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Detective Darcy (Kym Jackson) has a violent encounter with the possessed in our exclusive clip from Padraig Reynolds's The Devil's Dolls, coming out in select theaters and on VOD and digital platforms today from IFC Midnight.

"A serial killer’s curse unleashes a season of slaughter in the backwoods of Mississippi. According to an ancient Guatemalan tradition, parents teach their children to allay their troubles by telling them to handmade “worry dolls” just before bedtime. But when several of these talismans—which once belonged to a notorious mass murderer—find their way into the hands of unsuspecting residents of a small Southern town, it sets off a grisly wave of bloodshed. The latest from Rites of Spring director Padraig Reynolds is a voodoo-slasher shocker bursting with scarily inventive kills. Christopher Wiehl, Kym Jackson, and Tina Lifford star.

The Devil's Dolls opens September 16th in select theaters, VOD, and via digital platforms from IFC Midnight.

Killing Time with the Infinite Z provides adult living dead fans with 36 pages of zombie killing mayhem, and today we have a look at the cover and title page for the coloring book. Also in today's Highlights: a Daily Dead Q&A with Bb writer/director Cj Wallis, a new clip from The Disappointments Room, images from The Devil's Dolls, and iTunes release details for All Through the House.

Killing Time with the Infinite Z Cover Art: "Killing Time with the Infinite Z is an adult coloring book celebrating the zombie genre. This coloring book offers 36 exciting pages following the fanciful tales and exciting adventures of 4 people living in the Zombie filled future. Each page is beautifully and meticulously illustrated and the story is lighthearted and engaging. This book is sure to keep any coloring enthusiast entertained for a long time."

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An official trailer and poster have been released for IFC Midnight’s upcoming horror film, Padraig Reynolds’ The Devil’s Dolls. Watch the story of The Devil’s Dolls unfold as a sleepy, southern town in Mississippi is devastated by a curse unleashed by a serial killer’s talismans.

“A serial killer’s curse unleashes a season of slaughter in the backwoods of Mississippi. According to an ancient Guatemalan tradition, parents teach their children to allay their troubles by telling them to handmade “worry dolls” just before bedtime. But when several of these talismans—which once belonged to a notorious mass murderer—find their way into the hands of unsuspecting residents of a small Southern town, it sets off a grisly wave of bloodshed. The latest from Rites of Spring director Padraig Reynolds is a voodoo-slasher shocker bursting with scarily inventive kills. Christopher Wiehl, Kym Jackson, and Tina Lifford star.

In this morning's round-up, we have a Q&A with Casper Van Dien from the supernatural horror film, June. Also: details on Dracula's prop auction, XLrator Media's 24 Hour Rental, a video tribute to Friday the 13th Part VIII called "Voorhees Stomp", a new poster for The Hexecutioners, and release details for Krampus: The Reckoning.

Casper Van Dien Q&A: "June tells the story of nine-year-old June (Brice) who has been shuffled in and out of foster homes for years. And though she tries to be good, no matter where she goes, a trail of chaos and terror seems to follow. It’s only when June is sent to live with a new couple, Lily (Pratt) and Dave (Van Dien), that it looks as if things might finally work out. Except this innocent child with the face of an angel is possessed by an ancient, malevolent entity that has hijacked her soul.

L. Gustavo Cooper’s newest film June (review) is the story of a 9-year-old orphan girl who shares her body with Aer, an ancient supernatural being set on destroying mankind. The film, which stars Kennedy Brice, Casper Van Dien and Victoria Pratt, is now available on DVD and VOD platforms. In honor of the film’s release Cooper took some time to […]...

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June, a new horror film starring Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), Victoria Pratt (Patient Killer) and Kennedy Brice (The Walking Dead), is out this week, so we got on the phone with Johnny Rico himself to talk about his role in that film among some other things.

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Exclusive clip from new shocker June. Shock is stoked to be able to lay an Exclusive clip on our readers from maverick indie filmmaker L. Gustavo Cooper’s (The Devil Incarnate) terrifying new “bad seed” killer kid movie June. June stars The Walking Dead’s Kennedy Brice as the titular tot, a nine year old angel who…

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Directed by L. Gustavo Cooper (The Devil Incarnate), June is an stylish new possession flick that looks like it goes into some pretty wild directions. The film stars Kennedy Brice (“The Walking Dead”), Casper Van Dien (The Pact, Shiver), Victoria Pratt (Patient Killer), Eddie Jemison (Ocean’s Eleven) and Lance E. Nichols (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button).

June is hitting DVD and on Digital on Oct. 6, 2015.

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Yesterday, Cassandra Peterson, also known as Elvira, celebrated her birthday, and in this morning's round-up we have details on Sideshow and Tweeterhead's Elvira statue. Also: L. Gustavo Cooper's June on DVD and release details for The Art of Horror and Nightmare Code.

Elvira Statue: "Have you been naughty or nice?

Sideshow Collectibles and Tweeterhead are proud to introduce the Elvira: Scary Christmas Deluxe Maquette. The Mistress of the Dark is decked out in her holiday best with a bag of scare-fully picked toys for naughty girls and boys. Standing 18” tall on a rooftop base, this beautifully detailed statue is the perfect addition to your Elvira collection!"

This figure is expected to ship December 2015 / January 2016 and is available to purchase for $274.00.

To learn more about this product, visit Sideshow Collectible's website at:

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/elvira-elvira-scary-christmas-tweeterhead-902544/

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June: Press Release: "Los Angeles (Sept...

Stars: Christopher Wiehl, Kym Jackson, Tina Lifford, Samantha Smith, Yohance Myles, Kennedy Brice, Brea Grant, R. Brandon Johnson | Written by Danny Kolker, Christopher Wiehl | Directed by Padraig Reynolds

It’s been quite some time since I saw Padraig Reynolds’ debut feature Rites of Spring back at Glasgow Frightfest 2012 and since then Reynolds has been pretty silent on the directing front. However, being a huge fan of that film there was no way I was passing up the chance to see yet another slice of Reynolds’ particular style of Southern Gothic.

Much like Rites of Spring mixed genres, taking in crime drama and traditional stalk and slash horror, by way of Southern horror like Jeepers Creepers; Worry Dolls mixes old-school voodoo with the tropes of classic 80s slashers (yes, this is yet Another Frightfest movie to utilise the sterotypes of the slasher genre) in a tale that – like Last Girl Standing...

Malevolent Entity Unleashed in New Film June

Rlj Entertainment will be releasing June on DVD on October 6th.  The film stars Casper Van Dien, Kennedy Brice and Victoria Pratt and directed by L. Gustavo Cooper. Synopsis: Nine-year-old June (Kennedy Brice, The Walking Dead) has been shuffled in and out of foster homes for years. And though she tries to be good, no matter where she goes, a ...

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Starring Sarah Lind and Devon Sawa, the unrated Blu-ray and DVD of The Exorcism of Molly Hartley will be released on October 20th. Two clips from Unfriended, a new trailer for June, and DVD release details for the zombie flick A Plague So Pleasant are also in this morning's round-up.

The Exorcism of Molly Hartley: Press Release: "Molly Hartley (Sarah Lind; Wolfcop) is all grown up, but the unholy demon inside her lives on in this all-new, Unrated sequel that takes terror to the next level! Six years after graduating high school — and discovering that a secret pact assigned her soul to the devil — Molly is suspected of murder and confined to a mental hospital, where she wreaks supernatural havoc on the staff and patients. Her only hope is an exorcism by a defrocked priest (Devon Sawa; Final Destination) looking to redeem himself and save Molly's life before her hideous "transformation" is complete.

In two weeks, vampires, cannibals, Halloween frights and more will grace the screen at the Muvico Theater in Rosemont, Illinois for Bruce Cambell's Horror Film Festival. Now a telekinetic kid and and an apocalypse have joined the killer lineup, as both June and JeruZalem will make their U.S. premieres at the festival.

Press Release: "Chicago, Illinois (August 6, 2015) – The second annual Bruce Campbell Horror Film Festival presented by Wizard World, running August 20 – 23 at the Muvico Theater in Rosemont, Illinois (9701 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont), is proud to announce the addition of two more films to the already bursting schedule.

June, starring Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers) and Kennedy Brice (The Walking Dead), tells the story of nine-year-old June (Brice), who has been shuffled in and out of foster homes for years. Though she tries to be good, no matter where she goes a trail of chaos and terror seems to follow.

Worry Dolls is an upcoming horror film. In the film, an ancient cult curses a rural city as authorities search for a serial killer. Worry Dolls stars: Brea Grant (Halloween II), Brandon Johnson, Ashlynn Ross and Samantha Smith. The film was shot in Mississippi. And, the first trailer for the film is available here. The trailer develops the story further. However, a serial killer escapes capture, but he has his eyes focused on a dirtied, emotionally scarred, young woman. Meanwhile, a worry doll is found by a child; she is changed by her interaction, with this strange voodoo-like figurine. A cult leaves strange symbols about and the killer returns, late in the clip. Worry Dolls is now on this film fans must-see list. Release Date: August 31st, 2015 (Film4Frightfest, Limited Theatrical, London). Director: Padraig Reynolds. Writers: Danny Kolker and Christopher Wiehl. Cast: Christopher Wiehl, Kym Jackson, Samantha Smith, Kennedy Brice and Tina Lifford.

June, "a coming of rage," horror title will be released by Rlj Entertainment. This film distribution company acquired release rights for June, appropriately enough, in late June of 2015. Now, a release date has been chosen, October 6th, 2015. The film was directed by L. Gustavo Cooper (The Devil Incarnate) and it stars Kennedy Brice (“The Walking Dead”), Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers) and Victoria Pratt (Mutant X). The film's official DVD artwork is hosted here. For more on the story, June is a tragic character. She leaves a trail of destruction as she moves from foster home to foster home. At her new location, she tries to control her demonic powers, until they control her. Now, an entire neighbourhood is under siege, with June possessed by an ancient evil. The low quality graphic for June shows the central character and her ability to move objects. Knives and cleavers will be unleashed in just a few months.

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.

Kennedy Brice, Casper Van Dien (pictured) and Victoria Pratt star in the sci-fi thriller.

L Gustavo Cooper directed June from a screenplay he co-wrote with Sharon Y Cobb about June a nine-year-old orphan girl who shares her body with an ancient supernatural being whose mission is to destroy mankind.

When June is adopted by a loving family, she must battle with the being to save her new parents and herself.

Cooper produced with James Fler, Jacquelyn Frisco, Gregor Habsburg, Andrew Thomas Hunt, Michael Paszt and Duane A Sikes.

Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz and Jessica Kill served as executive producers.

Mark Ward, chief acquisition officer at Image owner Rlj Entertainment, brokered the deal with Raven Banner’s Paszt and Fler on behalf of the filmmakers.

In other news, First Run Features has picked up North America from Submarine Entertainment to Welcome To Leith. Michael Beach Nichols and Christopher K. Walker directed the documentary about townspeople in North Dakota...

This felt like a long time coming but L. Gustavo Cooper's coming of rage flick June has finally found a U.S. home with Image Entertainment. This at least promises it a limited theatrical run along with VOD and DVD (going by most of Image's previous release strategies to this point). June stars Kennedy Brice in the titular role. She is adopted into a new home by Casper Van Dien and Victoria Pratt, but she hides a dark secret. She shares her body with a ancient supernatural being called Aer. As is the case with most supernatural beings Aer wants to destroy the World. Typical supernatural being behavior. June is produced L. Gustavo Cooper, James Fler, Jacquelyn Frisco, Gregor Habsburg, Andrew Thomas Hunt, Michael Paszt and Duane A....

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Rlj Entertainment has acquired U.S. rights to science fiction thriller June, the company said today. The film follows a young orphan girl sharing her body with an ancient supernatural monster called Aer, bent on the destruction of humankind. She is forced to save herself from Aer after she’s adopted by a loving family. Kennedy Brice (The Walking Dead), Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers) and Victoria Pratt (Hush Little Baby) star. Directed by L. Gustavo Cooper and…...

Read More: Image Entertainment Acquires Indie Horror 'Some Kind of Hate' Image Entertainment has acquired "June," a creepy thriller directed by L. Gustavo Cooper and starring Kennedy Brice, Casper Van Dien and Victoria Pratt.  The film is an intense and horrifying take on the coming-of-age sub genre, following the story of a young girl attempting to protect her loved ones while possessed by an evil otherworldly creature with detrimental intentions. The sci-fi thriller explores June's journey as she fights her literal inner demon to protect her family.  Mark Ward, Rlje Entertainment's Senior Vice President of Acquisitions, said of the film: "L. Gustavo Cooper brings a new twist in this coming-of-age film. With a great cast and a unique story, 'June' will give fans a new perspective to the genre." Read More: Rosamund Pike Thriller Acquired by Rlje/Image Entertainment...

Oh man, how good of a pun is “coming of rage”? Back in October we posted the sales trailer for L Gustavo Cooper’s June, a story. Now here’s the first poster, which teases a lot of destruction. Kennedy Brice of The Walking Dead stars as June, a little girl possessed by an ancient supernatural being. June is the story about […]...

We have the brand new key art from L Gustavo Cooper's coming of rage flick June to share with you. It debuted in Berlin at the Efm and now that the market is over TwitchFilm is privileged to be able share it with you. I have also included the trailer once again to remind you why we are anticipating the film's release. 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.Kennedy Brice stars as the titular character along with her 'parents' Victoria Pratt and Casper Van Dien....

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With the American Film Market - a place for genre films to find financing and look for distribution - arriving, Raven Banner Entertainment has released an all new trailer for the supernatural thriller June.

Casper Van Dien and Addy Miller star in the film directed by L. Gustavo Cooper. Kennedy Brice, Victoria Pratt, Eddie Jemison, Theodora Greece and Lance Nichols found out the cast.

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"Walking Dead" kiddies Kennedy Brice and Addy Miller are among the cast in L. Gustavo Cooper's June, which just wrapped production. We showed you a teaser clip a couple months back, and now we've got our hands on a fresh batch of stills to tide you over until the trailer!

Check 'em out courtesy of Twitch Film!

Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), Victoria Pratt, Eddie Jemison, Theodora Greece, and Lance Nichols also star.

Gregor Habsburg (Hellbenders) and Duane A. Sikes produced alongside Raven Banner partners Michael Paszt, James Fler, and Andrew T. Hunt.

For more information "like" June on Facebook.

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 a trail of damaged and destroyed foster homes in her wake. June...

L Gustavo Cooper has wrapped production on his 'coming-of-rage' story June with Kennedy Brice (The Walking Dead) in the title role as a young girl dealing with a demonic presence.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.Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), Victoria Pratt, Eddie Jemison, Addy Miller, Theodora Greece and Lance Nichols round out the rest of the cast. For more details check out the official Facebook page and take a look at the images below! Remember you can click to enlarge....

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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...

L. Gustavo Cooper's June is currently in production. Earlier this week, we informed you Caspar Van Dien and Addy Miller had been added to the cast, joining Kennedy Brice, Victoria Pratt, Eddie Jemison, Theodora Greece and Lance Nichols. Today, we already have a trailer for you. Check it out in the player here.

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• The Great Gatsby star Joel Edgerton will star opposite Twilight’s Robert Pattinson and Kill Your Darling’s Dane DeHaan in upcoming period drama, Life. Anton Corbijn (The American) will direct the film, which centers around the real life friendship that blossomed between photographer Dennis Stock (Pattinson) and actor James Dean (DeHaan) when Stock was commissioned to photograph the iconic movie star for Life magazine in 1955. Edgerton will portray Magnum Photography editor John Morris, the man who brokered the deal for the photographs with Life. [Variety]

• Starship Troopers’ Casper Van Dien and The Walking Dead’s Addy Miller have both signed...

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.

• The Vampire Academy’s Zoey Deutch will star opposite Tyson Ritter (The House Bunny), Wyatt Russell (Cowboys & Aliens), and William Hurt (Winter’s Tale) in the upcoming Gregg Allman biopic Midnight Rider. Deutch will play Mae, who becomes a rock ‘n’ roll groupie in the hopes of ditching her small-town life. She later becomes the love interest of Gregg Allman in the early years of The Allman Brothers Band. The film is being adapted for the big screen by producer/director Randall Miller and screenwriter Jody Savin (Bottle Shock) from Allman’s biography, My Cross to Bear, which the singer co-wrote with Alan Light.