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Exclusive: Off the success of their viral short film The Crossing Over Express, writing duo Luke Barnett and Tanner Thomason have signed with Kaplan-Stahler for literary representation.

Amassing nearly two million views and an outpouring of messages from people around the world since its release last month on X, the short tells the story of a man seeking one last conversation with his late mother. The project came together 20 years after Barnett’s own mom passed away when he was just 17. With only “a handful of pictures and zero videos” of her, on his birthday a couple of years ago he received a text message from an unknown number which simply said “Happy Birthday” and contained a YouTube link.

“I clicked it, and my heart stopped. It was my mom,” Barnett recalled on X. In the video, she was “telling me how proud she was of me and how she wondered what I’d become.

Are you shocked to learn the author of /Film's three Halloween Horror Nights articles this year is a haunted attraction addict? Invite me to your Halloween mazes, hayrides, docked ocean liners, and Shaqtoberfests. I crave haunt season entertainment. Even better, I crave "Haunt Season Horror" movies. Is that trademarked? Can I coin that terminology?

Haunt Season Horror titles must take place in a Horror Nights-like maze or immersive experience, turning seasonal amusements into slaughterhouse backdrops. Marquee examples would be "Hell Fest," your corporate-branded Six Flags Fright Fest take, or "The Houses October Built," which ventures into the less moderated realm of do-it-yourself haunts. These films prey upon the rational fears of patrons who attend these pop-up "Scarehouses," stripping away the safety of regulated horror experiences. What happens when a killer infiltrates a place where commercial terror is purchased at a premium? It's the ultimate Halloween treat.

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A couple of years ago, Luke Barnett heard from his mother – even though it had been 20 years since she died. The actor-filmmaker received a text from an unknown number with a YouTube link to a video his mother had made when he was 16, telling him how proud she was of him. It was particularly jarring, as he didn’t have many photos and no video of her. It turned out, his friend Jon’s father had recently discovered it on an old VHS tape and had it put online.

“The video really shook me up,” says Barnett. “It took me back to my last conversation with my mom. She was in the hospital, in a coma, and they let me go in one last time.” He was just 17 at the time, and says it ended up being more like a confession. “From talking to people years later, I learned that...

Working with friends to make a movie can sometimes create resounding critical and financial success, while other times, the collaboration is just a self-indulgent and futile attempt to gain fame. The filmmaking trio behind the new religious-based comedy satire, ‘Faith Based,’ including Vincent Masciale, Luke Barnett and Tanner Thomason, is part of the former group, […]

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Exclusive: Gravitas Ventures has picked up the North American distribution rights to Faith Based, the Luke Barnett-scripted indie comedy that stars Jason Alexander, Tanner Thomason, Margaret Cho, David Koechner, Lance Reddick, as well as Barnett. Vincent Masciale directed the film which will be available in select theaters and on digital, cable, and satellite VOD platforms on October 9.

The plot focuses on two slacker friends who come to the realization that every low budget Christian movie starring 90’s TV actors makes millions of dollars. They soon set out on a mission to make “A Prayer in Space”, the story of the first prayer ever to be prayed… in space.

Christoph Sanders, Carly Craig, Richard Riehle, Marlon Young, Danielle Nicolet, YouTube star Lisa Schwartz, Chris Marquette, and Danny Woodburn round out the cast.

Barnett, Masciale, Thomason, and Tim Kerigan produced the pic, which premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

Apologies if this offends anyone, but faith based films almost exclusively are terrible. In fact, they’re ripe for parody. After all, movies made on the cheap, appealing to an audience that only cares about quality in the broadest sense of the word, and can almost be assured of turning a profit, are easy targets. The upcoming film Faith Based takes a comedy and satirical look at what would happen if a couple of regular guys, on the hunt for a quick buck, opted to make one themselves. The premise has a lot of potential, which luckily for audiences, leads to a charming flick with more on its mind than simply having a laugh at this inherently silly genre. The movie is, as mentioned, a comedy, centering on two fairly dim-witted friends. Luke (Luke Barnett) and Tanner (Tanner Thomason) are buds who love cinema, aren’t the smartest, and need to make some money.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has announced the lineup for its 35th edition, which will take place from January 15 to 25. There will be 47 world premieres and 71 U.S. premieres, with 50 countries represented overall, in addition to starry tributes that serve as an awards season stop for top Oscar contenders. Among those feted in their respective categories will be Renée Zellweger (American Riviera Award), Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver (Outstanding Performers of the Year Award), Laura Dern (Cinema Vanguard Award), Brad Pitt (Maltin Modern Master Award), along with the winners of the Virtuosos Award: Awkwafina, Taron Egerton, Cynthia Erivo, Beanie Feldstein, Aldis Hodge, George MacKay, Florence Pugh, and Taylor Russell.

The Sbiff is also unique in its yearly celebration of below the line talent. The crafts artists who’ve won the Variety Artisans Award this year are Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (“Frozen II”), Michael Giacchino (“Jojo Rabbit”), Kazu Hiro...

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (Sbiff) announced on Monday the lineup for the 35th edition, which will run January 15 to 25, 2020. The festival will feature 47 world premieres and 71 U.S. premieres from 50 countries, along with tributes with the year’s top talent, panel discussions and free community education and outreach programs.

Sbiff 2020 will start with the Opening Night Film on Wednesday, January 15, at the historic Arlington Theatre with the U.S. Premiere of “A Bump Along The Way” directed by Shelly Love and starring Bronagh Gallagher, Lola Petticrew, Mary Moulds, Dan Gordon and Brendan Farrell.

“A Bump Along The Way” is female-led, feel-good, comedy drama set in Derry, Northern Ireland, about a middle-aged woman whose unexpected pregnancy after a one-night stand acts as the catalyst for her to finally take control of her life and become the role model her teenage daughter needs and craves.

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Several years ago, writer Luke Barnett and director Vincent Masciale’s short film Fear, Inc entered the Bloody Cuts contest. The short placed in the Top 5, where it stood alongside another short film that saw viral acclaim: Lights Out. It was a short made out of blood, sweat, and tears, all set to a series […]

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Exclusive: Margaret Cho and David Koechner have been set to round out the cast of the satirical indie comedy Faith Based, joining Luke Barnett, Tanner Thomason, Jason Alexander, Lance Reddick, Danielle Nicolet, Carly Craig, Danny Woodburn and Christoph Sanders.

Directed by Vincent Masciale, the pic is about two friends who come to the realization that all “faith based” films are extremely profitable and set out on a mission to make one of their own.

Cho will play the CEO of ChristFlix, a Netflix for Christian cinema, while Koechner is Butch Savage, a washed up 1980s action star the main characters are trying to get to star in their movie.

Production is currently underway. Lone Suspect is producing with Giles Daoust of Title Media, Thomason and Tim Kerigan. Catherine Dumonceaux, Reddick, and Matthew Emerson are executive producers.

Cho is repped by Wme and manager Sarah Martin.

Jason Alexander has joined the cast of Christian film industry satire Faith Based from director Vincent Masciale and writer Luke Barnett.

The movie is currently filming in Los Angeles. It follows two friends (Funny or Die regulars Barnett and Tanner Thomason) who come to the realization that all "faith based" films are "extremely profitable and set out on a mission to make one of their own."

Alexander, best known for playing George Costanza on Seinfeld, will play Nicky Steele, "the eccentric head of a weight loss tea pyramid scheme and hero to Barnett’s character."

Alexander joins ...

Jason Alexander has joined the cast of Christian film industry satire Faith Based from director Vincent Masciale and writer Luke Barnett.

The movie is currently filming in Los Angeles. It follows two friends (Funny or Die regulars Barnett and Tanner Thomason) who come to the realization that all "faith based" films are "extremely profitable and set out on a mission to make one of their own."

Alexander, best known for playing George Costanza on Seinfeld, will play Nicky Steele, "the eccentric head of a weight loss tea pyramid scheme and hero to Barnett’s character."

Alexander joins ...

In today’s film news roundup, Sarah May Sommers is starring in “American Cherry,” Jason Alexander has signed on to a film, Outfest has a new leader and BAFTA has awarded student prizes.

Castings

Jason Alexander has joined the cast of “Faith Based,” a comedy from director Vincent Masciale and writer Luke Barnett.

The satire of the Christian film industry follows two friends, played by “Funny or Die” regulars Barnett and Tanner Thomason, who come to the realization that all “faith based” films are extremely profitable and set out on a mission to make one of their own.

Alexander will play the eccentric head of a weight loss tea pyramid. The previously announced ensemble includes Lance Reddick, Danielle Nicolet, Carly Craig, Danny Woodburn, and Christoph Sanders.

The news was first reported by Deadline.

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Sarah May Sommers, who plays a Manson Family member in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” is...

Exclusive: Seinfeld alum Jason Alexander has signed on to join Faith Based, an indie comedy from director Vincent Masciale and writer Luke Barnett currently filming in Los Angeles.

It’s a satire of the Christian film industry that follows two friends, Barnett and Tanner Thomason (both Funny or Die regulars), who come to the realization that all “faith based” films are extremely profitable and set out on a mission to make one of their own.

Alexander, who earned multiple Emmy noms for his role as George Costanza, will play Nicky Steele, the eccentric head of a weight loss tea pyramid scheme and hero to Barnett’s character.

Lance Reddick, Danielle Nicolet, Carly Craig, Seinfeld alum Danny Woodburn and Christoph Sanders are among the cast.

Lone Suspect is producing with Giles Daoust of Title Media, Thomason and Tim Kerigan. Exec producers are Catherine Dumonceaux, Reddick, and Matthew Emerson.

Alexander, whose recent...

Exclusive: Last Man Standing actor Christoph Sanders and Carly Craig (ABC’s American Housewife) have signed on for the satirical comedy film Faith Based, from director Vincent Masciale and writer Luke Barnett. Rounding out the cast are Danny Woodburn (Seinfeld), YouTuber Lisa Schwartz, Richard Riehle (Office Space), Mindy Sterling (Austin Powers), Marlon Young (Entourage), and David Ury (Lodge 49). Barnett and Tanner Thomason are starring in pic about two idiot friends who come to the realization that all “faith based” films make buckets of cash, so they set out on a mission to make one of their own. Lance Reddick (John Wick films) and Danielle Nicolet (The Flash) previously were announced as part of the cast. Producers are Lone Suspect, Giles Daoust for Title Media, Thomason and Tim Kerigan. Catherine Dumonceaux and Matthew Emerson are executive producers. Sanders, known for his role as Ned Banks in the CBS series Ghost Whisperer,...

Golden Globe-winning actress Jacqueline Bisset (Dancing on the Edge) and Kelly Blatz (Fear the Walking Dead) will star as the title characters in Loren and Rose, an indie film written and directed by Russell Brown. The story centers on a promising filmmaker and an iconic actress who forms a special bond over a series of lunches at the same otherworldly restaurant — only to face an untimely illness which threatens to tear them apart. Filming currently underway in Los Angeles. Valeria Lopez is producing for Wise Lars LLC. Bisset is repped by Kimberly Hines of Framework Entertainment, while Blatz is with Luber Roklin Entertainment and Innovative Artists.

Matt Cook from the CBS comedy Man With A Plan is set to lead the indie comedy, Film Fest. Marshall Cook will direct the film, which he co-wrote with Paul Alan Cope. It follows struggling filmmaker, Logan Clark...

John Wick actor Lance Reddick has come aboard Faith Based, a satirical take on the Christian film industry from Lone Suspect. Vincent Masciale is directing the comedy, which is also being produced by Giles Daoust of Title Media, Tanner Thomason, and Tim Kerigan. Luke Barnett wrote the script about two idiot friends (played by Funny or Die regulars Barnett and Thomason) who come to the realization that all “faith based” films make buckets of cash, they set out on a mission to make one of their own. Reddick will play Barnett’s disapproving, adoptive father and pastor of Elevate, a hipster church in North Hollywood. He’ll appear in the next John Wick installment, out this Friday, and currently stars in the Amazon Prime series Bosch. Catherine Dumonceaux and Matthew Emerson serve as executive producers on Faith Based. Reddick is repped by Paradigm, Grandview, and attorney James Hornstein.

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The faith-based film industry is getting the comedy treatment thanks to director Vincent Masciale and writer Luke Barnett.

The two — who worked regularly with Funny or Die before launching their own Lone Suspect production company — are teaming on Faith Based. Described as a satire of the Christian film industry, the movie will see Barnett and Tanner Thomason (another Funny or Die regular) play two idiot friends who realize that all faith-based films make "buckets of cash" and then set out on a mission to make one such movie of their own.

Lone Suspect will produce with Giles ...

The faith-based film industry is getting the comedy treatment thanks to director Vincent Masciale and writer Luke Barnett.

The two — who worked regularly with Funny or Die before launching their own Lone Suspect production company — are teaming on Faith Based. Described as a satire of the Christian film industry, the movie will see Barnett and Tanner Thomason (another Funny or Die regular) play two idiot friends who realize that all faith-based films make "buckets of cash" and then set out on a mission to make one such movie of their own.

Lone Suspect will produce with Giles ...

Exclusive: Daniel Stern, best known for films like the Home Alone movies and City Slickers, will direct, produce and star in Everything’s Peachy, a relationship comedy which he also wrote. The script is based on Stern’s Off-Broadway play Barbra’s Wedding. Luke Barnett and Vincent Masciale will also produce the project through their shingle Lone Suspect.

The story follows a marriage on the edge of disaster — two people coming to terms with their own failures while also glimpsing into the twisted psyche of an actor who can’t let go of his dream.

Stern, Barnett, and Masciale previously collaborated together on a workplace horror-comedy series Captain Karl’s Institute for the Abnormally Bizarre, which was setup at eOne.

Stern, who directed 1993 baseball comedy Rookie of the Year, most recently recurred and directed episodes of the Wgn America series, Manhattan. He’s set to co-star in the time-travel...

Exclusive: Lin Shaye of the Insidious franchise) and Lost alum Sonya Walger are set for the indie crime thriller, Anderson Falls, joining Shawn Ashmore, Gary Cole, Daniella Alonso, Richard Harmon and Vahina Giocante in the film from Title Media and Lone Suspect.

French director Julien Seri is directing the film, which follows Detective Jeff Anderson (Ashmore) who, after his wife’s suicide, becomes convinced that she has in fact been murdered. Obsessed with his investigation, Anderson finds out that his wife was the victim of a team of father-and-son serial killers. He’ll have to break all the rules to stop them from killing other women.

Giles Daoust wrote the script and will produce via Title Media with Lone Suspect’s Luke Barnett and Vincent Masciale as well as Mike Macari from Koji Productions. Catherine Dumonceaux will serve as executive producer.

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In today’s film news roundup, Sony hires a former attorney to write the “Jagged Edge” script, “Anderson Falls” rounds out its cast, and “Dr. Brinks & Dr. Brinks” is sold.

Development

Sony is moving ahead with its remake of “Jagged Edge,” hiring attorney-turned-screenwriter Melissa London Hilfers to pen the script for the Halle Berry-starrer.

Doug Belgrad’s 2.0 Entertainment banner is co-financing the film. Belgrad is producing with Matti Leshem. Berry plays a defense attorney in the pic.

The original 1985 thriller “Jagged Edge” starred Glenn Close and Jeff Bridges. Bridges’ publisher character was accused of murdering his heiress wife. Close portrayed the lawyer for Bridges’ character and Robert Loggia was nominated for an Oscar for his role as a private detective.

Hilfers was a litigator for Cravath, Swaine & Moore before becoming a screenwriter. She’s repped by UTA, and Alan Gasmer and Friends. The news was first reported by Deadline Hollywood.

Exclusive: Gary Cole and Shawn Ashmore have been tapped to star in Anderson Falls, an indie crime drama from Title Media and Lone Suspect. French director Julien Seri, whose films include Yamakasi and Night Fare, is attached to helm the pic, which will begin shooting this summer in Los Angeles.

The film follows Detective Jeff Anderson (Ashmore) who, after his wife’s suicide, becomes convinced that she has in fact been murdered. Obsessed with his investigation, Anderson finds out that his wife was the victim of a team of father-and-son serial killers and sets out to stop them from killing other women.

Luke Barnett and Vincent Masciale of Lone Suspect are producing with Giles Daoust of Title Media and The Ring franchise executive producer Mike Macari of Koji Productions. Catherine Dumonceaux will serve as the executive producer.

Title Media and Lone Suspect have collaborated before horror-comedy Fear, Inc, starring Abigail Breslin,...

In today’s Horror Highlights, we have five new character posters for a film currently showing at Cannes, Painkillers. Also: a look at a behind-the-scenes video for Venom #1, and The Night of the Virgin trailer and release details.

Painkillers Character Posters Revealed: Press Release: Press Release: "May 14th, 2018 – Title Media, Lone Suspect and Kew Media have released the first round of artwork for Painkillers, a dramatic horror thriller from director Roxy Shih. Kew is currently selling the film at Cannes.

The set of character poster features stars Adam Huss (Power), Madeline Zima, Grant Bowler, Debra Wilson, and Mischa Barton.

This marks the second feature from director Roxy Shih (The Tribe). Giles Daoust wrote the script, which received several awards and nominations in festivals and screenwriting competitions.

Luke Barnett and Vincent Masciale produced the film under their Lone Suspect banner alongside Giles Daoust for Title Media. Mike Macari (The Ring franchise...

Headlining today's Horror Highlights is a clip from Dave and Lou Elsey's haunting short film Keep the Gaslight Burning. Co-starring critically acclaimed makeup artist Rick Baker and Markie Post, the short film's fire will burn brightly this summer. We also have a look at the short film Let it Die and eight images from the new movie Painkillers.

Keep the Gaslight Burning Clip Revealed: "A brutal murder, a grand and gothic house, a vengeful ghost ... they're the elements that Oscar®-winning director Dave Elsey (Best Achievement in Makeup: The Wolfman) and co-director Lou Elsey combine in the brand-new short film Keep The Gaslight Burning --and they're joined by another film makeup legend, seven-time Oscar® winner Rick Baker, who plays a pivotal role, as well as acclaimed actress Markie Post (above).

Keep The Gaslight Burning will make its official public debut this summer ... but for now, we wanted to share...

No stranger to the independent circuit, Roxy Shih is a Taiwanese-American filmmaker who has screened her work at acclaimed festivals such as the La Asian Pacific Film Festival, SXSW, Toronto Independent, and Dances with Films.

“The Tribe,” her debut feature film, earned her various awards, including Best Director at Other Worlds Austin. Having just recently wrapped production on the first season of the new sci-fi anthology series “Dark / Web,” Shih has now been tapped to take on her second feature: the genre-twisting thriller “Painkillers.” The film is written by Giles Daoust, best known for his screenwriting work on genre pictures like “The Room” (no, not that “The Room” and “Artifacts”).

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Luke Barnett and Vincent Masciale will produce under their Lone Suspect banner, alongside Daoust and Catherine Dumonceaux on behalf of Title Media. Mike Macari and Alain Berliner are executive producing.

Like Evelyn, the soundtrack for The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave (1981) has risen to visit the Earth once more courtesy of Mondo and Death Waltz Recording Company. Also in today's Highlights: three new clips from Fear Inc., details on the one-shot comic, Dante, and a look at the Don't Knock Twice demo Trailer.

Mondo and Death Waltz Recording's The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave Vinyl Soundtrack: From Mondo: "Death Waltz Recording Company is proud to exhume another classic soundtrack from the world of horror cinema with Bruno Nicolai's incredible score to the 1981 Emilio Miraglia Giallo The Night Evelyn Came Out Of The Grave (aka La Notte Che Evelyn Usci Dalla Tomba). The film is as mad as its title; Evelyn is dead before it starts and her previously institutionalized husband Alan, who has begun to murder strippers as a form of therapy, is duped by...

Fear Inc. introduces an idea that’ll have most horror fans licking their lips, but ultimately fails to stick multiple landings. Director Vincent Masciale attempts to out-meta heavyweights such as Cabin In The Woods, but his self-serving plea to genre lovers comes across as more desperate than inspirational.

Characters talk in dialogue from past genre classics, making Luke Barnett’s screenplay seem poser-ish by incessantly focusing on past classics instead of investing in a righteous fake company. Fun horror appreciation (a Mimesis inspiration) unravels as “reveals” keep on whiffing, until you’re sick and tired of hitting the restart button. Not everyone can be Shyamalan right out the gate, and – unfortunately – when tricks aren’t also treats, everything falls apart.

Lucas Neff stars as Joe Foster, a horror movie buff who has become bored with the predictability of life. Girlfriend Lindsey (Caitlin Stasey) hopes to motivate her slacker lover, but...

A new horror film is set for the Halloween season. Vincent Masciale's Fear, Inc. will debut late in October. The film involves a horror junkie and a company that delivers the greatest scares. Written by Luke Barnett, the first trailer for Fear, Inc. is now available. The clip shows a group of friends harried by mostly unseen characters. More details on Fear, Inc. are hosted here. The film had its World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. Since then, it has received mostly positive reviews. One reviewer, at True Horror, notes the film's bloodspray: "when the movie takes it's dark turn, it just works the violence is brutal and they don't shy away from the blood and gore." The film is not horror-lite. Howard Gorman, of Dread Central, mentions the multiple layers, in the writing: "Fear, Inc.’s cast and crew are masters in the art of deception, making...

2Nd Update (9/23, 3:23 Pdt): An earlier version of this article listed Elle Evans as the actress who plays the title role in The Love Witch. That distinction in fact goes to Samantha Robinson. We regret the error. Update (9/22, 11:37 Pm Pdt): The same day this article was published, Paramount pushed back the release date for Rings from October 28 to February 3, 2017. Original Article: Fall has traditionally been viewed as the prime time of year for the horror film, but this summer was actually a pretty good one for the genre, with movies like The Conjuring 2, Lights Out, and the surprise smash Don't Breathe doing gangbusters business in the midst of blockbuster season. But the year's not over yet! With September in full swing, there are a number of worthwhile (and, yes, questionable) titles looming on the release calendar over the next three months. Below, you can find a rundown of 12 upcoming horror films,...

What if you saw a news report about your death while you were still alive? That's what a group of friends witness in Fear, Inc., and as evidenced by the film's official trailer, it's only the beginning of a living nightmare for the unfortunate bunch.

Synopsis: "What if there was a company you could call that, for a premium, will bring your fears to life. You don’t have to leave your house, your office, or your vacation; the scares are customized to your tastes and arrive at your doorstep when you least expect it. But like texting an ex at 2am, what sounds like a great idea at the time, can end up getting you killed.

When horror movie enthusiast Joe Foster (Lucas Neff) and his girlfriend, Lindsey Gains (Caitlin Stasey), are handed a business card for such a company, Joe’s curiosity gets the best of him. As the Fear,...

With the Halloween season around the corner, this year's Screamfest Horror Film Festival is almost upon us, and the first wave of films for the fest have now been announced, including Fear, Inc., Trash Fire, and The Master Cleanse (starring Johnny Galecki).

Press Release: "Hollywood – Sept. 7, 2016 – America’s largest and longest running horror film festival, Screamfest Horror Film Festival, announces the first wave of its official 2016 film line up. The festival, which will run from Oct. 18-27, 2016 at the TLC Chinese in Hollywood, has launched careers - providing a platform for filmmakers and actors to showcase their latest work to enthusiasts and general audiences. Actress Lydia Hearst (Condemned, #Horror) will serve as ambassador for the festival.

“We’re so thrilled to announce such a diverse group of films this year,” said Rachel Belofsky, Screamfest Founder and Festival Director. “Even in our 16th year, filmmakers continue to push the envelope and...

What makes you afraid? The masterminds behind Fear, Inc. probably know. The new poster for the upcoming film tops this Horror Highlights. Also: world premiere details for Jennifer Blanc-Biehn's The Girl and Destination America's Paranormal Lockdown Halloween special, info on the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival lineup, and details on the Indiegogo campaign for the short film Mannequins.

New Official Poster for Fear Inc.: "What if there was a company you could call that, for a premium, will bring your fears to life. You don’t have to leave your house, your office, or your vacation; the scares are customized to your tastes and arrive at your doorstep when you least expect it. But like texting an ex at 2 a.m., what sounds like a great idea at the time, can end up getting you killed.

When horror movie enthusiast Joe Foster (Lucas Neff) and his girlfriend, Lindsey Gains...

Luke Barnett and Vincent Masciale, the team behind the film “Fear, Inc,” have signed with Apa, TheWrap has exclusively learned. The film, which debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival, stars Lucas Neff, Caitlin Stasey, Chris Marquette, Stephanie Drake, Mark Moses and Abigail Breslin. Masciale directed with Barnett writing the script. It follows a company who can be hired to bring your greatest fears to life. But when horror junkie Joe Foster’s (Neff) customized scare seemingly begins, he and his friends must figure out if this company is there to scare them, or make them pawns in their own sick game.

After searching around the world for horror’s most talented filmmakers, Drafthouse Films presents ABC’s of Death 2 1/2: World Competition Edition! The newest ABC’s of Death film will premiere exclusively on Vimeo on August 2nd. Also: a new clip from Fear, Inc., starring Abigail Breslin (Scream Queens) and nine new images from Let’s Be Evil.

Abc’s of Death 2 1/2: World Competition Edition Details: Press Release: “Austin, TX (July 25, 2016) – Drafthouse Films has announced the upcoming release of ABC’s of Death 2 1⁄2: World Competition Edition, the result of an extensive global campaign intended to spotlight the most passionate and talented upcoming filmmakers in the horror genre. The latest entry in the beloved franchise will arrive exclusively on Vimeo August 2nd as a $5.99 download or $2.99 rental.

The series, known for its anarchically alphabet­-themed anthology of short films, launched a “Filmmaker Frenzy” competition for the segment devoted to...

With helmer Vincent Masciale and scribe Luke Barnett best known for their hot TV property-parodying viral videos such as “A Game of Thrones Halloween” and “The Walking Fred,” it was pretty safe to assume that their feature debut, the comedy… Continue Reading →

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Looking for a way to have your biggest fears brought to life? Well, there’s a company for that. The 15th annual Tribeca Film Festival commenced yesterday, April 13th, and one of the many films screening at this year’s festival is Vincent Masciale’s Fear, Inc.. A festival poster for the film has been revealed, and we have it to share with our readers.

“Fear Inc. Synopsis: What if there was a company you could call that, for a premium, will bring your greatest fears to life? You don’t have to leave your house, your office, or your vacation; the scares are customized to your tastes and arrive at your doorstep when you least expect it. But like texting an ex at 2 am, what sounds like a great idea at the time, can end up getting you killed.

When horror movie enthusiast, Joe Foster (Lucas Neff) and his girlfriend,...

The Midnight screenings for the 15th edition of Tribeca Film Festival were announced yesterday and several horror films made the list. The horror anthology Holidays, Fear, Inc. starring Abigail Breslin, and Rob Blackhurst’s Here Alone round out the six world premieres in that section. Tribeca Film Festival starts on April 13th and will continue until April 24th.

Press Release: New York, NY [March 8, 2016] – The Tribeca Film Festival (Tff), presented by At&T, today announced the feature films in the Spotlight, Midnight, and Special Screening sections. Also announced was the Centerpiece film, Works In Progress screenings, and the feature film lineup for the 10th annual Tribeca/Espn Sports Film Festival. The 15th edition of Tff will take place from April 13th to April 24th in New York City.

The Midnight section will open with the World Premiere of the highly anticipated horror anthology, Holidays, from some of today’s most visionary genre filmmakers.

Up-and-comer Abigail Breslin – star of Scream Queens and, soon, ABC’s small-screen remake of Dirty Dancing – has landed a key role in new horror-comedy, Fear Inc.

Breslin now joins a cast that includes Lucas Neff, Leslie Jordan, Patrick Renna and Caitlin Stasey, while it’s understood that Vincent Masciale will take point to direct. The plot will revolve around a group of aloof crooks who offer out their services to people who want to experience the physical manifestation of their deepest, darkest fears.

But threatening to scupper those horrific business plans is Joe Foster’s (Lucas Neff) adrenaline junkie, who leaves the rest of the group questioning the scheme and one another when those fabricated scares become all too real. Are they really just pawns on a larger chess board, or victims of a sick prank?

Featuring a script by Luke Barnett, Deadline reports that production is already underway on Fear Inc.

Exclusive: Abigail Breslin has joined Fear, Inc., the Vincent Masciale-directed black comedy horror-thriller written by Luke Barnett. Pic involves a company of degenerates who can be hired for a premium to bring your greatest fears to life. But when horror junkie Joe Foster's (Lucas Neff) customized scare seemingly begins, he and his friends must decide if this company is there to scare them, or make them pawns in their own sick game. Breslin, currently starring in Fox’s S…...

Eric Lange (“Lost”), Mark Moses (“Mad Men”) and Emmy winner Leslie Jordan (“Will & Grace”) have joined the cast of the horror-comedy “Fear, Inc.” which is currently filming in Los Angeles. Lucas Neff (“Raising Hope”), Caitlin Stasey (“Reign”), Chris Marquette (“The Girl Next Door”) and Stephanie Drake (“Mad Men”) star in the indie movie, which Vincent Masciale is directing from a script by Luke Barnett. The story follows a company of degenerates who can be hired to bring your greatest fears to life. But when horror junkie Joe Foster’s customized scare seemingly begins, he and his friends must decide if this.

Lone Suspect announced last week that production had commenced in Los Angeles on its latest feature film, “Fear, Inc.” Written by Luke Barnett and directed by Vincent Masciale, who are best known for their viral videos on Will Ferrell’s ”Funny or Die” website, the film stars Lucas Neff (“Raising Hope”), Caitlin Stasey (TV’s ”Reign”), Chris Marquette (“Alpha Dog”) and Stephanie Drake (“Mad Men”). The supporting cast is rounded out with Naomi Grossman (“American Horror Story”), Ashlynn Yennie (“The Human Centipede”), Patrick Renner (“The Sandlot”), Ronnie Gene Blevins (“The Dark Knights Rises”) and “Office Space” star Richard Riehle. “Fear, Inc.” tells the story of a company of degenerates who can be hired for a premium to bring your greatest fears to life. But after a horror junkie’s customized scare seemingly begins, he and his friends [ Read More ]

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Fear, Inc. Begins Production in Los Angeles

Lone Suspect announces that production will commence today in Los Angeles on its latest feature film Fear, Inc. Written by Luke Barnett and directed by Vincent Masciale, who are best known for their viral videos on Will Ferrell’s “Funny or Die,” the film stars Lucas Neff (“Raising Hope”), Caitlin Stasey (TV’s “Reign”), Chris Marquette (Alpha Dog) and Stephanie Drake (“Mad Men”). The supporting cast is rounded out with Naomi Grossman (“American Horror Story”), Ashlynn Yennie (The Human ...

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Production began today in Los Angeles on a new horror comedy called Fear Inc. The film is being written, directed and produced by Luke Barnett and Vincent Masciale from Funny or Die. They are making the film under their own production banner, Usual Suspects Productions. Fear, Inc. follows a company of degenerates who can be hired for a premium to bring your greatest fears to life. But when horror junkie Joe Foster's customized scare seemingly begins, he and his friends must decide if this company is there to scare them, or make them pawns in their own sick game. "With the self referential humor of films like Scream and Cabin In The Woods and our background with Funny or Die, the goal is to add a large...

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Production is now underway on Fear, Inc., a new feature film from Lone Suspect that will introduce viewers to a company that can make your worst nightmares a reality... and maybe cross the line in the process.

Press Release: "Los Angeles, Aug. 6, 2015 – Lone Suspect announces that production will commence today in Los Angeles on its latest feature film Fear, Inc. Written by Luke Barnett and directed by Vincent Masciale, who are best known for their viral videos on Will Ferrell’s “Funny or Die,” the film stars Lucas Neff (“Raising Hope”), Caitlin Stasey (TV’s “Reign”), Chris Marquette (Alpha Dog) and Stephanie Drake (“Mad Men”). The supporting cast is rounded out with Naomi Grossman (“American Horror Story”), Ashlynn Yennie (The Human Centipede), Patrick Renna (The Sandlot), Ronnie Gene Blevins (The Dark Knight Rises) and Richard Riehle (Office Space).

Luke Barnett, Vincent Masciale along with Heather Kasprzak and Natalie Masciale are producing Fear,...

XLrator Media has acquired North American rights to the SXSW documentary Mateo by Aaron I. Naar.

The film will be released theatrically on XLrator Media’s Pace multi-cultural releasing label in on August 21 and on VOD and iTunes four days later.

Mateo is a music-driven documentary that explores Mexican-American and Cuban cultures and rhythms.

Naar produced with Benjamin Dohrmann. Andrew Lauren, Louis Venezia and Adam Schlesinger served as executive producers.

XLrator Media’s Barry Gordon brokered the deal with Amanda Lebow on behalf of the filmmakers.

Grindstone has picked up North American rights to the amily adventure Army Dog starring Casper Van Vien, Grace Van Dien, Stelio Savante. Barking Cow Media Group, Fairway Film Alliance and Rogue Arts LLC produced the story about an Afghanistan veteran who returns to the Us with his bomb sniffer Army dog as they take an eventful family camping trip.Amplify Releasing has acquired worldwide rights from Matador to Amy Rice’s documentary...

Exclusive: Production has begun on Fear, Inc., a new horror-comedy from writer Luke Barnett and director Vincent Masciale, best known for their viral videos on Funny Or Die. Fear, Inc. concerns a company that, for a high price, will bring a customer’s greatest fears to life. When a horror junkie’s customized experience begins, he and his friends must determine whether or not the company’s team of degenerates are merely fulfilling the contract, or have a darker agenda…...

"Whenever you get scared, you close your eyes and you count to ten, and then when you're done counting, you open your eyes and whatever was scaring you... will be gone." A boy fears what could be waiting in the shadows of his closet in the short horror film, Count to Ten. From Lone Suspect Productions, Count to Ten was recently released on BlackBoxTV and we now have the scary short for Daily Dead readers to enjoy.

Press Release -- "(Los Angeles, CA) April 30, 2015 - BlackBoxTV, the number one genre portal on the internet for all things horror, thriller and sci-fi, has released Count to Ten, a short film starring three time Emmy Winner Julie Marie Berman (General Hospital), Bob Clendenin (Cougar Town, Scrubs), and newcomer Jason Bonell.

In Count to Ten, a single mother in a new house tries to reassure her son that fear is only in his mind.

AMC’s The Walking Dead mid-season finale, “Coda”, contained a gut-wrenching ending that will leave many viewers mourning until the show returns with new episodes beginning next February. Giving his take on the latest episode from a walker’s point of view is zombie extra Fred, who looks back on the walker church attack, the hallway showdown, and more in the mid-season finale of Funny or Die’s The Walking Fred.

Written by and starring Luke Barnett as zombie vlogger Fred, The Walking Fred is directed by co-creator Vincent Masciale and produced by Natalie Masciale and Heather Kasprzak.

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The latest episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead, “Crossed”, contained character development from all three storylines, resulting in a quieter episode that very well could be the calm before the mid-season finale storm. While “Crossed” features stellar performances, zombie extra Fred, in addition to comparing Abraham to Duke Nukem, voices his desire for more walkers in the second episode of Funny or Die’s The Walking Fred.

Written by and starring Luke Barnett and helmed by co-creator Vincent Masciale, The Walking Fred will return next week to recap the mid-season finale, “Coda.” We have the official press release and this week’s episode below:

“(Los Angeles, CA) November 26, 2014 – Popular comedy website Funny Or Die released a new episode of its Walking Dead recap series today. The Walking Fred features Fred, a very dedicated zombie extra, vlogging directly from the set in full make-up as he watches the latest episode,...