Chicago for its third year of celebrating horror movies both old and new. This year’s lineup includes Fede Alvarez’s Don’t Breathe and Darren Lynn Bousman’s Abattoir, the world premiere of Found Footage 3D, a 30th anniversary screening of Night of the Creeps, and much more:

Press Release: Rosemont, Ill., June 22, 2016— Bruce Campbell’s Horror Film Festival, presented by Starz and their hit original series Ash vs. Evil Dead, returns for its third annual festivities on August 18-21, in conjunction with Wizard World Chicago. Today, the Festival announced highlights of the groovy lineup, sponsored by Shudder and Bloody-Disgusting.com, featuring the critically acclaimed opening night nail-biter Don’t Breathe, directed by Fede Alvarez; a salute to genre hero Fred Dekker; an epic event featuring comedian Doug Benson; and a 25th anniversary...

Premiering tonight at the 2016 Los Angeles Film Festival is Darren Lynn Bousman’s Abattoir, a neo-noir-infused horror film that follows a reporter (Jessica Lowndes) investigating a mysterious man by the name of Jebediah Crone (Dayton Callie), who collects the rooms of violent crime scenes as part of his plan to build a home based entirely upon murder. Abattoir also co-stars Lin Shaye, Joe Anderson, J. Larose, and Michael Paré.

Daily Dead recently had the chance to speak with Bousman about his return to horror for his latest film, why he thrives on making “un-makeable” films, and the long journey of Abattoir from page to screen.

[Writer’s Note: Full disclosure, my significant other (and sometimes contributor to Daily Dead) edited Abattoir, so while we will not be reviewing it, we thought an interview with Bousman would be an appropriate way to give Daily Dead readers insights into the film.]

Let’s start at the beginning and talk about the evolution of Abattoir from the graphic novel to the feature film version. This has been a long time coming.

Darren Lynn Bousman: Yeah, this is the longest I’ve ever been involved with a...

For Jessica (Juliana Harkavy), the last shift at the precinct may be her final shift. Daily Dead is holding a contest for Anthony Diblasi’s Last Shift, and two lucky winners will receive one Blu-ray copy of the film. Also in today’s Horror Highlights: Kickstarter details for Burial Plots and a trailer / release news for the Australian zombie comedy, Me and My Mates vs. the Zombie Apocalypse.

Last Shift Blu-ray Contest – Prize Details: (2) Winners will receive (1) Blu-ray copy of Last Shift.

How to Enter: For a chance to win, email contest@dailydead.com with the subject “Last Shift Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.

Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on April 26th. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States. Only one entry per household will be accepted.

Stars: Juliana Harkavy, Joshua Mikel, J. Larose, Natalie Victoria, Sarah Sculco, Kathryn Kilger, Mary Lankford Poiley | Written and Directed by Anthony Diblasi

Horror is at its best when there isn’t a focus on over doing special effects to try to shock the audience. If a film can make use of its location, add in some lighting and create a feeling of claustrophobia then it can create scares better than any computer can. This is the strength of Last Shift.

Jessica Loren’s (Juliana Harkavy) first shit as a police officer is to stay in a closing police station alone until the hazmat team to come pick-up some bio-hazardous waste still left in the armoury. Meant to be the only person left in the station it’s not long before she finds herself haunted by both the living and the dead.

Last Shift is smart because it builds atmosphere before the horror is brought in.

From RedBand.Ca, Sneak Peek the 'red band' restricted trailer from writer/director Anthony Diblasi's supernatural cop feature "Last Shift", available October, 20, 2015 on Blu-ray and DVD, exclusively from Anchor Bay Entertainment Canada:

"...a rookie cop's first shift during the closing down of a police station turns into a living nightmare..."

Cast includes Juliana Harkavy, Joshua Mikel and J. Larose.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Last Shift"...

For the next several days we’ll be highlighting a series of interview clips for Wind Walkers (review), one of the After Dark Film Festival’s “8 Films to Die For.” On tap today we have actors Chris Kriesa and J Larose.… Continue Reading →

The post Exclusive Wind Walkers Interview Clips: Actors Chris Kriesa and J Larose appeared first on Dread Central.

Magnolia Home Entertainment & Magnet Releasing just sent over the details about the new film, Last Shift, which looks like John Carpenter’s Assault on Precinct 13 (or Rio Bravo) mixed in with a Charles Manson-esque led Satanic Cult. Sounds tasty to me. Check out the trailer above and the details on the release below to satisfy your bloodlust.

From the Press Release

A rookie cop’s first night on duty may very well be her last night alive in Last Shift, arriving on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital Rental/Download on October 6 from Magnolia Home Entertainment under the Magnet Label. Directed and co-written by Anthony Diblasi (Dread) produced and co-written by Scott Poiley (Missionary) and produced by Mary Poiley (Missionary), Last Shift stars Juliana Harkavy (“The Walking Dead”) J. Larose (Dark Places, Saw III and Saw IV) and Joshua Mikel (“Hindsight”) in a supernatural thriller full of “white knuckled scares that will leave you screaming!

The second Cthulhu figure in a three-part series from Warpo will be available this fall. Also: a trailer for The Inhabitants, first details on IFC Midnight's acquisition of Cabin Fever, El Rey Network's Stephen King marathon, and Last Shift on Blu-ray.

Warpo's Cthulhu Figure Series: Press Release: "Chicago, Il (September 9, 2015): Warpo, creators of the Legends of Cthulhu action figures, today released part two of three of Cthulhu: The Great Old One, their retro commercial series for the forthcoming 12” Cthulhu figure.

In keeping with the company’s method manufacturing, the process of development by which Team Warpo creates everything with the mindset and methods of the late 1970s to mid-1980s, the commercial series was created with the look and feel of being an “uploaded artifact” from the era – a rip from an old VHS tape that was used over and over again to capture storylines for the sandbox adventures of childhood.

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...

Stars: Zane Holtz, Glen Powell, Kiowa Gordon, Philip Burke, Johnny Sequoyah, J. Larose, Rudy Youngblood, Castille Landon, Christopher Kriesa | Written and Directed by Russell Friedenberg

From the films from actor/writer/director Russell Friedenberg that I have seen, it seems – at least to me – like he has a fascination with three things: Native American culture; the human psyche and the personal demons we all have; and the idea of the stranger among us (even if that “stranger” is familiar to us). With Wind Walkers he combines all three subjects in a story that follows group of friends and family as they descend into the Everglades swamplands for their annual hunting trip, only to discover that they are the ones being hunted by a malevolent entity tracking them through the Everglades…

Now the idea of supernatural spirits is nothing new in Native American culture, or in horror movies. However Friedenberg poses...

It’s been a long and arduous journey for Darren Lynn Bousman’s Nola-based comic book adaptation, Abattoir. While I was talking to the Saw alumn last week though, he revealed that his haunted house movie had numerous false starts that kept pushing back each hopeful start date, but when shooting finally wrapped about nine months ago, more than jubilation was felt. In the words of Bousman, he felt “vindicated.” Not only had initial production been completed, but he was happy with the final result.

Abattoir still has a long road ahead, though. While chatting with the director during his press rounds for Alleluia! The Devil’s Carnival, I asked why we still haven’t seen any footage from the film besides an early-stages sales trailer. According to Bousman, the visual effects work has been more time consuming than anyone could have predicted, and his ambitious strive for perfection has...

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.

The Bloody Jug Band has released a music video for their song "Beautiful Corpse." The video is heavily influenced by horror as a young mortician falls in love with a dead body; the results are disturbing. And, the clip stars LeeAnna Vamp ("Fiends Forever") and J. Larose (Saw III & IV). The entire video is available below, with the band's latest album, "Rope Burn," already released. The Bloody Jug Band hails from Orlando, Florida. Their musical influences include Jug music, from the '20s and '30s. They continue to use authentic instruments from this period. And, listeners can hear the Southern influences in their latest release. Fans of horror and of music can watch their latest below. Director: Steven Shea. Producers: Randy Molnar & Melissa Gruver. Camera Operator: Chris McDaniel. The music video, for "Beautiful Corpse," is here: A fan page for the film is available here: The Bloody Jug Band...

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...

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...

Tagline: "Fear the ones left behind." Last Shift is a horror film from Skyra Entertainment. The film, previously titled Paymon, involves a late shift and a haunted police station. The film stars Juliana Harkavy, Joshua Mikel, J. Larose and Natalie Victoria. The first movie poster for the Last Shift is hosted here. The graphic shows the supernatural forces, housed with the film. Focusing on a now deceased cult and following, the film brings several maniacal characters back from the grave. Slightly disorienting, the poster shows one character affixed to a wall. Demonic forces will descend, when the Last Shift releases. A release date for the film has not been release. However, a trailer is sure to come this way, shortly. Actress Juliana Harkavy is pictured here. Release Date: Tba. Director: Anthony Diblasi. Cast: Juliana Harkavy, Joshua Mikel, J Larose and Natalie Victoria. A fan page for the film is hosted...

Boasting a legendary cast comprising Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, John Carradine and more, Pete Walker's House of the Long Shadows will be released on Blu-ray by Kino Lorber in time for Halloween. Our latest round-up also includes the trailer and release details for Russell Friedenberg's Everglades-set horror film, Wind Walkers, and news on who will score the sophomore season of Syfy's Dominion.

House of the Long Shadows Blu-ray: According to Blu-ray.com, Kino Lorber will release House of the Long Shadows on Blu-ray this September.

Synopsis: "An American writer goes to a remote Welsh manor on a $20,000 bet: can he write a classic novel like "Wuthering Heights" in twenty-four hours? Upon his arrival, however, the writer discovers that the manor, thought empty, actually has several, rather odd, inhabitants."

Directed by Pete Walker from a screenplay by Michael Armstrong (which, in turn, is based on the novel,...

Acclaimed director Russell Friedenberg’s latest feature, Wind Walkers, has completed post and is primed for an Autumn 2015 release in both the Us and UK and to celebrate, the producers have released the first stills and a brand-new trailer for the film.

A group of friends and family descend into the swamp lands of the Everglades for their annual hunting trip, only to discover that they are the ones being hunted. A malevolent entity is tracking them and they begin to realise that one of their party, Sean (Zane Holtz), may be possessed by something he has brought home from a tour of duty in the Middle East – a demon of war so horrible and deadly that even he is unaware of its devilish presence.

Or are they facing something even more unspeakable? Is a legendary Native American curse about to unleash its dreadful legacy? Has the mysterious Wind Walker beast,...

Lin Shaye returns as Elise Rainer in the upcoming thriller Insidious Chapter 3, with a new photo showing the fan favorite character being haunted by a demon, played by J. Larose. If you're worried that we may not see Elise again after this chapter, fear not, because this is actually a prequel, set before the haunting of the Lambert family in Insidious and Insidious Chapter 2. This story reveals how gifted psychic Elise Rainier reluctantly agrees to use her ability to contact the dead in order to help a teenage girl (Stefanie Scott) who has been targeted by a dangerous supernatural entity.

After writing both Insidious and Insidious Chapter 2, Leigh Whannell makes his directorial debut with Insidious Chapter 3. The filmmaker also returns on the other side of the camera, reprising his role as Specs alongside Angus Sampson's Tucker, Elise's ghost-hunting team from the first two thrillers. Dermot Mulroney, Hayley Kiyoko, Michael Reid MacKay,...

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. Now Bousman and company are back to raise a little hell in The Devil’s Carnival: Alleluia, in which Lucifer ignites a new scheme to rattle his opposition upstairs, as shown in the first official trailer for the horror musical sequel.

From The Devil’s Carnival YouTube channel: “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.

Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman with music composed by Terrance Zdunich and Saar Hendelman, The...

The FrightFest All-Nighter 14 returns to its spiritual home, The Prince Charles Cinema, on Saturday October 25th, with five killer titles, including the world premiere of Anthony Diblasi’s Last Shift.

The evening kicks off with a special preview of The Vicious Brothers Extraterrestrial, a fine blend of Close Encounters and Communion with “some of the most extraordinary special effects and camerawork you’ll see in 2015″. Next up, The ABC’s of Death 2 needs no introduction. The first was a huge draw at FrightFest Glasgow and now attendees can scream along to 26 more deaths by 26 handpicked filmmakers. This is followed by the world premiere of Anthony Diblasi’s demonic horror Last Shift, which had to be dropped from the August line-up because of altered release and completion dates as did the next film – the highly anticipated sequel The Pact II, which has its UK premiere. And Giallo fans will not want...

The Orchard has acquired theatrical and digital distribution rights to director Anthony Diblasi's latest thriller, Missionary. The Orchard is partnering with Freestyle Releasing to distribute the film to cinemas. Stars include Dawn Olivieri (House of Lies, American Hustle), Mitch Ryan (One Tree Hill) and Kip Pardue (Remember the Titans, Driven, The Rules Of Attraction). The film will be co-promoted through The Orchard partnerships with Shock Till You Drop (a division of CraveOnline), and Evolve Media.

Mark Borde, Co-President, Freestyle Releasing, had this to say in his statement.

"Freestyle is teeing up Missionary to deliver a strong per screen average. The film has a solid cast and serious suspense factors to begin with. Add to that our partnership with The Orchard and the excellent marketing support we'll receive from them, and we can only expect great things for this release."

Just in time for Halloween, the feature will open theatrically on October 31, 2014, in 10 major U.

If you were as big a fan of Darren Lynn Bousman and Terrance Zdunich’s musical horror spectacle The Devil’s Carnival as I, you can officially start rejoicing now that production has begun on The Devil’s Carnival 2. If you can remember, a teaser trailer was released way back in 2012 that suggested the hellish carnival inhabitants would be traded for – or joined by – an equally colorful cast of heavenly bodies, and this was confirmed by TechN9ne’s angelic Librarian. Since then, there hasn’t been much movement, but if you’ve been checking up on the project’s social media channels, you’d know that Bousman’s production has officially been given the green light! Alleluia!

Along with some behind-the-scenes photos featuring returning actors like Marc Senter and Briana Evigan, it’s also been announced that David Hasselhoff has joined the cast as what I’m assuming will...

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.

The post The Devil’s Carnival Episode 2 Adds David Hasselhoff appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.

We return with the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a new trailer for Repentance and Rockabilly Zombie Weekend, details on the Sundance Next Fest Lineup, Eat Men Like Air, Mindless, and much more:

First Rockabilly Zombie Weekend Trailer: “When Becky and Grant arrive at their rockabilly-themed wedding, despite warnings of a West Nile Virus outbreak, things go horribly wrong as the mosquito-spread virus spawns zombies, who begin feeding on the wedding guests as well as the other locals. The two newlyweds have to escape along with their family and friends if they ever want to live to see their honeymoon!

Rockabilly Zombie Weekend is a new feature length horror thriller with a rocking twist on the modern zombie film. It’s currently being released on DVD on July 1st, 2014 through Green Apple Entertainment. The film (as well as other merchandise) can...

Over a year ago we told you about an upcoming indie flick called Rockabilly Zombie Weekend, which promised all kinds of undead insanity. Today we've gotten word that the film has been dated for home video release, and you're not going to have to wait very long to get your hands on a copy!

Head over to the official Rockabilly Zombie Weekend website to pre-order the DVD, which begins shipping out on July 1st. While there, you can also purchase the soundtrack CD and learn more about the film.

Written by Tammy Bennett and directed by Jaime Velez Soto, the flick stars Christina Bach, Daniel Baldock, Seth Petruzelli, J. Larose, Randy Molnar, Melissa Gruver, Julie Moss, Michelle Elise, J. Benedict Larmore, Emily Cutting, Mark Chandler, Greg Neff, Jason Ripoll, Scott Singer, and Mandaddy.

Synopsis

When Becky and Grant arrive at their rockabilly-themed wedding despite warnings of a West Nile Virus outbreak,...

Stars: Stephen Moyer, Mia Kirshner, Allie MacDonald, Peter DaCunha, David Keeley, Erik Knudsen, J. Larose, Shamier Anderson, Max Topplin, Michael Copeman, Shawn Ashmore | Written and Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman

When I sat down to watch Devil in the Woods I suddenly had a case of déjà vu because I’ve seen this movie before. I’m confused as to why The Barrens has been released as Devil in the Woods, probably the most confusing part is I’d watched it on VOD as The Barrens in the UK. It’s only a small detail anyway, as Devil in the Woods (as I will call it for this review) is a film worth seeing.

When Richard Vinryard (Stephen Moyer) takes his family on a camping holiday looking to get away from civilisation he is less than impressed to find that the camping ground he used to visit as a child...

Anthony DeBlasi's new film Cassadaga (review) is available now on DVD, and in case you need some added incentive to see it, how about digging on a brand new making-of featurette that goes behind the scenes?

The film stars Kevin Alejandro, Kelen Coleman, Louise Fletcher, Rus Blackwell, Hank Stone, J Larose, and Amy LoCicero.

Synopsis

Cassadaga tells the story of Lily Morel (Kelen Coleman), a post-lingually deaf artist, who participates in a séance in the spiritualist community of Cassadaga. But instead of getting closure with her recently departed sister, Lily contacts the vengeful ghost of a murdered woman. As the ghost becomes increasingly angry and violent, Lily rushes to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding the woman’s death – a task that will bring her face-to-face with a sadistic serial killer who turns his victims into human marionette dolls.

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Earlier this week, 'Cassadaga,' the new feature film from director Anthony Diblasi was released on DVD just under the radar. However, it's a new horror film that absolutely should be on your radar. Why? Not only did I name it one of my Top 10 horror films of 2013, but it's a truly unique genre film that combines a tradition ghost story with a serial killer named "Geppetto," who literally pulls his victims apart limb from limb just to put them back together as a human marionette. It stars Kelen Coleman, 'True Blood's Kevin Alejandro & if you're playing close attention, you'll also spot genre vet J. Larose ('Insidious,' 'Saw III') in there too. There's a lot of weird & wild stuff in the flick, so you need to find it and check it out Asap. (It's also available on VOD right now.)

Here's a fun treat.

It's Tuesday and all any of us can think about is the upcoming weekend, which just so happens to bring us a week closer to the holidays! So how about we distract you from staring at the clock a bit by offering you a chance to score a copy of Anthony Diblasi's (Dread) latest horror/thriller, Cassadaga!

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Look for it on DVD Tuesday, December 31, 2013.

The film stars Kevin Alejandro, Kelen Coleman, Louise Fletcher, Rus Blackwell, Hank Stone, J Larose, and Amy LoCicero.

Synopsis

Cassadaga tells the story of Lily Morel (Kelen Coleman), a post-lingually deaf artist, who participates in a séance in the spiritualist community of Cassadaga. But instead of getting closure with her recently departed sister, Lily contacts the vengeful ghost of a murdered woman.

A fresh crop of images for Anthony Diblasi's (Dread) latest horror/thriller, Cassadaga, has fallen into our laps so we decided to hang 'em online. Just for you guys. You know... as like a pre-Thanksgiving gift! Eat 'em up!

Look for it on DVD Tuesday, December 31, 2013.

The film stars Kevin Alejandro, Kelen Coleman, Louise Fletcher, Rus Blackwell, Hank Stone, J Larose, and Amy LoCicero.

Synopsis

Cassadaga tells the story of Lily Morel (Kelen Coleman), a post-lingually deaf artist, who participates in a séance in the spiritualist community of Cassadaga. But instead of getting closure with her recently departed sister, Lily contacts the vengeful ghost of a murdered woman. As the ghost becomes increasingly angry and violent, Lily rushes to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding the woman’s death – a task that will bring her face-to-face with a sadistic serial killer who turns his victims into human marionette dolls.

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Anthony Diblasi's (Dread) horror/thriller Cassadaga is finally getting ready to make an appearance on home video, and we have a look ahead at what to expect once it gets here. Read on for details.

Look for it on DVD Tuesday, December 31, 2013.

The film stars Kevin Alejandro, Kelen Coleman, Louise Fletcher, Rus Blackwell, Hank Stone, J Larose, and Amy LoCicero.

Synopsis

Cassadaga tells the story of Lily Morel (Kelen Coleman), a post-lingually deaf artist, who participates in a séance in the spiritualist community of Cassadaga. But instead of getting closure with her recently departed sister, Lily contacts the vengeful ghost of a murdered woman. As the ghost becomes increasingly angry and violent, Lily rushes to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding the woman’s death – a task that will bring her face-to-face with a sadistic serial killer who turns his victims into human marionette dolls.

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After a limited theatrical and VOD release, Cassadaga is headed to DVD on December 31st. Here’s a look at the trailer and official cover art:

“Cassadaga tells the story of Lily Morel (Kelen Coleman), a post-lingually deaf artist, who participates in a séance in the spiritualist community of Cassadaga. But instead of getting closure with her recently departed sister, Lily contacts the vengeful ghost of a murdered woman. As the ghost becomes increasingly angry and violent, Lily rushes to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding the woman’s death – a task that will bring her face-to-face with a sadistic serial killer who turns his victims into human marionette dolls.”

Cassadaga – On DVD Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Cast: Kevin Alejandro, Kelen Coleman, Louise Fletcher, Rus Blackwell, Hank Stone, J Larose, Amy LoCicero Directed By: Anthony Diblasi Written By: Scott Poiley and Bruce Wood Distributor: Archstone Distribution

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We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes the first two short films from The Four Players, the New York City Horror Film Festival lineup, details on the new zombie novel Northern Lights, and a Jason mask charity auction:

The Four Players Short Film Release Details: “Screenwriter and director, Evan Daugherty, screenwriter of the 2012 fantasy/action film “Snow White and the Huntsman” (as well as 2014’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “GI Joe 3,” among others) and Maker Studios’ collaborative gaming and geek culture network Polaris have announced the release of “The Four Players,” four new short films, each one re-imagining a different character from Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. franchise. The first two films, “The Fixer” (Mario) and “The Addict” (Luigi) will debut on Polaris beginning November 14…”

To find out more on these four short films, visit: www.

Director and cinematographer Ryan Lightbourn ("Roid Rage") is ready to reveal his first horror feature, "Sleepwalkers". This micro-budget creature feature is now in post-production. The film stars a shining cast of newcomers, such as starlets: Ansley Gordon and Amanda Phillips, horror movie veteran J. Larose ("Insidious 2"), porn star Dale DaBone and. Together, this cast and their characters are drawn to the murky woods of Wekiva Springs, Florida, for an exciting Spring Break. In the darkness, they find more thrills than they expected, when creatures emerge from the local swamps. The first trailer for Lightbourn's Sleepwalkers is available here! The clip shows Kyle (Evans), Kate (Gordon), Amy (Phillips), Owen (Owen) and Evan (Tommy Goodman) enjoying Florida's great outdoors. But,...

by Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com

The first trailer for Ryan Lightbourn (“Roid Rage”) first horror feature Sleepwalkers has released.

Check out the trailer below the official details.

From The Press Release:

“Hell is Empty. All the Devils are Here.”

Director and cinematographer Ryan Lightbourn (“Roid Rage”) is ready to reveal his first horror feature, Sleepwalkers. This micro-budget creature feature is now in post-production. The film stars a shining cast of newcomers, such as starlets: Ansley Gordon and Amanda Phillips, horror movie veteran J. Larose (Insidious 2), porn star Dale DaBone and. Together, this cast and their characters are drawn to the murky woods of Wekiva Springs, Florida, for an exciting Spring Break. In the darkness, they find more thrills than they expected, when creatures emerge from the local swamps.

The first trailer for Lightbourn’s Sleepwalkers is available here! The clip shows Kyle (Evans), Kate (Gordon), Amy (Phillips), Owen (Owen) and...

Tagline: “Hell is Empty. All the Devils are Here.” Florida based director Ryan Lightbourn has completed several short films. His latest was the comical "Roid Rage" (2012). Now, Lightbourn has set his sights on completing his first feature and it is titled Sleepwalkers. Sleepwalkers takes place on Spring Break in the bayous of Florida's deep woods. Truly a creature feature, Sleepwalkers stars Ansley Gordon, Amanda Phillips, horror movie veteran J. Larose (Insidious 2) and Dale DaBone. Fans of horror can view the film's first trailer here. The story for Sleepwalkers involves five friends on vacation. They choose the wrong place to go camping. Soon, creatures emerge from Florida's murky swamps and these monsters turn: Kyle (Ben Evans), Kate (Gordon), Amy (Phillips), Owen (Ben Owen) and Evan (Tommy Goodman) into something hideous! Lightbourn is into body horror. And, viewers can see some of his disturbing creations in this exciting trailer. As well, Sleepwalkers will release throughout.

We recently provided the early details and a few stills from director and cinematographer Ryan (Roid Rage) Lightbourn's Sleepwalkers, and now we're back with two new images and the film's official trailer.

From the Press Release:

“Hell Is Empty. All the Devils Are Here.”

Ryan Lightbourn is ready to reveal his first horror feature, Sleepwalkers, a micro-budget creature feature now in post-production. The film stars a shining cast of newcomers, including starlets Ansley Gordon and Amanda Phillips, horror movie veteran J. Larose (Insidious 2), porn star Dale DaBone, and Doo Doo Brown ("Detroit 1-8-7," B.E.T.’s "ComicView," and "P. Diddy Presents the Bad Boys of Comedy"). Together, this cast and their characters are drawn to the murky woods of Wekiva Springs, Florida, for an exciting spring break. In the darkness they find more thrills than they expected when creatures emerge from the local swamps.

The first trailer for Lightbourn...

In today's Indie Beat, we have the first official trailer for the upcoming 'creature feature' (among my favorite genres), Sleepwalkers. The film recently wrapped up filming and is heavy into post-production. Come inside to check out the trailer and more information on the project!

Here at Cinelinx we like to talk about all aspects of filmmaking and movie news. To that end, we have Indie Beat where we highlight some of the latest news, trailers, and PR releases from the indie filmmaker scene. So if you're an independent filmmaker and want some coverage on our site, be sure to drop us a line at jordan@cinelinx.com.

Director and cinematographer Ryan Lightbourn (“Roid Rage”) is ready to reveal his first horror feature, Sleepwalkers. This micro-budget creature feature is now in post-production. The film stars a shining cast of newcomers, such as starlets: Ansley Gordon and Amanda Phillips, horror movie veteran...

Ryan Lightbourn, director of the awesome short film Roid Rage, has just completed shooting and post-production on his first horror feature Sleepwalkers, a micro-budget creature feature which stars a cast of newcomers including Ansley Gordon and Amanda Phillips, horror movie veteran J. Larose (Insidious 2), porn star Dale DaBone, Tommy Goodman, Ben Owen, and Ben Evans.

Set in the deepest corners of Florida’s woods, five college students attempt to enjoy a festive spring break getaway when they encounter a deadly, nocturnal presence. As horrific events unfold, the group joins forces with a local convenience store owner and a prison escapee. With night time approaching, they must set aside their differences and use their wits to survive.

Sleepwalkers is set for a release sometime in 2014, debuting at several film festivals. In the meantime we have the first trailer, poster and a handful of images from what I consider to be an...

by Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com

After the success of short film Roid Rage, Ryan Lightbourn has wrapped his first feature film Sleepwalkers.

Check out a few images and official details below. A full trailer will be releasing soon!

From The Press Release:

From the mind that first introduced the world to killerhemorrhoids with his decorated short film Roid Rage (screened at over 50 film festivals internationally such as Screamfest La, Another Hold in the Head, Sacramento Horror Film Fest), Bahamian filmmaker Ryan Lightbourn has just wrapped his first feature length film, Sleepwalkers.

Sleepwalkers was completed over the course of only two weeks to accommodate both the most modest of budgets, and a crew that consisted of less than 10 people. In addition, Lightbourn wrote, directed, produced, cast and will be solely responsible for all the post production of the movie (editing, scoring, visual effects, etc.).

What Sleepwalkers lacked in resources, it will...

Director Ryan Lighbourn (Roid Rage) has been busy. He has completed a second horror film titled Sleepwalkers, this year. This indie horror title was shot over two weeks in Florida. The film stars J. Larose (Insidious), Ansley Gordon and several other rising stars. This horror action feature deals with a creature lurking in the backwoods of swampy Florida. A first look at Sleepwalkers is here. The story for the film focuses on five college students out on Spring Break. In there campground, a scary presence makes itself known and they have to join forces with a group of locals to fight it. The film's first poster is here. The graphic shows a bloody heart, with a dark background. The film's tagline promises that "Hell is Empty; All the Devils Are Here." Also, two early stills from the film are hosted below. The photos show some of the action elements, night shooting and characters close up.