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If you’re more into the idea of staying home than heading out to your local theater, you’re in luck because all of this week’s brand new horror is available from the comfort of home.

Here’s all the new horror that released November 11 – November 17, 2024!

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

Melissa Barrera (Scream VI, Abigail) is back in Vertical’s new comedy-horror movie Your Monster, and the coming-of-rage horror romcom is now available on VOD at home.

The romantic monster movie puts a new spin on the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast. In the film, “After her life falls apart, soft-spoken actress Laura Franco finds her voice again when she meets a terrifying, yet weirdly charming, monster living in her closet.”

“Your Monster tells the story of the soft-spoken actor Laura Franco, who is dumped by her longtime boyfriend...

Two years have gone by since we learned that Elizabeth Hurley (Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery) had signed on to star in Piper, a new horror film from director Anthony Waller. More than a year has passed since the film had its world premiere at FrightFest… but now it’s ready for a wider release. Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has picked up Piper distribution rights and will be making it available to rent/own on all North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms, as well as on DVD, as of November 12th.

Back in 1995, director Waller made an impressive breakthrough with the thriller Mute Witness… then quickly squandered the good will he had earned with that movie by following it up with An American Werewolf in Paris. Waller has made a couple movies since the Paris debacle...

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.

Unfortunately, there's a shallow...

Nearly a year has gone by since we learned that Elizabeth Hurley (Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery) had signed on to star in Piper, a new horror film from director Anthony Waller. Now The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that the movie is set to have its world premiere at FrightFest this Sunday, August 27th – and ahead of the premiere, a trailer for Piper has arrived online! You can check it out in the embed above.

Back in 1995, director Waller made an impressive breakthrough with the thriller Mute Witness… then quickly squandered the good will he had earned with that movie by following it up with An American Werewolf in Paris. Waller has made a couple movies since the Paris debacle – the 2000 Bill Pullman thriller The Guilty, the 2009 sci-fi horror film 9 Miles Down – and here’s hoping that Piper will earn him some positive attention again.

Scripted by Waller...

The Wrath of Becky, a sequel to the very cool “ultra violent Home Alone” thriller Becky, which was released in 2020, was given a theatrical release (courtesy of Quiver Distribution) last month. Now our friends at Bloody Disgusting have been able to confirm that the digital release of The Wrath of Becky is scheduled for this Friday, June 16th.

If you’re more interested in the physical media release, that is scheduled for August 8th, and copies of the DVD can already be pre-ordered on Amazon.

While the first Becky was directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion from a screenplay by Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye, and Lane Skye, The Wrath of Becky has been written and directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Angel and Coote previously directed the Netflix thrillers The Open House and Hypnotic. The sequel has the following synopsis: After living off the grid for two years,...

Happy #RobertEnglundDay!

About one third of the 150+ acting credits accumulated over the course of Robert Englund’s 50-year career fall under the horror genre. Screambox is streaming five of them, along with the all-new documentary, Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story.

Here are six Robert Englund movies you can watch on Screambox now…

Galaxy of Terror

Before moving to Elm Street, Englund went to space for 1981’s Galaxy of Terror, the first of two back-to-back Alien knock-offs produced by Roger Corman. The film follows a ragtag spaceship crew on a rescue mission to a barren planet, where they encounter a deadly creature. In a slight twist on Ridley Scott’s sci-fi/horror classic, Galaxy of Terror uses its victims’ own fears against them — which, incidentally, is similar to Freddy’s modus operandi.

Englund plays the ship’s second technical officer, Ranger, but he’s not the only notable...

It’s the summer of screams on Screambox!

This June is absolutely jam-packed with several horror gems hitting our Screambox streaming service, including the hotly anticipated must-see definitive documentary Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, not to mention Wes Craven’s original A Nightmare on Elm Street, Tobe Hooper’s classic 1995 adaptation of The Mangler (also starring Robert Englund), George A. Romero’s zombie classic Day of the Dead, both David Cronenberg and the Soska Sisters’ Rabid, Marcus Dunstan’s slasher The Collector, the supernatural festival hit Jethica, the Screambox Original body horror thriller New Religion, and the entire Subspecies franchise!

Screambox’s month-long celebration of horror icon Robert Englund kicks off today with the addition of Wes Craven’s A Nightmare on Elm Street, Tobe Hooper’s The Mangler, and Night Terrors. Other Englund films currently streaming include Galaxy of Terror and The Funhouse Massacre.

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The Wrath of Becky, a sequel to the very cool “ultra violent Home Alone” thriller Becky, which was released in 2020, will be receiving a theatrical release on May 26th, courtesy of Quiver Distribution. Will that date just a few weeks away, a poster for the film has been unveiled, and you can check it out at the bottom of this article.

While the first Becky was directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion from a screenplay by Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye, and Lane Skye, The Wrath of Becky has been written and directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Angel and Coote previously directed the Netflix thrillers The Open House and Hypnotic. The sequel has the following synopsis: After living off the grid for two years, Becky finds herself going toe to toe against Darryl, the leader of a fascist organization, on the eve of an organized attack.

The Wrath of Becky...

The Wrath of Becky, a sequel to the very cool “ultra violent Home Alone” thriller Becky, which was released in 2020, made its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival last month, and now Quiver Distribution has announced that they will be giving the film a theatrical release on May 26th! To help you decide whether or not you’ll want to see The Wrath of Becky on the big screen next month, we have the teaser trailer embedded above.

While the first Becky was directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion from a screenplay by Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye, and Lane Skye, The Wrath of Becky has been written and directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Angel and Coote previously directed the Netflix thrillers The Open House and Hypnotic. The sequel has the following synopsis: After living off the grid for two years, Becky finds herself going toe to toe against Darryl,...

Becky is back! Although there isn’t any release information on The Wrath of Becky, a sequel to the very cool “ultra violent Home Alone” thriller Becky, which was released in 2020, the folks at IGN managed to get the exclusive first look at a teaser trailer for the film. You can watch the teaser trailer for The Wrath of Becky in the embed above.

While the first Becky was directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion from a screenplay by Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye, and Lane Skye, The Wrath of Becky has been written and directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Angel and Coote previously directed the Netflix thrillers The Open House and Hypnotic. The sequel has the following synopsis: After living off the grid for two years, Becky finds herself going toe to toe against Darryl, the leader of a fascist organization, on the eve of an organized attack.

We still haven’t heard any release information on The Wrath of Becky, a sequel to the very cool “ultra violent Home Alone” thriller Becky (watch it Here, read the 9/10 review the film received from our own Lance Vlcek Here)… but while we wait for that information, the producers at Yale Productions have unveiled a poster for the film, and you can check that out at the bottom of this article.

While the first Becky was directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion from a screenplay by Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye, and Lane Skye, The Wrath of Becky has been written and directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Angel and Coote previously directed the Netflix thrillers The Open House and Hypnotic. The sequel has the following synopsis: After living off the grid for two years, Becky finds herself going toe to toe against Darryl, the leader of a fascist organization,...

Exclusive: Andy Palmer has signed on to direct When They Come For Me as his next film, after wrapping production on the comedy The Re-Education of Molly Singer, starring Britt Robertson, Nico Santos, Jaime Pressley and Holland Roden.

The thriller from Citizen Skull Productions tells the story of six trapped locals during a lightning storm at Stonehenge that creates an electrical dome, where survival means fighting off ancient souls trying to take over their bodies.

German actors Werner Daehn and Adrienne McQueen are attached to star in the pic, which will shoot next year in Europe. Patricia Beauchamp, Alix Reeves and Adrienne McQueen wrote the script, with Liz Fuller, Matt Prater, Michael Roesch and Mark Myers set to produce for Citizen Skull.

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Exclusive: Writer-director Matthew Fifer (Strand Releasing’s Cicada) has wrapped production on Treatment, a new LGBT-themed psychological horror film produced for Shudder,...

No horror fan needs to be introduced to the likes of Robert Englund, a name which in the collective imagery has become synonymous with so many different and varied aspects of the genre that he has left a deep and undeniable mark on. Needless to say, the thread holding together Englund’s celluloid persona is streaked with red and dark green, but the Californian actor could also resonate with many for the work he did with Tobe Hooper; his participation in ’90s items such as Urban Legend (1998), Strangeland (1998), and Wishmaster (1997); his previous work, during a time in which Freddy was still taking shape in the mind of Wes Craven, including Bruce D. Clark’s Galaxy of Terror (1981); or his recurring role as “Willie” in the TV series V (1983–1985).

Some might have discovered him through his more recent campy and grindhouse-inspired flicks like 2001 Maniacs (2005), Zombie Strippers (2008), or The Funhouse Massacre (2015). What...

*full disclosure: an online screener of this film was provided by director Andy Palmer. Director: Andy Palmer. Writer: Alex Carl. Cast: Chad Michael Murray, Danielle Harris, Courtney Gains and Michael Eric Reid. Camp Cold Brook is an indie title from director Andy Palmer (The Funhouse Massacre) and new screenwriter Alex Carl; famous horror director Joe Dante (Gremlins) also co-produced this feature. More of a supernatural thriller than a horror film, Camp Cold Brook focuses on bringing the tension through the periphery. A witch is constantly hovering just off of screen, in search of vengeance. Starring Scream Queen Danielle Harris (Halloween 4), Chad Michael Murray (House of Wax) and Courtney Gains, this title utilizes a great setting, to tell a tale of remembrance. A bit stale in the first act, events pick-up in the middle and in the end as cursed characters emerge from the gloomy water. Camp Cold Brook is a decent thriller,...

Scott Jeffrey's Don't Speak will debut on DVD and digital platforms on March 10th, and we have a look at the film's trailer. Also in today's Horror Highlights: details on Jennifer Nicole Stang's short film The Whistler coming to Shudder and a Q&a with Chad Rehmann, the composer of Shout! Studios' new horror film Camp Cold Brook.

Don't Speak Trailer: "It wasn't supposed to escape.

This March, writer-director Scott Jeffrey sets the creature free.

Terror abounds in Don’t Speak, premiering on DVD and Digital this March 10.

Upon arriving at their grandparents' farm, a family soon realizes the entire town has been taken out by an unknown monster. And soon, they become their prey.

Stephanie Lodge, Ryan Davies, and Jake Watkins star in Don’t Speak – on DVD and Digital March 10 from Uncork'd Entertainment."

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The Whistler Coming to Shudder: Press Release: "(Vancouver, BC-January 25th, 2020) - The Whistler,...

Tagline: "Nothing is Stranger than Reality." A concept poster was released for Camp Cold Brook in the Summer of 2017. Since then, the film has completed and appeared at a couple of film festivals. Camp Cold Brook is expected to show at the New York Horror Fest tonight, for its Eastcoast premiere (details below). As well, a new poster has been released for the film (found here). This indie horror title was directed by Andy Palmer (The Funhouse Massacre), from a script by Alex Carl. Camp Cold Brook stars horror vets': Chad Michael Murray (House of Wax), Danielle Harris (Halloween 4), Courtney Gains (Children of the Corn) and many others. A look ahead at this title's continuing film festival run is available here. The film's story involves a reality television series. Desperate for ratings, the "Haunt Squad" heads out to Camp Cold Brook, to document a tragic event. Here, several campers perished 20 years ago.

Strange Nature, the feature length debut of James Ojala, known primarily for his vfx work in film and television, opens in Los Angeles at Laemmle's Glendale Theatre on September 22nd. Billed as an eco-thriller Strange Nature is reportedly based on 'true unsolved outbreaks of wildlife mutations. It stars Lisa Sheridan (“Invasion”), Stephen Tobolowsky (Memento), John Hennigan (Minutes to Midnight), Tiffany Shepis (Victor Crowley), and Carlos Alazraqui (The Funhouse Massacre). Screen Anarchy has been given an exclusive clip to share with you below. We have also included the trailer and the long synopsis for futher context. A children’s hiking group in rural Minnesota discover several live, mutated frogs along a pond. In the same area, a single mother, Kim, and her 11-year-old...

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After being announced last year, we now have the first teaser trailer to the Joe Dante-produced Camp Cold Brook, a new film from The Funhouse Massacre director Andy Palmer. Danielle Harris (Halloween 4,5, Rob Zombie’s Halloween, Hatchet II) stars in the film alongside another horror vet, Chad Michael Murray, who appeared in the excellent House of Wax remake. In the film: “Murray stars as reality TV producer and […]...

Anyone who grew up in the ’80s is familiar with their unforgettable names and faces. The Garbage Pail Kids Topps trading cards and 1987 movie are embedded in the brains of a generation, and Indican Pictures' new documentary 30 Years of Garbage: The Garbage Pail Kids Story explores the phenomenon like never before. In today's Horror Highlights, we also have details on the Hexploitation Film Festival, The Eyes home media release info, and the trailer for Brian Sepanzyk's Compulsion.

30 Years of Garbage: The Garbage Pail Kids Story: Press Release: "West Hollywood, California (Tuesday, August 8th) - Indican Pictures is set to release the pivotal documentary on the Garbage Pail Kids. Titled 30 Years of Garbage: The Garbage Pail Kids Story, this documentary revisits the artists, who made these collectibles famous. Showing a rare glimpse into the corporate culture of Topps as they launched Garbage Pail Kids through the height of the cards fame,...

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Upcoming horror film Camp Cold Brook has some new cast additions. Chad Michael Murray (House of Wax, TV's One Tree Hill) and Danielle Harris (Halloween, Hatchet III) will headline director Andy Palmer's Camp Cold Brook, from Joe Dante's Production company.

Courtney Gains (The Burbs, Children of the Corn), Michael Eric Reid (TV's Victorious),Candice De Visser (The Funhouse Massacre), Mary Kathryn Bryant (Hellraiser : Judgement), Loren Lodesma (A.S.K), and Jason Van Eman (1 Mile to You) help make up the ensemble.

Check out the full details below as well as a snap of some of the cast.

From The Press Release

Script hails from up and comer Alex Carl, writer-director of Reeves Road.

Produced by Warner Davis of Petri Entertainment, Gremlins alum Joe Dante and Mark Alan of Renfield Productions, and Jason Van Eman and Ross Marroso of Weathervane Productions, pic tells of a reality...

The ’burbs can be one spooky place to live. Megan Freels Johnston's The Ice Cream Truck release details, trailer, and poster leads today's Horror Highlights! Also: Camp Cold Brook casting details, Blu-ray / DVD release details for The Lift, the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride announcement, Red Christmas theatrical info, and the new Wtf! trailer.

The Ice Cream Truck Trailer and Release Details: Press Release: "Writer-director Megan Freels Johnston’s suburban nightmare The Ice Cream Truck will hit theaters August 18 and be released day-and-date on VOD via Uncork’d Entertainment. A new trailer and poster have been released to coincide with the release.

The provocative psychological thriller stars Deanna Russo (Being Human, Gossip Girl) as Mary, who moves back to her suburban hometown after her husband gets relocated for work. As her family ties up loose ends back home, she moves into their new house alone. And although the move makes Mary nostalgic for her youth,...

We announced last week that Joe Dante is attached to produce Camp Cold Brook, a new film from The Funhouse Massacre director Andy Palmer. Danielle Harris (Halloween 4,5, Rob Zombie’s Halloween, Hatchet II) stars in the film alongside another horror vet, Chad Michael Murray, who appeared in the excellent House of Wax remake. Above is the first shot of the cast on set, while we have […]...

Chad Michael Murray (House of Wax, TV’s One Tree Hill) and Danielle Harris (Halloween, Hatchet) will headline director Andy Palmer’s Camp Cold Brook. Produced by Warner Davis of Petri Entertainment, Gremlins alum Joe Dante and Mark Alan of Renfield Productions, and Jason Van Eman and Ross Marroso of Weathervane Productions, the film also stars Courtney Gains (The Burbs, Children of the Corn), Michael Eric Reid (TV’s Victorious),Candice De Visser (The Funhouse Massacre), Mary Kathryn Bryant (Hellraiser : Judgement), Loren Lodesma (A.S.K), and Jason Van Eman (1 Mile to You).

Based on a script by Alex Carl, writer-director of Reeves Road, Camp Cold Brook tells of a reality TV crew that get more than they bargained for when they decide to film the next episode in the legendary Camp Cold Brook.

Reality TV producer and host, Jack Wilson (Chad Michael Murray), finds himself in a tough spot.

Halloween is almost here. This is the time of year for putting your favorite horror films in the DVD player. When you think of horror movies over the decades, there are certain actors whose names are indelibly linked to the horror genre. In honor of Halloween 2016, Cinelinx looks at the nine greatest horror films stars of all time.

9) Robert Englund: He made a name for himself as the burnt-faced dream demon Freddy Kruger. His body of horror work includes...A Nightmare On Elm Street, Anoes 2: Freddy’s Revenge, Anoes 3: Dream Warriors, Anoes 4: The Dream Master, Anoes 5: The Dream Child, Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, Freddy Vs. Jason, The Phantom of the Opera, Nightmare Café, Night Terrors, Mortal Fear, The Mangler, Urban Legend, Sanitarium, The Funhouse Massacre, etc.

8) Jamie Lee Curtis: The woman who created the trend of females...

You can always assume a horror movie’s quality based on how many cardinal genre sins are broken before the credits roll. Tom Nagel’s ClownTown has no trouble racking up the offenses in this particular case, especially because a good eight minutes pass before any title flashes. In that time, a lonely babysitter ignores obvious warning signs, gets naked on camera for no added reason (only two minutes in) and dies a generic, horrid death – three strikes in record time. Sadly, it never gets much better from there, as a town is seemingly taken over by psychotic clowns who rule by Marshall law – because why the hell not? It’s a little The Devil’s Rejects, a bit Psycho and unfortunately way too much of Rob Zombie’s 31. Talk about bad timing…

Jeff Miller’s story is rather simple. Four weary travelers attempt to reach their concert vacation destination...

Director: Andy Palmer. Writers: Ben Begley and Renee Dorian. Cast: Robert Englund, Jere Burns, Scottie Thompson, Matt Angel and Chasty Ballesteros. The Funhouse Massacre is an indie horror feature from director Andy Palmer (Badlands of Kain). Written by Ben Begley and Renee Dorian, this title blends a lot of blood with some comedy, on Halloween night. Serial killers haunt an amusement park. And, a family reunion, created in Hell, offers a decent climax. Meanwhile, a theme involving impersonation is appropriate for the film's Halloween setting, while The Funhouse Massacre manages to create an entertaining horror world. In the story, actor Robert Englund appears as a blood-thirsty warden. He allows a journalist to tour his psychiatric hospital. The hospital pens several serial killers in its walls. While the journalist and warden become better acquainted, six murderers escape their confines. The taxidermist (Clint Howard), the cannibal (E. E. Bell), the dentist charmer, a killing...

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June’s home entertainment releases are kicking off in grand fashion this week, as horror and sci-fi fans have a lot to look forward to with the new arrivals on Blu-ray and DVD this Tuesday. Scream Factory is keeping busy with a double dose of terror with their releases of The Abandoned (in conjunction with IFC Midnight) and The Funhouse Massacre, and for those of you who may have missed the supernatural thriller in theaters earlier this year, The Other Side of the Door is making its way to both Blu and DVD courtesy of 20th Century Fox.

If you consider yourself something of a Star Trek fan, Paramount is distributing the Director’s Cut of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan on Blu-ray this week as well as the complete run of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which arrives on Blu for the first time ever this Tuesday.

Halloween night takes a twisted turn in The Funhouse Massacre, the new horror film from Andy Palmer that co-stars the legendary Robert Englund. With The Funhouse Massacre hitting home media on June 7th courtesy of Scream Factory, we’ve been provided with three Blu-ray copies to give away to Daily Dead readers.

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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive (1) Blu-ray copy of The Funhouse Massacre.

How to Enter: For a chance to win, email contest@dailydead.com with the subject “The Funhouse Massacre Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.

Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on June 10th. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States. Only one entry per household will be accepted.

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From the Press Release: “Murder is all part of the show. On June 7th, 2016, Scream Factory presents...

Andy Palmer’s The Funhouse Massacre is coming to Blu-ray and DVD on June 7th, and to celebrate, Scream Factory released three Blu-ray clips plus the official trailer for the film that tease Halloween night as a dangerous day to go to a funhouse.

The Funhouse Massacre Blu-ray / DVD Release Details: Press Release: “Murder is all part of the show. On June 7th, 2016, Scream Factory presents the home entertainment debut of The Funhouse Massacre on Blu-ray and DVD, complete with extras including commentary with director Andy Palmer, producer Warner Davis and actors Clint Howard and Courtney Gains. The Funhouse Massacre premiered at the Horrorhound Weekend Convention Film Festival and won Best Film and Best Special Effects.

On Halloween night, a group of the United States’ most notorious serial killers escape from Statesville Asylum and descend upon a giant funhouse whose theme is based on their different reigns of terror. The...

Scream Factory Presents The Funhouse Massacre On Blu-ray & DVD June 7, 2016 Starring Jere Burns and Scottie Thompson, with Special Guest Star Robert Englund Murder is all part of the show. On June 7, 2016, Scream Factory presents the home entertainment debut of The Funhouse Massacre on Blu-ray and DVD, complete with extras including …

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On June 7th, the funhouse will be open for business nationwide… from the safety of your own home via the Blu-ray and DVD release of The Funhouse Massacre, starring Robert Englund, Ben Begley, Jere Burns, Clint Howard, and Courtney Gains. Also: cover art and release details for Trailer Trauma 2: Drive-In Monsterama and Harrow County #12.

The Funhouse Massacre Blu-ray / DVD Release Details: Press Release: “Murder is all part of the show. On June 7th, 2016, Scream Factory presents the home entertainment debut of The Funhouse Massacre on Blu-ray and DVD, complete with extras including commentary with director Andy Palmer, producer Warner Davis and actors Clint Howard and Courtney Gains. The Funhouse Massacred premiered at the Horrorhound Weekend Convention Film Festival and won Best Film and Best Special Effects.

On Halloween night, a group of the United States’ most notorious serial killers escape from Statesville Asylum and descend upon a giant funhouse...

Scream Factory announced on their Facebook page that The Funhouse Massacre, The Abandoned, and Rabid Dogs (2015) will be released on Blu-ray and DVD this June. Let the screams begin!

From Facebook: “Horror icons Clint Howard (Evilspeak, The Lords of Salem), Courtney Gains (Children of the Corn, The ‘Burbs) and A Nightmare on Elm Street’s Robert Englund all pop up in The Funhouse Massacre—a scary new carnival ride of a thriller that will be releasing on Digital platforms, On Demand, DVD and Blu-ray on June 7th.

On Halloween night, a group of the United States’ most notorious serial killers escape from Statesville Asylum and descend upon a giant funhouse whose theme is based on their different reigns of terror. The unsuspecting carnival patrons think that the carnage created at the park is just part of the show… until they become part of the main attraction. The only people left...

Central American International Film Festival (Caiff), the West Coast’s first festival to showcase works from the movement emerging among isthmus-based and emigré Central American filmmakers, announced the winners of its first edition.

The festival presented 25 of the best cutting-edge and modern Central American films at the University of South California (USC) during its three days run. Among the highlighted events, they presented a retrospective of Salvadorian-Canadian filmmaker and spokesperson Patricia Chica ("Serpent’s Lullaby," "A Tricky Treat") and a Q & A with actor Erick Chavarria ("The Funhouse Massacre," "Borderline"), a Guatemalan working in Hollywood.

The Caiff was founded by Oscar Dominguez of the Salvadorian Corridor, screenwriter Juan Carlos Bojorquez is the festival co-founder and director, head of programming is Academy Award-winner André Guttfreund, head of technical support is Adonai Interiano, head of hospitality is Patricia C. Ovando, and the general planner is Mario Anaya assisted by Erick Chavarria.

Here is the list of winners:

Best Feature

"Ambiguity: Crónica de un sueño Americano," directed by Grisel Wilson (Guatemala)

Best Short

"Dark Streets," directed by Miguel Pu (USA)

Best Documentary

"Lencas Roots," directed by Saul Leon Dubón & Ronald Medrano (El Salvador)

Best Director

Grisel Wilson for "Ambiguity: Crónica de un sueño Americano" (Guatemala)

Best Screenplay

Arturo Menendez for "Malacrianza" (El Salvador)

Best Actor

Hans Calderón for "Ambiguity: Crónica de un sueño Americano" (Guatemala)

Best Actress

Karla Valencia for "Malacrianza" (El Salvador)

Outstanding Contribution Towards the Cinematic Heritage of Central America

"Cuatro Puntos Cardinales," directed by Javier Kafie (El Salvador)

Best Film by the Guest Country (Mexico)

"Alguien," directed by Roberto Valdez...

Hey creeps, welcome back to the Crypt! Before we get to the revoltin’ reviews, I want to mention that ol’ monstrous Michale Graves has officially launched a Kickstarter to get When Worlds Collide into yer talons and claws, so give it a look-see, and pony up some dough if ya can!

Also of note, this column debuts my new rating system (created by Coffin Club Member #1 Bob Gosh), with every review given between 5 (totally rad) and 1 (totally dogs–t) skulls!

Now, on with the spookshow!

The Funhouse Massacre

• Release Date: In Theaters Now

• Written By: Ben Begley, Renee Dorian

• Directed By: Andy Palmer

• Starring: Robert Englund, Clint Howard, Chasty Ballesteros, Scottie Thompson

Roll up, roll up, and let’s feast our putrid peepers on the new fright flick The Funhouse Massacre. Will it have the goods to slake our unending thirst for monsters and mayhem, or will it be the...

Six of the world’s scariest psychopaths escape from a local asylum and proceed to unleash terror on the unsuspecting crowd of a Halloween funhouse whose themed mazes are inspired by their various reigns of terror. That’s right, kids! It’s time… Continue Reading →

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The Funhouse Massacre presents itself as just another indiscriminate indie-horror flick, but as someone who’s been fooled by many similarly crafted duds, I can assure you that this roadside slaughterhouse is a much more enjoyable beast. Writer Ben Begley, who also plays a bumbling deputy, is not only able to craft a horror flick that’s loads of hellish fun, but this colorful massacre remain consistently funny throughout – not an easy task for scary comedies these days. While Begley’s tongue-in-cheek antics become a bit overplayed in a few instances, it fares far better than most jovial copycats of the same ilk, and holds its own against modern gore-chucklers with much bigger budgets. In the vein of a much more over-the-top The Houses October Built, The Funhouse Massacre is one of 2015’s hidden horror gems despite a smaller-format rollout, loaded with guts and bursting with psycho-carnie ferocity.

When I think haunted attractions,...

Serial killers bring their own brand of sinister scares to a carnival attraction one Halloween night in The Funhouse Massacre. With the new horror film hitting theaters today, we caught up with director Andy Palmer to discuss working with Robert Englund, creating a genuinely scary haunted house atmosphere on set, and more.

Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us, Andy. How did you get involved with The Funhouse Massacre and what attracted you to the story?

Andy Palmer: Thanks so much for reaching out, I really appreciate it. I got involved with Funhouse and more specifically Ben Begley and Renee Dorian when we cast Renee in Daric Loo’s film Awaken a few years ago. We had a blast working with her on that film, and a year or so later she asked my producing partner Warner Davis and I to help her produce her web series Clued-Less,...

Shock shares an exclusive clip from the new Robert Englund horror flick. As we reported Here last month, director Andy Palmer’s gory and goofy blackly comic horror flick The Funhouse Massacre, starring the one and only Robert Englund, opens in select Us theaters this Friday via AMC Independent. Here’s the synopsis from the press release:…

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The trailer recently dropped for The Funhouse Massacre, and it kicks off this morning's round-up. Also: a Kickstarter launch for Zombie Mouth Bubblegum, acquisition news for Terrordactyl, and Horror Hotel Season 2 premiere details.

The Funhouse Massacre: "The film, directed by Andy Palmer, stars Robert Englund, Jere Burns, Scottie Thompson, Clint Howard and Courtney Gains. The Funhouse Massacre, which was produced by Warner Davis, President of Petri Entertainment, will hit theaters in 15-20 U.S. markets on Friday, November 13th.

On Halloween night, a gruesome group of the United States' most notorious and colorful serial killers escape from Statesville Asylum and descend on a giant funhouse whose theme is based on their different reigns of terror. The unsuspecting carnival goers think that the carnage created is just part of the show, that is, until they become part of the main attraction. The only people left to stop them are a ragtag group of college kids,...

The Funhouse Massacre is a new film from Petri Entertainment. The film stars Chasty Ballesteros (Final Destination 5) and Robert Englund. In the film, six psychopaths escape the local asylum. And, they set their sights on an amusement park, hammer in hand. The film's first trailer shows many of the film's villains and a few timid characters. Fans of indie horror can view the trailer here. The film's fan page highlights some of the film's victims. Gerardo (Erick Chavarria), Jason (Sterling Sulieman), Christina (Ballesteros) and others do their best to survive the film. But, each has their weakness: social media addiction, a weed addled mind or hubris. Will any survive? Film fans can find out for themselves when the film releases this November. More details on the film are available below. Release Date: November 13th, 2015. Director: Andy Palmer. Writers: Ben Begley and Renee Dorian. Cast: Chasty Ballesteros, Robert Englund, Clint Howard and Scottie Thompson.

The new trailer for director Andy Palmer’s horror/comedy The Funhouse Massacre has arrived, and the flick looks like a metric ton of Halloween-oriented fun. Instead of taking the concept and attempting to do something dead serious with it, Palmer and… Continue Reading →

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Serial killers bring their own deadly brand of sinister scares to a carnival attraction one Halloween night in The Funhouse Massacre, hitting select theaters on November 13th. Ahead of the Robert Englund-starring movie's release, we've been provided with an exclusive look at the film's official poster.

"The film, directed by Andy Palmer, stars Robert Englund, Jere Burns, Scottie Thompson, Clint Howard and Courtney Gains. The Funhouse Massacre, which was produced by Warner Davis, President of Petri Entertainment, will hit theaters in 15-20 U.S. markets on Friday, November 13th.

On Halloween night, a gruesome group of the United States' most notorious and colorful serial killers escape from Statesville Asylum and descend on a giant funhouse whose theme is based on their different reigns of terror. The unsuspecting carnival goers think that the carnage created is just part of the show, that is, until they become part of the main attraction.

Goodnight, mommy? Possible Oscar contender, Goodnight Mommy, will arrive on Blu-ray / DVD on December 1st. Also: theatrical release information for The Funhouse Massacre, a look at Live-Evil photos, and Happy Halloween with Dr. Gangrene videos.

Goodnight Mommy: Press Release: "Beverly Hills, Calif. – October 13, 2015 – “Unsettling.” “Terrifying.” “Sinister.” The most talked about movie of summer and one of the most critically-acclaimed films of the year, Goodnight Mommy arrives on Blu-ray™ and DVD December 1st from Anchor Bay Entertainment and RADiUS. The “masterful and artfully unsettling” film, which is generating strong Oscar® buzz as Austria’s official 2016 entry for Best Foreign Language Film, is written and directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, and stars Susanne Wuest (Antares, Judas Goat, Thank You Mr. President), and brothers Elias Schwarz and Lukas Schwarz in their feature film debut.

A worldwide festival favorite, Goodnight Mommy made audiences squirm at the Venice Film Festival, AFI Fest,...

Robert Englund’s The Funhouse Massacre to get theatrical release. La based production company Petri Entertainment has just announced that their latest flick, the Robert Englund-starring horror comedy The Funhouse Massacre will be receiving a Us theatrical release via AMC Independent. The unhinged gore ‘n’ guffaws feature also stars Scottie Thompson, Jere Burns and the one and…

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On Halloween weekend, Nosferatu won't evoke terror or bring plagues upon unsuspecting townsfolk, but rather inspire a night of beautiful music. Also: an update on the Telluride Horror Show, Vampirella #1 and Syfy's Ominous release details, as well as Storm King Productions at New York Comic Con.

Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror: Press Release: "Over Halloween weekend, on Friday, October 30, at 8 p.m., the Boston Pops and conductor Keith Lockhart, in collaboration with Berklee College of Music, will bring the classic 1922 silent horror film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror to the Symphony Hall stage, with an entirely new full symphonic score composed by Berklee’s finest student film composers. Nosferatu on Halloween is a groundbreaking, unprecedented collaborative project in which eight of Berklee’s finest student film composers will write a full-length symphonic score, under the direction of Professor of Film Scoring Sheldon Mirowitz, for what is widely considered...

With the season 2 premiere of Syfy's Z Nation quickly approaching, a new teaser trailer has been released to sink your teeth into. Also in this morning's round-up: a preview video showcasing Doom's gory kills and a plethora of new images from The Funhouse Massacre.

Z Nation Season 2: Debuting September 11th at 10:00 pm Est, the second season premiere of Z Nation picks up after the cliffhanger of last season's final episode, "Doctor of the Dead." The survivors of the first season (which racked up quite the body count) return for the 15-episode sophomore season with the mission to get Murphy to California more urgent than ever before.

Season 1 synopsis: "Z Nation starts three years after the zombie virus has gutted the country, a team of everyday heroes must transport the only known survivor of the plague from New York to California, where the last functioning viral lab waits for his blood.

There’s no greater place to host a horror movie than a funhouse. Plus, if you’re a mutant wearing a Frankenstein’s monster mask, it’s also a great place to get a handjob from an aging gypsy fortune teller. You can’t beat… Continue Reading →

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