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It’s embarrassing to even call “The Little Mermaid” (2024) a film. It’s as bad, lazy and sloppy as it can get, reducing characters to stock, vapid types. There’s no attempt to make the delivery arch and camp, even though there’s so much scope here. Leigh Scott has written and directed a film that’s a travesty across the board, the juvenile writing exacerbated by the silliest performances. There’s no redeeming value to be found, only an endless barrage of the most ridiculous scenes that strain your endurance, push the very tether of what you can accept to watch.

Rarely has the trope of the vicious, seductive mermaid poised to kill been so deathly boring. The sinister edge appears forced and crashing in its doling out of stupidities. What could have been fun only comes off as amateurish and unbearably harebrained. It’s as if the makers...

In The Little Mermaid, Leigh Scott transforms the classic fairytale from Disney’s family-friendly narrative to an unsettling R-rated horror story.

The film unfolds on a Caribbean island, where supernatural elements depart from the original’s innocence, dragging the mermaid myth into darker territories. This version draws from Caribbean folklore and Lovecraftian themes, reimagining the mermaid as a malevolent force.

The island setting critically shapes the narrative, placing it between traditional storytelling and modern horror. Supernatural and psychological aspects aim to create tension, yet the film’s slow rhythm often diminishes its ability to shock viewers. Brief glimpses suggest a larger mythology, but the story struggles to weave these cultural threads into a unified whole.

Scott’s work explores a nuanced cultural landscape, attempting to merge traditional stories with global horror conventions. The film’s limited cultural exploration makes it feel like an incomplete vision, leaving audiences pondering the transformation...

It’s the final days before Christmas and since horror is the gift that keeps on giving, the genre is dropping a small handful of final releases down the chimney before the end of the year.

Here’s all the new horror released December 16 – December 22, 2024!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

First up is the psychological horror movie Listen Carefully from director Ryan Barton-Grimley (Hawk and Rev: Vampire Slayers), which hit VOD outlets this past Monday.

In the indie horror film, “When troubled assistant bank manager Andy McNeary’s baby daughter goes missing, he must follow the instructions of a mysterious voice on the other end of a baby monitor to save her before she disappears and his life is ruined forever.”

Ryan Barton-Grimley stars alongside co-star/producer Simone Barton-Grimley (Elijah’s Ashes) and co-star/producer Ari Schneider.

The filmmaking team for Listen Carefully...

There’s a common error made by filmmakers in the horror genre that has led to some appalling movies: they forget that horror should be fun. This isn’t to say that all horror movies should have some humor or camp; I’m not asking Ari Aster to pump up his stories of grief and trauma with cheesy one-liners. But when you set out with a B-movie concept of remaking a fairytale that is most known for its Disney adaptation into a horror movie, the last thing you should do is take yourself too seriously. And, yet, that is exactly what happens in Leigh Scott’s The Little Mermaid.

Something tells us this particular take on The Little Mermaid won't be belting out "Part of Your World" and cavorting with Sebastian and her other aquatic pals "Under the Sea."

Continuing the recent trend of re-adapting Disney favorites such as Winnie-The-Pooh, Mickey Mouse, Pinocchio and Bambi for the horror genre, a new adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson's classic tale is on the way from Lionsgate's Msr Media International and Grindstone Entertainment, and the first full trailer is now online (via Bloody Disgusting).

First published in 1837, Anderson's original story was significantly darker than the Disney animated version and the more recent live-action remake, but turning Ariel (here named Aurora) into a flesh-eating monster might be taking things a bit too far!

This version of the titular mermaid is a member of an ancient, advanced prehistoric society that's unearthed during an archaeological expedition.

According to the official synopsis, "Beauty...

In an exciting turn for fans of horror and classic fairy tales, Lionsgate is set to release a horror version of ‘The Little Mermaid’.

The film, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved story, brings a chilling twist to the age-old tale and is scheduled for a digital release on December 17, 2024.

It’s another bold move following the trend of turning well-loved characters into figures of horror, with recent examples including Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse.

Directed by Leigh Scott, the movie titled ‘The Little Mermaid’ dives deep into a terrifying narrative where beauty merges with horror.

The plot unfolds with Dr. Eric Prince, an archaeologist, and his students discovering an ancient pagan temple in the Caribbean’s depths.

The twist intensifies when Eric encounters a woman resembling a mermaid his team previously met at sea.

As their relationship grows, she draws him into her malevolent underwater realm, presenting...

Following in the wake of Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse getting their own horror movies, Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid is the next to get its own “R” rated twist.

Lionsgate‘s horror movie The Little Mermaid will release on Digital outlets December 17, 2024.

The film is rated “R” for language, violence, and nudity. Lionsgate previews, “Beauty is deceiving and dangerous in this darkly fascinating twist on Hans Christian Andersen’s tale.”

In the upcoming horror movie from director Leigh Scott, “After archeologist Dr. Eric Prince and his students uncover an ancient pagan temple in the depths of the Caribbean, Eric falls for a mysterious woman who resembles a mermaid he and his team encountered at sea.

“As their relationship intensifies, she leads Eric deeper into her evil underwater world until he must choose between true love and the destruction of all humanity.”

Mike Markoff, Jeff Denton, Samuel Selman,...

Disney might be focused on superheroes and other live-action films at the moment, but its core business remains the one of animated films. Because of that, the studio will continue to explore some of its older stories, creating a new take on The Little Mermaid's Ariel.

Per Disney, the upcoming animated series will premiere on Disney Junior on June 27 and will follow a young Ariel and her underwater friends. The new series, which was announced in June 2023, will take elements from the iconic The Little Mermaid, which first premiered in 1989. However, it looks like the 2023 live-action version starring Halle Bailey as the iconic Disney princess sets the base for the new animated series.

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The Little Mermaid and Aladdin co-director John Musker shares his problems with Disney's live-action remakes.

She's making waves Follow 8-year-old Ariel on her adventures across Atlantica in #DisneyJrAriel,...

A year after Disney released its remake in theaters, a new live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid is soon set to be released. However, this one is very, very different from Disney's takes on the classic Hans Christian Andersen story.

From Msr Media International, a horror version of The Little Mermaid is on the way, and it has had a trailer released. The film was shot in 2023 and doesn't yet have a release date, but with a trailer now available, its arrival can't be too far off. The trailer can be watched below.

Related Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3 Confirmed by Producers Creator Rhys Frake-Waterfield confirms a third film in the Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey series following the sequel's success.

The synopsis for the movie reads, "Dr. Eric Prince, an archaeologist, makes a dramatic discovery on a small Caribbean islandproof of an ancient, advanced prehistoric society.

The trailer is released for a horror movie adaptation of The Little Mermaid. The new movie showcases an archaeologist named Eric Prince being seduced by a sinister mermaid. The movie is an adaptation of the original Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale rather than the 1989 Disney musical.

The trailer has arrived for a horror movie version of The Little Mermaid. The upcoming movie, which was directed by Leigh Scott and stars Lydia Helen, Mike Markoff, and Jeff Denton, is the latest project to capitalize on the recent trend of classic children's characters being transformed into horror movie villains. While quite a few of these, including Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey and Bambi: The Reckoning, are part of the interconnected franchise The Twisted Childhood Universe, others like the Grinch-inspired The Mean One and the new Mermaid, come from other studios and producers.

Msr Media International has shared the official trailer for their...

Imagine if the beautiful Ariel in Disney’s animated film The Little Mermaid had sharp teeth and human blood on her lips. Well, that’s exactly what the team behind The Little Mermaid thought when they came up with the concept of this film!

To make one more nostalgic film a traumatic event for the world, Msr Media recently released the trailer for their upcoming horror film. Based on the story by Hans Christen Andersen (the author behind The Little Mermaid), this horrific trailer is everything that Halle Bailey’s film wasn’t!

Halle Bailey as Ariel in The Little Mermaid (2023) The Little Mermaid Is Now A Horrific R-rated film!

It was 2023 when the iconic film Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey was released to average reviews. Based on the character of Pooh, the film was naturally a childhood-ruined moment for millions of people.

The Little Mermaid (1989)

Following that trend,...

The Little Mermaid is one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved fairytales. The story has been made popular by Disney’s 1989 animated feature, which altered a lot of the original story, and which also received a live-action remake in 2023, starring Halle Bailey. But, it seems that this was not the final live-action adaptation of the story, as Msr Media International is bringing us a live-action horror adaptation of Andersen’s story, which recently received its first trailer and poster.

We’re not sure that anyone wanted this, but the horrible slasher Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey opened the door for such endeavors, and based on the information we have, we’re in for a series of (probably bad) low-budget horror adaptations of beloved children’s tales that will satisfy only those with the strongest of stomachs and lowest of expectations.

As per the official site, the movie is currently in...

The latest batch of movie ratings decided upon by the Motion Picture Association ratings board were revealed today, with R ratings going to the likes of The Exorcism, The Strangers: Chapter 1, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga… and something a bit less expected. A new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen story The Little Mermaid is coming our way from Grindstone Entertainment Group, and it has earned an R rating for language, some violence and brief nudity. As it turns out, this is a horror take on The Little Mermaid that has been written and directed by Leigh Scott, whose previous credits include Frankenstein Reborn, The Beast of Bray Road, Exorcism: The Possession of Gail Bowers, Hillside Cannibals, The Hitchhiker, Transmorphers, Flu Bird Horror, Dorothy and the Witches of Oz, and Piranha Sharks, among other things.

Msr Media International shares that Scott’s take on The Little Mermaid has the following synopsis: Dr.

Following in the wake of Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse getting their own horror movies, Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid is the next to get the twisted treatment.

Originally published in 1837, the original tale of The Little Mermaid is now in the public domain, and Msr Media International presents their own horror version of the tale this year.

The Little Mermaid is being distributed by Grindstone Entertainment Group, and the film has officially been rated “R” this week for “Language, some violence and brief nudity.”

In the film from director Leigh Scott, “Dr. Eric Prince, an archaeologist, makes a dramatic discovery on a small Caribbean island—proof of an ancient, advanced prehistoric society. While his dig is in progress, he meets the mysterious and beautiful Aurora Bey and falls in love. Her arrival coincides with several mermaid sightings and strange disappearances.

“When Eric’s friend and mentor,...

Stars: Wayne Gordon, Sadie Newman, Eve Mauro, Jackson Rathbone, Alex Pettyfer, Niki Spiridakos | Written by Sean-Michael Argo, Leigh Scott | Directed by Philippe Martinez

Black Noise is the latest film to follow in the footsteps of Predator and takes a group of highly trained professional soldiers and sends them to a remote location on what should be a simple mission only for it to turn into a battle with something beyond their comprehension. Earlier this year Island Escape added a few twists to make it feel fresh, can Black Noise pull off the same feat?

A large man, uniformed and armed, flees through a Carribean rainforest. Whatever he’s running from must be dangerous, his uniform is torn and he’s battered, bloody, and panicked to the point of shooting at moving foliage. Reaching a house he sees a quad parked in the yard, just what he needs to escape. But...

Exclusive: Boutique film and TV production company Msr Media has set itself the challenge of producing 35 feature films on the dual-island Caribbean territory of Saint Kitts & Nevis over five years.

Msr Media said the total investment in the new deal with Saint Kitts will be 150 million over five years.

The first film will be the action movie Fast Sea, written by Sean Michael Argo and Leigh Scott. Msr Media’s co-founder and main producer Philippe Martinez is producing while Scott will direct. Production is slated to start in January 2023 in Saint Kitts.

The 35-movie commitment follows a meeting this week between Martinez and Saint Kitts & Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew.

Msr Media, which is based in the territory, is set to hire 150 people over the next four months and is finalizing the purchase of a leading hotel in Basseterre, Saint Kitts, which will create 100 new jobs when the hotel reopens.

Call the Supersize Squad!

This may be not considered “Horror” but it stars a few people you may know from the horror world as well as written/directed by Leigh Scott (Chrome Angels, Penny Dreadful Picture Show). Supersize Squad is a parody of The Avengers, Suicide Squad (Which hasn’t even been out yet but tons of pictures have been released), ...

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What do you get when you cross bio-engineering, strippers, deadly fish, gold-flake cinnamon drank, and lovable losers? You get awesome, is what you get. This particular serving of awesome is called 'Piranha Sharks', and it comes to you from the mind of one Leigh Scott. Sigh. Yes, 'Transmorphers' Leigh Scott. No, this is not 'Transmorphers'. Relax.

Piranha Sharks are bio-engineered creatures, that are repackaged, and targeted towards kids, as the year's hot new Christmas item. However, when the animals make their way into the New York water system, it falls on Jackson (Collin Galyean), and his pest-killing buddies (John Wells, and Josh Hammond) to get rid of them, before they destroy the city.

The writing works first, to set this film apart. It takes a shot at many of the cheesy indie cliches, with hilarious class, and accuracy.

Yep. We have reached the point when mockbusters are mockbusting the original mockbusters. Are you ready for Piranha Sharks to get unleashed on the Internet? Wondering why they chose that title instead of Piranhado, which is infinitely better? Read on for details.

The Us release of Piranha Sharks will happen this Friday, August 8th, exclusively on Vimeo OnDemand. Jose Canseco, Kevin Sorbo, David Shuster, and many other familiar faces star.

From the Press Release

Angry Armadillo, Inc., an innovative new distribution company, has announced that they will release Leigh Scott's Piranha Sharks in the United States on August 8. The film will be available for rent or purchase through a strategic partnership with the video hosting company Vimeo. Audiences can also enjoy an extended ten-minute clip for free starting Wednesday, August 6th.

Directed by Leigh Scott, who produced and/or directed fifteen films for The Asylum including Transmorphers in 2007, Piranha Sharks...

The next wild and crazy shark tale is on the way when a study is done to find out just how much money the sea monkey business brings in a year the powers that be decide that it would be good for business if they mass produce and sell their advanced bio weapon in the form of Tiny Great White sharks that are the size of piranhas to the masses. What could possibly go wrong with that idea? From director Leigh Scott comes the film Piranha Sharks. The…...

"Transmorphers" director Leigh Scott is back with a new film, a horror comedy called "Piranha Sharks," starring Kevin Sorbo. And today we have a trailer for the movie. Check it out below. Plot: Great white sharks bio-engineered to be the size of piranhas with the purpose of living in rich peoples exotic aquariums, terrorize New York City when they get into the water supply and do what great white sharks do best. At this point it's unclear if "Piranha Sharks" will be released on TV or DVD. Or if it will ever be released. Trailer:...

First there were Sea Monkeys. Then came the Pet Rock. Then the Tamagotchi. And the Furby. Now comes the newest fad pet set to take the world by storm: genetically-engineered Piranha Sharks!

Nothing bad could possibly come from combining the DNA of sharks and piranhas to create a new form of fashionable fish tank fodder, right?

PiranhaSharks.com is now live so that you too can get in on the crazy by ordering you very own living breathing Piranha Sharks. Even celebs like Jose Canseco are thrilled to the gills with these toothy little bundles of fun. These controversial critters are poised to revolutionize both the toy and pet industry assuming something doesn't go horribly awry, like say the piranha sharks quickly evolving into vicious, swarming maneaters that get loose in the New York City sewer system.

Coincidentally, the newest trailer for Leigh Scott's horror comedy of the same name has also appeared online.

Reviewed by Kevin Scott, MoreHorror.com

The Beast of Bray Road (2005)

Directed by: Leigh Scott

Written by: Leigh Scott

Cast: Jeff Denton (Phil Jenkins), Thomas Downey (Quinn McKenzie), Sarah Lieving (Kelly), Noel Thurman (Pamela Fitske)

One of the many great things about being a horror fan boy and reviewing movies is finding these great little gems that go in your back pocket to pull out for those moments when you want to make a stellar, but obscure recommendation. A suggestion that will almost surely merit a response kind of like “That movie was awesome! I can’t believe that I haven’t heard of it before.” I have two genre films that are my go to recommendations. An amazing zombie comedy flick called “Hide and Creep” that’s up on YouTube in its entirety, and this very solid werewolf flick.

“The Beast of Bray Road” is steeped in some actual...

Exclusive: German distributors have revealed further acquisitions concluded at last week’s European Film Market (Efm) in Berlin.

Ascot Elite Filmverleih, the German distribution arm of Switzerland’s Ascot Elite Entertainment Group, has picked up Yann Demange’s Competition film ‘71, which had been tipped to win the Golden Bear.

The drama, set during the Northern Ireland “Troubles”, was passed over by the International Jury headed by James Schamus, but received a Special Mention from the Ecumenical Jury.

The German distributor also acquired New Zealand director Toa Fraser’s Maori action epic Dead Lands, which is currently in production on the North Island as a UK-New Zealand co-production and is being sold internationally by Xyz Films.

In addition, rights for the motor cycling documentary Road were bought for a straight-for-dvd release from The Works.

Alamode buys new Dardennes

Munich-based Alamode Film, whose acquisitions last year included the Berlinale’s Gloria and the Golden Palm-winner Blue Is The Warmest Colour, joined...

The next wild and crazy shark tale is on the way when a study is done to find out just how much money the sea monkey business brings in a year the powers that be decide that it would be good for business if they mass produce and sell their advanced bio weapon in the form of Tiny Great White sharks that are the size of piranhas to the masses. What could possibly go wrong with that idea? From director Leigh Scott comes the film Piranha Sharks. Sta…...

While the makers of cheesy shark movies keep trying to come up with the next big thing, writer-director Leigh Scott is thinking smaller with his new horror-comedy Piranha Sharks. We’re gonna need a bigger aquarium!

Forget about that Sharknado soon to strike New York City, great white sharks the size of piranhas are swarming the Big Apple in this tongue-in-jaws nature gone amok flick from Leigh Scott (The Penny Dreadful Picture Show, Dorothy & the Witches of Oz).

Josh Hammond, John Wells, Noel Thurman, and Jessica Sonneborn are amongst those forced to contend with the man-eating, mutant, pint-sized apex predators that get loose in the plumbing of New York City.

Synopsis:

Great white sharks bio-engineered to be the size of piranhas with the purpose of living in rich people's exotic aquariums terrorize New York City when they get into the water supply and do what great white sharks do best.

Fans of horror anthologies like Creepshow or Tales from the Crypt will find plenty to love with The Penny Dreadful Picture Show. The film has some flaws, but they are easy to look past thanks to a great blend of horror and humor and the icon creating performance of Eliza Swenson as our tour guide Penny. Writers/Directors Nick Everhart, Leigh Scott and Eliza Swenson have put together an eclectic collection of horror shorts with Penny (who is just looking for love, even if she has to find it on the Internet), Wolfboy (Dillon Geyselaers) and Ned (Collin Galyean) introducing each as we watch in an abandoned movie theater that serves as Penny’s home and place where she is meeting...

Never mind the "Boys" whom everyone touts so very much as the premiere fighters of vampires and other beasties. The Lost Girls are here to kick some ass straight into your hearts! We'll go bump in the night with them Any Time!

It's directed by Leigh Scott and stars Eliza Swenson, Martin Ewens, Alexandra Turshen, Robin Rose Singer, Ramona Mallory, Brandon Stacy, and John Wells; and you can check out the trailer along with the artwork and even a still below.

Synopsis

For centuries the Lost Girls have lived in the shadows, keeping the world safe from vampires and other creatures of the night. Unknown to most of their prey, the Lost Girls are far from human. They are immortal, but how they are is a mystery. When their leader, Gracie, begins dying, that balance is thrown into jeopardy, and the Lost Girls must stop an erupting vampire revolution, race to find a cure,...

Not to be confused with the upcoming Showtime series bearing the title “Penny Dreadful” or the After Dark HorrorFest entry of the same name, The Penny Dreadful Picture Show is a new horror anthology starring Sid Haig, Jeffrey Combs, and ex-wrestler Al Snow.

That Penny Dreadful sure is a popular gal these days!

The Penny Dreadful Picture Show includes three tales of terror, each set in a different decade. Your host is the delightfully creepy Penny Dreadful and her twisted friends Dead Ned and Wolfboy. Horror film legends Sid Haig and Jeffery Combs join actors Al Snow, Collin Galyean, Josh Hammond, Barry Ratcliffe, Sam Soule and Ramona Mallory on this voyage through the history of cinema and your darkest nightmares.

What the actual segments are about is still a bit of a mystery, but it appears the 1970’s segment deals with a vanload of people falling victim to maniacs, and...

The Penny Dreadful Picture Show is a horror film anthology. The film brings England's best monsters to the table. Frankenstein makes an appearance, with Dorian Gray and Dracula also appearing. This creature feature mishmash is set for a release later this year and fans of anthologies can watch the film's first trailer here. The trailer shows a few oddities. Monsters emerge from the woods, a masked character attacks with a chainsaw and characters unclothe - all for your entertainment! Have a look at the clip below, along with cast and crew details. Release Date: 2013. Directors/writers: Nick Everhart, Leigh Scott, Eliza Swenson. Cast: Eliza Swenson, Sid Haig, Jeffrey Combs, Devanny Pinn, Josh Hammond, Al Snow, Kristina Hammond, Brandon Stacy, Alexis Iacono, Barry Ratcliffe, and Collin Galyean. The trailer for The Penny Dreadful Picture Show is here: *set in the Victorian Age of London, England. The film's fan page is here: The Penny Dreadful Picture.

Legendary UK film studio Hammer didn't only dabble in films; Hammer also created thirteen one-hour shorts to be shown on television as Hammer House of Horror. These episodes aired on ITV during the fall of 1980.

I watched Witching Time to get a feel for the release as well as the series. It's a funny thing to pop in a DVD of a made-for-tv series and find the episode shows full nudity before the credits even roll, as is what happens in Witching Time. The UK has always been more open about such things than the supposed 'Land of the Free', and this was certainly true in 1980. That's not to say the nudity shown in Witching Time is overtly lascivious - it's fairly restrained, actually - but it is a reminder how lamely conservative our own "oh please, think of the children" television is.

Witching Time tells the story...

When Jonathan Frid joined the gothic soap opera Dark Shadows in 1967, little did anyone know his portrayal of a tortured vampire Barnabas Collins would be catalyst that would launch the series into stratosphere of pop culture popularity and make the Hamilton, Ontario born actor a legend.

The actor passed away on April 14 at the age of 87 in his home town of natural causes.

Born in 1924, Frid served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. He graduated from McMaster University in 1948, and the following year was accepted at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. He moved to the United States in 1954, and received a Master of Fine Arts degree in Directing from the Yale School of Drama in 1957. Classically trained, Frid spent thirty years in live theater, starring in the first productions at the Williamstown Theater and stage productions in Canada, England and the United States, though occasionally working in television.

The family fun adventure Dorothy and the Witches of Oz is following the yellow brick road to six more theaters on Friday, March 16th . including College Square in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and 20 Grand in Omaha, Nebraska. The epic fantasy film will also now be playing in at Addison Cinemas in Addison, Illinois, Marcus Cinemas Elgin in Elgin, Illinois, AMC Mayfair Mall 18 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Marc Sheboygan in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and Cinema Oshkosh in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Inspired by the writings of L. Frank Baum, the film was written and directed by Leigh Scott and stars Christopher Lloyd, Lance Henriksen, Billy Boyd, Paulie Rojas, Eliza Swenson, Barry Ratcliffe, Sasha Jackson, Mia Sara, Jeffery Combs, Ethan Embry, Sean...

The family fun adventure Dorothy and the Witches of Oz is now playing in select cities and is an entertaining from start to finish. Inspired by the writings of L. Frank Baum, the film was written and directed by Leigh Scott and stars Christopher Lloyd, Lance Henriksen, Billy Boyd, Paulie Rojas, Eliza Swenson, Barry Ratcliffe, Sasha Jackson, Mia Sara, Jeffery Combs, Ethan Embry, Sean Astin and Noel Thurman. Dorothy and The Witches of Oz follows the exploits of the grown Dorothy Gale, now a successful children's book author. As she moves from Kansas to present day New York City, Dorothy quickly learns that her popular books are based on repressed childhood memories, and that the wonders of Oz...

Dorothy and the Witches of Oz is simply a fun time at the movies. It manages to capture what an epic film of its scope should . pure entertainment from start to finish. Fun for the whole family and with a perfect blend of fantasy and comedy, Dorothy and the Witches of Oz reminds of some of the classic family films - such as The NeverEnding Story, The Dark Crystal, Willow and of course The Wizard of Oz. Inspired by the writings of L. Frank Baum, the film was written and directed by Leigh Scott and stars Christopher Lloyd, Lance Henriksen, Billy Boyd, Paulie Rojas, Eliza Swenson, Barry Ratcliffe, Sasha Jackson, Mia Sara, Jeffery Combs, Ethan Embry, Sean...

There hasn't been much news lately regarding Dorothy and the Witches of Oz, but with a limited theatrical run starting Friday, here's a new f/x-laden trailer for the dark family fantasy boasting Lance Henriksen, Jeffrey Combs, Mia Sara, Al Snow, Billy Boyd, Sean Astin, and Christopher Lloyd.

Synopsis:

Children's author Dorothy Gale (Paulie Rojas) makes a decent living continuing her grandfather's series of Oz books. When a new agent enters the scene, Dorothy moves to New York City. In the midst of a major business deal for her books, Dorothy discovers that her books are not based on her imagination, but on repressed memories. While Dorothy struggles with the revelation, she is forced to confront The Wicked Witch of the West, who has descended upon the Big Apple, determined to settle an old score.

The Witches of Oz (formerly Witches of Oz) already received a DVD release in the...

It’s been awhile since there’s been any news regarding Leigh Scott’s Dorothy and the Witches of Oz (formerly just Witches of Oz), but now comes word that the dark fantasy featuring the likes of Lance Henriksen, Jeffrey Combs, Mia Sara, Billy Boyd, Sean Astin, and Christopher Lloyd as “The Wizard of Oz” is getting a limited Us theatrical release this February.

Dorothy and the Witches of Oz follows the exploits of the grown Dorothy Gale (Paulie Rojas), now a successful children's book author, as she moves from Kansas to present day New York City. Dorothy quickly learns that her popular books are based on repressed childhood memories, and that the wonders of Oz are very, very real. When the Wicked Witch of the West shows up in Times Square, Dorothy must find the inner courage to stop her.

Though Witches of Oz has already received a DVD...

If you're a sucker for a quality anthology, you're going to want to see this brand new Christmas Teaser for Leigh Scott's upcoming feature, Penny Dreadful Picture Show Volume One. Based solely on this captivating clip I'm confident in saying the flick looks absolutely bad ass. The film features three separate segments that cover three separate decades, the 60's, 70's and 80's. I'm sure fans can already detect a fine dose of nostalgia given the pe…...

With the Halloween season in full swing, we thought we’d bring you a tasty little treat that ends with a bloody trick. Slash-in-the-Box is a horror short that runs about five minutes, and from the title alone you should already surmise what it’s about and how it isn’t going to end well for someone.

Slash-in-the-Box was written and directed by Nick Everhart (666: The Beast, 2012: Doomsday) with director of photography duty by Leigh Scott (Beast of Bray Road, The Witches of Oz) on a shoestring budget of $2,000. Elizabeth Masucci, Tyler Hollinger, and a not-so-innocent jack-in-the-box star.

Enjoy!

Slash-In-The-Box from Nick Everhart on Vimeo.

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Produced by Imaginarium and directed by Leigh Scott, The Witches of Oz (2011) is a short TV mini-series which revisits the magical Wizard of Oz world from a modern point of view. With quite a few known names in the cast – such as Christopher Lloyd, Lance Henriksen, Sean Astin and Billy Boyd – the story presents a grown up Dorothy Gale who is now an acclaimed children’s book author.

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Actress/model Chanel Ryan tells us that since she made the decision to switch her focus full time to acting, she has been busy with a number of new 'genre' feature film projects.

"I Just finished shooting the comedy/horror film 'Bad Kids Go To Hell' in Texas and Wow was it Hot!," said Ryan. "We basically went straight from filming in Dallas to San Diego Comicon to unveil the teaser, and do a bit of promotion.

"'Bad Kids' started out as a best selling indie comic book series/graphic novel of the same name, written by Barry Bazza Wernick who is also the film's producer. Matthew Spradlin is the director.

"Fans of the series will be happy to know that since both writers were on set everyday, the project is staying true to the comic in production, script & mood...sort of a "Breakfast Club" meets 'The Grudge'.

Chanel Ryan has a lot going on and definitely one to be on the look out for! The model/actress will soon be seen in several upcoming horror projects including Bad Kids Go To Hell (we talk about that) and more. She's every geeks dream girl, smart and as funny as she is pretty and then some, plus she loves Brian Shirley's Crocaloctopus and I like that a lot! Check out my newest crush and latest Versus with actress Chanel Ryan.

Brian  S- Ok, you started out modeling and have ended up acting. How did you get into acting?

Chanel Ryan- This is true. At the time I had done a couple of modeling jobs and was having dinner at my friends Traci & Stephi"s house.  We lived close to the beach so had just come in and were still in our swimsuits.  Their older sister was a...

Netflix has revolutionized the home movie experience for fans of film with its instant streaming technology. Netflix Nuggets is my way of spreading the word about independent, classic and foreign films being made available by Netflix for instant streaming. Important Note: There may be some films that do not become available on the specified dates. This is merely a report of the most accurate release dates I can find, but is not directly confirmed by Netflix themselves.

Dev.D (2009)

Streaming Available: 06/14/2011

Synopsis: Because they come from different castes, Dev (Abhay Deol), the son of a tax collector, and his true love, Paro (Mahie Gill), are not allowed to marry. After Paro’s family sends her to Calcutta, where she marries an older, wealthy widower, Dev despairs. He soon meets prostitute Chanda (Kalki Koechlin) and gradually spirals down into a life of overindulgence in this adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s best-selling novel Devdas.

A look at what's new on DVD today:

"And Soon the Darkness"

Directed by Marcus Efron

Released by Anchor Bay Entertainment

A remake of the 1970 British thriller of the same name, director Marcos Efron transplants the story from France to Argentina where two friends' bike ride across the mountains takes a turn for the disastrous when one mysteriously disappears. "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane" star Amber Heard and "The Unborn"'s Odette Yustman bring their collected screaming ability to this horror film. Karl Urban and "Babel"'s Adrianna Barraza co-star.

"The American"

Directed by Anton Corbijn

Released by Universal Home Video

Ahh, Focus might've suckered unsuspecting moviegoers at the multiplex with an amped-up action ad campaign for this elegaic account of the last assignment of a hit man (George Clooney) - "The American" scored an impressive D- from Cinemascore as it became the number one film at the box...

Bleeding Cool has posted the trailer for The Witches of Oz. The film (which appears to be a sequel of sorts to the original The Wizard of Oz story) is directed by one Leigh Scott, a veteran filmmaker from Hollywood knock-off masters Asylum. Transmorphers is amongst the number of features he’s made for the company (no prizes for guessing which franchise was being paid “homage” to there) .

Wonder if Oz is any good? It looks well shot and the effects work appears to be more than adequate for this type of low-budget fantasy flick. This has been produced by an independent company called MarVista Entertainment Inc, who seem to have a little more money then Asylum, as the ensemble cast proves. B-movie regulars like Christopher Lloyd, Lance Henrikson and Jeffrey Combs are all present and correct, and it’s also a shrewd move on the company’s behalf to...

Check out the first featurette and three posters from the upcoming Leigh Scott’s fantasy/comedy The Witches of Oz 3D.

The Witches of Oz 3D story takes a fresh angle on L. Frank Baum’s classic The Wizard of Oz andfollows the exploits of Dorothy Gale, now a successful children’s book author, as she moves from Kansas to New York City.

Dorothy quickly realizes that the dreams on which she based her books were actually childhood memories, and that the wonders of Oz are very, very real. When the Wicked Witch of the West appears in Times Square, Dorothy must find inner courage to stop her.

The Witchesof Oz 3D Poster

The film began principle photography in December 2009 and wrapped in early February 2010. It was filmed on location in various cities in Connecticut including Hartford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Easton and Ridgefield as well as utilizing studio space at Palace...

Maybe this will help us get the taste of 'Tin Man' out of our mouths. Finally.

Not since 1987's made-for-tv Return to Oz have I been this excited about an Oz film. Let's face it - the original musical 1939 version with Judy Garland reduced the menacing, opium-induced political propaganda originally created by L. Frank Baum to so much MGM glitter and Oscar romance. But Fairuza Balk's first starring role, as Dorothy Gale who returns to Oz to face an evil Nome King, a headless princess, wheeled human punk rockers who chase you through the streets of the broken Emerald City, and talking chickens, was awesome. And since then?

Just more gibberish in musical form and a really bad made-for-tv SyFy Channel Dorothy movie that I think we'd rather all forget.

But now comes The Witches of Oz, directed by Leigh Scott (he of the many many many...

Are you bored of the same old TV shows? Tired of the mainstream? Then check out this round-up of alternative movies and series showing on UK television tonight…

8.10pm Global Effect (Movies4Men)

A team of mercenaries are sent into the jungle to rescue a kidnapped scientist who holds the key to a devastating virus. But there mission takes a turn for the worse when they run into smugglers.

9.00pm Flu Bird Horror (Movies24)

Townspeople fight for survival when giant birds spread a deadly virus in this cheesy horror directed by The Asylum’s Leigh Scott.

10.00pm Circuit Breaker (CBS Action)

Sexy sci-fi space bound shenanigans when a rescue mission goes awry and unleashes a demented killer robot on a family. Stars Richard ‘21 Jump Street’ Grieco and Corbin Bernsen.

11.00pm Spartacus: Blood and Sand (Bravo)

Brand new and highly-anticipated Us swords and sandals epic following the adventures of the legendary gladiator.

The other day we told you about Leigh Scott's Witches of Oz 3D and treated you to an outtake in which co-star Lance Henriksen worked with an uncooperative kitty. Today we have a promo trailer for the fantasy thriller that updates L. Frank Baum's classic kiddie tale.

Witches of Oz follows the exploits of the grown Dorothy Gale, now a successful children's book author, as she moves from Kansas to present day New York City. Dorothy quickly learns that her popular books are based on repressed childhood memories and that the wonders of Oz are very, very real. When the Wicked Witch of the West shows up in Times Square, Dorothy must find the inner courage to stop her.

Witches of Oz boasts quite the impressive cast: Chistopher Lloyd (as the Wizard of Oz), Lance Henriksen, Ferris Bueller's girlfriend Mia Sara, Re-Animator Jeffrey Combs, Silent Bob sidekick Jason Mewes,...

Principle photography has wrapped on writer/director Leigh Scott.s The Witches of Oz 3D and now the film is starting to take flight all over the Internet with a new website, a presence on Facebook, and clips popping up on YouTube. Blackthorn Pictures first feature film and Scott.s most ambitious project to date, The Witches of Oz 3D story takes a fresh angle on L. Frank Baum.s classic The Wizard of Oz and stars Paulie Rojas as Dorothy Gale, Billy Boyd as Nick Chopper, Eliza Swenson as Billie Westbrook, and Christopher Lloyd as the Wizard of Oz. It also features performances from Mia Sara, Sasha Jackson, Lance Henriksen, Jason Mewes, Jeffrey Combs, Noel Thurman, Sean Astin and Ethan...