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Derek Theler is officially an actually daddy!

The 37-year-old former Baby Daddy star and his wife Lisa Marie Summerscales just welcomed their first child together.

Derek shared the exciting birth news on Tuesday (January 30) on Instagram, along with some super cute photos of the newborn.

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Check out this amazing re-creation of the fateful day Jen From Appleton entered Az4angela's life.

Sometimes you hear a story so amazing that you just have to bring it to life through the medium of short film reenactment.

And, because occasionally the world can be a wonderful place filled with all kinds of unexpected joy and hilarity, some incredible performers have come together to re-create the now-legendary Epic Bath & Body Works Rant.

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Using only audio and some video from Az4angela's original hate-filled monologue about an evil store manager named Jen, and then lip-synching a re-enactment Drunk History style, these actresses give us a glance at how that fateful day might have really looked.

What's amazing about this video is how it makes you hate absolutely everyone involved in this story.

Jen, the "terrible" store manager who had the audacity to offer...

Anyone who calls themselves a horror geek knows who After Dark Films is by now -- even if they don't know it. What began as a multi-film release structure (8 horror films on the same day?!?) has now slowed down to a virtual trickle, and the company's most recent releases -- Dark Circles, Red Clover, and the non-horror flick The Getaway -- haven't done much for the outfit's popularity. And now they deliver something called Ritual. It's not very good.

  Clearly inspired by low-key indie horror films (like the ones Ti West makes, so at least writer/director Mickey Keating has good taste in viewing material), Ritual has some decent components in its corner, but its meandering plot, confused narrative structure, and frequently familiar story trappings prevent the "decent components" from gaining much of a foothold. The score, by one Giona Ostinelli, is pretty solid, for example, as is leading lady Lisa Marie Summerscales,...

The first clip from After Dark Originals' satanic flick Ritual has arrived, and let's just say that it's not very enticing. Unless watching women crying is your thing. In that case this quick look should be right up your alley.

Ritual, which is heading our way December 31st, marks the feature film debut of director and writer Mickey Keating. It stars Lisa Marie Summerscales (Water for Elephants), Dean Cates (You, Only Better), and Derek Phillips (42, "Friday Night Lights").

Synopsis

A long time ago Tom loved Lovely. They were married and everything was perfect, at least for a little while. But that was then and this is now. Lovely has just killed a man in cold blood after he tried to drug and kidnap her in a motel. She calls Tom to help, but now they've found a VHS tape that depicts a satanic ritual in which a woman is murdered.

Lionsgate Home Entertainment will be releasing Ritual before the end of the year on DVD, VOD, and digital services. Here’s a look at the box art, official trailer, and additional release details:

“From After Dark Films, the creators of original movies and America’s leading Horror Festival, comes the terrifying tale Ritual, arriving on DVD (plus Digital UltraViolet), Digital HD and Video on Demand December 31st from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Starring Lisa Summerscales (Web Series “Destroy the Alpha Gammas”), Dean Cates (TV’s Freshman) and Derek Phillips (TV’s “Friday Night Lights”), Ritual tells the tale of a young woman and her estranged husband, who become entangled with a horrifying cult and find themselves swept into a world of kidnapping, violence and satanic rituals. The Ritual DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $26.98.

A long time ago, Tom and Lovely were married and everything was perfect.

Right now we have the exclusive trailer premiere for After Dark Originals' satanic flick Ritual. Check out every devilishly ceremonial pixel of it right here free of spells, incantations, and handfuls of chicken bones.

Ritual, which is heading our way December 31st, marks the feature film debut of director and writer Mickey Keating. It stars Lisa Marie Summerscales (Water for Elephants), Dean Cates (You, Only Better), and Derek Phillips (42, "Friday Night Lights").

Synopsis

A long time ago Tom loved Lovely. They were married and everything was perfect, at least for a little while. But that was then and this is now. Lovely has just killed a man in cold blood after he tried to drug and kidnap her in a motel. She calls Tom to help, but now they've found a VHS tape that depicts a satanic ritual in which a woman is murdered. Lovely desperately wants to leave and they do,...

A trailer has arrived for After Dark Originals' satanic flick Ritual, and we have every devilishly ceremonial pixel of it for you right here free of spells, incantations, and handfuls of chicken bones.

Ritual, which is heading our way December 31st, marks the feature film debut of director and writer Mickey Keating. It stars Lisa Marie Summerscales (Water for Elephants), Dean Cates (You, Only Better), and Derek Phillips (42, "Friday Night Lights").

Synopsis

A long time ago Tom loved Lovely. They were married and everything was perfect, at least for a little while. But that was then and this is now. Lovely has just killed a man in cold blood after he tried to drug and kidnap her in a motel. She calls Tom to help, but now they've found a VHS tape that depicts a satanic ritual in which a woman is murdered. Lovely desperately wants to leave and they do,...

A part of After Dark Films' second series of After Dark Originals, the satanic flick Ritual has just been set for a December 31st release on both DVD and digital platforms. Learn all about it here!

From the Press Release

After Dark Films proudly announces the sixth film in its After Dark Originals 2 series (ADO2), Ritual, a horrific tale that craftily brings you into the world of sadistic satanic rituals.

Ritual marks the feature film debut of director and writer Mickey Keating. It stars Lisa Marie Summerscales (Water for Elephants), Dean Cates (You, Only Better), and Derek Phillips (42, "Friday Night Lights").

"There is a stark and lonely reality to these characters that makes the film so terrifying. We are excited to add this to our line-up." - Stephanie Caleb.

"Ritual is a love letter to pulpy 1970s horror films like Race With the Devil, Punishment Park, and Hardcore. I've...

After Dark Films announced today that it has set a December 31st DVD/digital release date for Ritual, which is being distributed by Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

Starring Lisa Summerscales, Dean Cates and Derek Phillips, Ritual tells the tale of a young woman and her estranged husband,who become entangled with a horrifying cult and find themselves swept into a world of kidnapping, violence and satanic rituals.

A long time ago, Tom and Lovely were married and everything was perfect. But that's over. When Lovely kills a man after he tries to drug and kidnap her, she calls Tom for help and while cleaning up, they find a VHS tape that depicts a satanic ritual in which a woman is brutally murdered. 

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Ritual is the first horror film from director Mickey Keating. This title has recently been picked up by After Dark Films as part of its second slate of releases. Ritual stars Derek Phillips (Serum), Larry Fessenden (The Last Winter) and Dean Cates. Recently, the official poster art for the film has been released. Ritual tells a tale of Satanic cults and bloody murder. Tom (Cates) and Lovely (Lisa Marie Summerscales) are a couple confronted with a problem. Lovely has just killed a man in self-defence and this victim is part of a secret cult. Now, this cult is looking for Lovely and revenge Fans of horror can preview the film here, with the official artwork for Ritual. A skull is prominent and the graphic alludes to some strange going-ons at an isolated hotel. As well, an early still from the film is below. The photograph shows some of the film's cult members.

After Dark Films has revealed the one-sheet for Ritual, the latest film to join the After Dark Originals 2 series.

Ritual is a horrific tale that craftily brings you into the world of sadistic satanic rituals; it marks the first feature debut for director and writer by Mickey Keating, starring Lisa Marie Summerscales, Dean Cates, and Derek Phillips.

"Ritual is a love letter to pulpy 1970s horror films like Race With The Devil, Punishment Park, and Hardcore. I've loved the works of After Dark Films since their first Horrorfest broke onto the scene and I couldn't be more excited that my movie found a home with them," says Keating.  Head inside for a larger look at the one-sheet!

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Got word this afternoon that Lionsgate has pick up the Us distribution on a interesting sounding project titled Ritual. Deadline got the exclusive of the multi-territory release in which Lionsgate will hand the stateside distribution. It’s the directorial debut for Mickey Keating who also wrote the project.

The film stars Leigh Whannell, Derek Phillips, Lisa Summerscales and Dean Cates.

Synopsis

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Around August of last year was the last time we had a chance to talk about Mickey Keating's directorial debut, Ritual, but with the passage of time comes good things... including distribution news. Read on for details.

According to Deadline, Continental Media has closed multi-territory deals on Ritual, from Eric B. Fleischman’s Ebf Productions and Chelsea Peters’ Chelsea Stardust, through After Dark Films, which will distribute in those markets. Lionsgate has come aboard for the U.S. Continental will shop the remaining territories — including Canada, Germany, Japan, and Spain — next month in Cannes.

The film, written and directed by Keating, stars Leigh Whannell (Saw, Insidious), Derek Phillips (“Friday Night Lights”), Lisa Summerscales, and Dean Cates. Eric B. Fleischman and Chelsea Peters produce. Check out a lengthy plot crunch and some sales art below.

Synopsis

The radio blares a 24-hour Halloween Weekend Fright Fest as Tom Moses drives deeper and deeper into the desert.

The indie horror film we've been keeping tabs on - Ritual - made its presence known at the American Film Market and a new sales poster was cooked up to entice buyers.

Directed and written by Mickey Keating, the film stars Derek Phillips, Lisa Summerscales and Dean Cates.

Along with the aforementioned poster, a new synopsis...read on: Tom Moses steps into a nightmare when he discovers that his estranged wife, Lovely, has brutally killed a man in one of the cramped, decaying rooms of a sleazy South Texas motel. Against his better judgement, Tom agrees to help and it is not long before he finds a video camera in the trunk of the dead man’s car. He and Lovely watch as a horrifying image crackles to life: a group of individuals, shrouded in robes and disguised in skull masks, ritualistically sacrifice a helpless girl. The situation becomes clear...

A brand new one-sheet has come our way for for Mickey Keating's latest indie terror tale Ritual starring Leigh Whannell (Saw, Insidious) and Derek Phillips (“Friday Night Lights”). Read on to check it out!

The film, written and directed by Keating, also stars Lisa Summerscales and Dean Cates. Eric B. Fleischman and Chelsea Peters produce. Check out a lengthy plot crunch and some sales art below.

Synopsis

The radio blares a 24-hour Halloween Weekend Fright Fest as Tom Moses drives deeper and deeper into the desert. He arrives at a sleazy motel, where his wife, Lovely, informs him through the locked door that something terrible has happened. He persuades her to let him inside and discovers a man slumped against the wall on the other side of the room, stabbed to death.

Though Lovely tries to convince Tom that she only came here for a drink, he knows the...

A new teaser poster has been released for the indie horror film Ritual, written and directed by Mickey Keating.  You'll find a larger version of the art you see to the left inside.

Lisa Summerscales and Dean Cates play a husband and wife who have a dead occult member on their hands.  With the clock ticking, they attempt to figure out what to do with the body before the rest of his pals show up.  

Leigh Whannell (Saw) and Derek Phillips (Friday Night Lights) co-star.  Eric B. Fleischman and Chelsea Peters are producing. 

For more, visit the film's Facebook page.

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Some quick casting news has come in for Mickey Keating's latest indie terror tale Ritual as both Leigh Whannell (Saw, Insidious) and Derek Phillips (“Friday Night Lights”) have signed up for active duty. Read on!

The film, written and directed by Keating, also stars Lisa Summerscales and Dean Cates. Eric B. Fleischman and Chelsea Peters produce. Check out a lengthy plot crunch and some sales art below.

Synopsis

The radio blares a 24-hour Halloween Weekend Fright Fest as Tom Moses drives deeper and deeper into the desert. He arrives at a sleazy motel, where his wife, Lovely, informs him through the locked door that something terrible has happened. He persuades her to let him inside and discovers a man slumped against the wall on the other side of the room, stabbed to death.

Though Lovely tries to convince Tom that she only came here for a drink, he knows...

Shooting begins later this month on the indie horror film Ritual and Shock Till You Drop has learned Leigh Whannell and Derek Phillips have joined the cast.

Whannell is best known as the writer of Saw and Insidious; he also co-starred in both films.  Phillips, meanwhile, had a long run on Friday Night Lights as Billy Riggins.

In June, we revealed Lisa Summerscales and Dean Cates will take on starring roles in Ritual.

Written and directed by Mickey Keating, the film finds the two playing a husband and wife who have a dead occult member on their hands.  With the clock ticking, they attempt to figure out what to do with the body before the rest of his pals show up.  

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Another indie "first look" for you Shock readers today.  Last week, this site - before anyone else - alerted you to Home Sweet Home.  Now, we've got a morsel of goodness from a thriller entitled Ritual to share with you.  

Written and directed by Mickey Keating, the film finds stars Lisa Summerscales and Dean Cates playing a husband and wife who have a dead occult member on their hands.  With the clock ticking, they attempt to figure out what to do with the body before the rest of his pals show up.  Eric B. Fleischman and Chelsea Peters are producing.  Check out the teaser trailer within...

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