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During one of his interviews, Jordan Peele briefly spoke about the aches of writing a horror film. He finds it particularly difficult to convince the audience of his characters willingly putting themselves in dangerous situations – especially the kind that you see in horror films. Oftentimes, they do not use their common sense as they act in a scary situation. After all, as humans, it’s our natural tendency to avoid trouble and protect ourselves. So, it certainly takes genuine persuasion skills to convince the audience of a character’s audience. When it comes to ‘The Man in the White Van’, similar questions take centre stage.

Set in a small town in 1970s Florida, the film follows a family governed by traditional American values of sophistication. In this case, the family patriarch, William (Sean Astin), is not an authoritarian brute. However, as the ‘man in the house’, he definitely makes most of the decisions for others.

Warren Skeels is jumping into the director's chair for his first movie with The Man in the White Van. Skeels previously got his start in the entertainment industry in front of the camera, co-starring in everything from the ABC family comedy Summertime Switch to the drama Surfacing: Aka A Letter from My Father, which he also wrote and produced, while future two-time Emmy nominee Craig Zobel (Mare of Easttown) directed. Skeels went on to make a name for himself as the co-creator of the MTV reality show, Siesta Key, which ran for five seasons on the network.

Skeels has partnered with Sharon Y. Cobb to co-write and direct The Man in the White Van, which marks his feature directorial debut. The movie is based on the true story of Billy Mansfield Jr., a serial killer, child molester and sex offender who, throughout the '70s and early '80s, committed...

Stars: Madison Wolfe, Brec Bassinger, Gavin Warren, Ali Larter, Sean Astin, Tom Gillen, Skai Jackson, Noah Lomax | Written by Warren Skeels, Sharon Y. Cobb | Directed by Warren Skeels

Based in part on the real-life crimes of Billy Mansfield Jr., The Man in the White Van is a 1970s set thriller from director Warren Skeels and co-writer Sharon Y. Cobb. It opens with a prologue set in 1970 showing the killer at work before jumping ahead to 1975 where Annie is riding her horse while Edgar Winter’s “Free Ride” plays on the soundtrack.

Annie is the middle child, with an older sister, Margaret who is about to be presented at the Debutant’s Ball, and a gun-obsessed younger brother Daniel.

Her parents Hellen and William wish she was more like Margaret rather than a tomboy who’s more interested in riding horses than being proper or caring if her legs are properly shaved.

Exclusive: Film Bridge International has picked up international rights to the crime thriller The Man In The White Van, which hits U.S. cinemas on December 13.

Relativity is releasing the flick in the U.S. Film Bridge will be selling the film at the upcoming American Film Market.

The pic is directed by Warren Skeels and stars Sean Astin (Stranger Things), Ali Larter (The Rookie), and Madison Wolfe (The Conjuring 2). The story is based on true events in Florida during 1975 when a series of violent disappearances went unnoticed. Synopsis reads: Young Annie (Madison Wolfe) is targeted by an ominous white van that stalks her every move. As the menace escalates, her parents dismiss her fears, and Annie is soon plunged into a terrifying nightmare that shatters her world.

Skeels directed from a screenplay he penned with Sharon Y. Cobb. The film was produced by Legion M and Garrison Films,...

A while back, Relativity Media picked up the North American distribution rights to director Warren Skeels’ true crime thriller The Man in the White Van from Garrison Film and Legion M, and they’re planning to give the film a theatrical release on December 13th. With that date just two months away, a trailer for The Man in the White Van has now arrived online and can be seen in the embed above.

Inspired by a series of crimes that shook the nation in the 1970s, The Man in the White Van was written by Skeels (who makes his narrative feature directorial debut here) and Sharon Y. Cobb. The story is said to delve into the harrowing experiences of Annie Williams, a spirited family girl, whose carefree existence is turned upside down as she finds herself stalked by an ominous man in a white van. Prone to exaggeration, her parents...

Relativity Media has picked up the North American distribution rights to director Warren Skeels’ true crime thriller The Man in the White Van from Garrison Film and Legion M, Deadline reports, and their plan is to give the film a wide theatrical release on October 11th. With that plan in place, it shouldn’t be long before they release a trailer for the film – but in the meantime, they have unveiled a first look image, which you can check out at the top of this article. Deadline also notes that the filmmakers are going to host a curated panel at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, with cast members in attendance.

Inspired by a series of crimes that shook the nation in the 1970s, The Man in the White Van was written by Skeels (who makes his narrative feature directorial debut here) and Sharon Y. Cobb. The story is said...

Exclusive: Relativity Media has acquired North American rights to Warren Skeels’ thriller The Man in the White Van from Garrison Film and Legion M, slating the film for a wide theatrical release on October 11.

Starring Sean Astin (Stranger Things), Ali Larter (The Rookie), Madison Wolfe (The Conjuring 2) and more, the film is inspired by a series of true crimes that shook the nation in the 1970s and delves into the harrowing experiences of Annie Williams (Wolfe), a spirited family girl, whose carefree existence is turned upside down as she finds herself stalked by an ominous man in a white van. Prone to exaggeration, her parents’ disbelief in her tales of being followed leads to a terrifying Halloween nightmare.

Skeels directed from his and Sharon Y. Cobb’s script, in his narrative feature debut. Terri Lubaroff, Anne Marie Gillen, Skeels, Michael Nole, and Paul Scanlan produced alongside EPs Gary Kompothecras,...

Exclusive: Graham McTavish has signed on to star in Somewhere in Montana, an upcoming indie from writer-director Brandon Smith that will go before cameras later this year.

In the film, the Scottish actor will play John Thomas, a ranch owner who allows a Hollywood production company to come and use his ranch as a location for their movie when he runs into financial difficulties. Eden Matson is exec producing for Nova Vento Entertainment.

“I’m excited to be working on this film with Brandon,” said McTavish. “Not only because this is a script that only comes along rarely in an actor’s career, but also because it fulfills a dream of visiting the beautiful state of Montana. It’s going to be something special that I can’t wait to share.”

“We are lucky to have the opportunity to film...

Exclusive: Sean Astin (Stranger Things), Ali Larter (The Rookie), Madison Wolfe (The Conjuring 2), Brec Bassinger (Stargirl), Skai Jackson (Bunk’d), Gavin Warren (12 Mighty Orphans) and Julianne Arrieta (Reagan) have signed on to star in The Man in the White Van, a true-crime thriller from Garrison Film Productions, Legion M, XYZ Films and writer-director Warren Skeels (Siesta Key).

The film co-written by Sharon Y. Cobb is set in 1974, watching as an ominous white van begins stalking a young girl from the town of Brooksville, Fl. Her parents’ disbelief that this is really happening, given her tendency to exaggerate, leads in the end to a terrifying Halloween nightmare. Pic will explore the origins of the “white van” trope in popular culture, and chart the beginnings of the destruction fomented by real-world serial killer Billy Mansfield Jr.

Wolfe will play the lead role of Annie, with Bassinger cast as Annie’s sister Margaret.

Medicom Toy Corporation will release two vinyl figures of the "King of the Monsters" in October. Also in this round-up: acquisition details on Image Entertainment's June and a look at preview pages from Gunsuits #2.

Godzilla Figures: These Godzilla action figures are part of the Godzilla Vinyl Wars line, which is a collaborative effort between Medicom Toy Corporation and Japanese Sofubi manufacturers.

According to Figures.com, the new figures are due to be released in late October:

"The bright green 1967 Sofubi is modeled after the kaiju depicted in Son of Godzilla, a film which helped bring Godzilla to younger audiences. The Gmk Sofubi is a modern take on the character, styled after Godzilla's grittier, spikier appearance in the 2001 film Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack.

• Godzilla Vinyl Wars Godzilla 1967 Sofubi (Item Code: JUN152393, Srp: $70)

• Godzilla Vinyl Wars Gmk Godzilla Sofubi (Item Code: JUN152394, Srp: $60)"

Image courtesy of Figures.

Just one week after learning that Casper Van Dien would be beating off a supernatural being in an upcoming film entitled June, a clip from the flick has already come across our desk here at the Dread Central offices. How's that for speedy reporting?!

Check out the very first teaser clip, which promises Carrie-inspired thrills and chills!

Kennedy Brice, Addy Miller, Victoria Pratt, Eddie Jemison, Theodora Greece, and Lance Nichols round out the cast.

L. Gustavo Cooper (Velvet Road) directs from a script he co-wrote with Sharon Y. Cobb. Gregor Habsburg (Hellbenders), Jacquelyn Frisco (Tell-Tale), and Duane A. Sikes produce with Raven Banner Entertainment partners Michael Paszt, James Fler, and Andrew T. Hunt.

Synopsis

June is the story about a nine-year-old orphan who has become the vessel of a supernatural being called Aer. June struggles holding Aer back from lashing out when other kids tease and bully her. Aer leaves...

Around these parts we love us some Casper Van Dien. We've had a soft spot for him since his days as Johnny Rico in Starship Troopers. We know the guy has the goods, and hopefully he gets a chance to stretch his legs a bit with the new feature June!

Variety reports that Van Dien and Addy Miller (“The Walking Dead”) have joined supernatural thriller June, shooting later the month in Louisiana.

Victoria Pratt, Eddie Jemison, Theodora Greece, and Lance Nichols have also been cast.

Kennedy Brice (“The Walking Dead”) stars as a 9-year-old orphan who shares her body with an ancient supernatural being whose mission is to destroy mankind to allow nature to prevail on earth.

L. Gustavo Cooper (Velvet Road) will direct from a script he co-wrote with Sharon Y. Cobb. Gregor Habsburg (Hellbenders), Jacquelyn Frisco (Tell-Tale), and Duane A. Sikes will produce with Raven Banner Entertainment partners Michael Paszt,...

Raven Banner Entertainment has acquired worldwide sales rights for the upcoming horror flick June. They will be selling the film at the upcoming European Film Market during Berlinale. June stars The Walking Dead's Kennedy Brice. The film will be directed by L. Gustavo Cooper off of a script by Sharon Y. Cobb and himself. June is a horror story about an innocent 9-year-old orphan girl who shares her body with Aer, an ancient supernatural being whose mission is to destroy mankind to allow nature to prevail on earth.  June must battle with Aer to save the family she has grown to love.The film will be produced by Gregor Habsburg (J.t. Petty's Hellbenders), Duane A. Skies and from Raven Banner, Michael Paszt, James Fler and Andrew T...

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Fending off walkers is one thing, but battling the supernatural? Unless you're Sam and Dean Winchester, that can be a real bitch. Still, somebody's got to do it, and as proven in the past, the devil and his minions don't care how young or old you are.

The word has come that "The Walking Dead's" Kennedy Brice (pictured) will be starring in the supernatural thriller June. L. Gustavo Cooper (Copiii: The 1st Entry and Velvet Road) will direct based on a script by Sharon Y. Cobb and Cooper.

Gregor Habsburg (Hellbenders) and Duane A. Sikes are on board to produce alongside Raven Banner partners Michael Paszt, James Fler, and Andrew T Hunt.

Shooting is scheduled for early spring.

Synopsis

June is a horror story about an innocent 9-year-old orphan girl who shares her body with Aer, an ancient supernatural being whose mission is to destroy mankind to allow nature to prevail on earth.