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The After Dark Horrorfest was a game-changer back when it premiered in 2006. Not only was this film festival devoted to the horror genre, it was accessible. Founder Courtney Solomon (An American Haunting) chose the best possible venue for this “ultimate celebration of horror”: the big screen. So from November 17 to 21, these hand-picked titles were shown at select theaters across the U.S.

There have been four “sequels” to the After Dark Horrorfest since then, but for many horror hounds like myself, the original one is a bit more meaningful. It was an exciting time for discovery, developing one’s own taste, and for learning what the genre had to offer in the non-mainstream sector.

So in honor of this momentous film fest, we look back at the first “8 Films to Die For”.

The Abandoned (Nacho Cerdà)

Pictured: Anastasia Hille in The Abandoned.

That February following the first After Dark Horrorfest,...

Network: Bounce TV. Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour). Seasons: Ongoing. TV show dates: October 2, 2017 — present. Series status: Has not been cancelled. Performers include: Gary 'G. Thang' Johnson, Tracey Cherelle Jones, Jay Phillips, Caryn Ward, and Oren Williams. TV show description: A situation comedy, the Grown Folks TV show comes from creator Bentley Kyle Evans. The series centers on the lives, marriages, and friendships of two blue-collar couples. Thrifty and a tad touchy, Gary Thompson (Johnson) is married to the calm, cool, and collected Jillian (Jones). The Thompsons share a duplex with James (Phillips) and Brenda (Ward) Finley. Brenda is a happy homemaker. She is well-matched with James, who -- unlike Gary -- tends to be sociable and self-effacing.

It's been announced that Jordan Peele (Get Out) will be the recipient of The National Association of Theatre Owners (Nato)'s "CinemaCon Director of the Year" award. Congrats, Mr. Peele! Also in today's Highlights: Other Madnesses trailer and release details, Kill The Minotaur, Raised by Wolves, and The Quiet Hour.

Jordan Peele to Receive CinemaCon Director of the Year Award: Press Release: Washington D.C. (March 20, 2017) – Jordan Peele, the breakthrough writer/director of Universal Pictures’ smash “Get Out,” will receive the “CinemaCon® Director of the Year,” it was announced today by CinemaCon Managing Director, Mitch Neuhauser. CinemaCon, the official convention of The National Association of Theatre Owners (Nato), will be held March 27-30, 2017 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Peele will be presented with this special honor at the “CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards” ceremony, which takes place on the evening of Thursday, March 30, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace,...

While the name Travis Stevens may not be familiar to horror fans, the films he’s shepherded over the last several years should: A Horrible Way to Die, Little Deaths, The Aggression Scale, The Thompsons, Big Ass Spider!, Cheap Thrills, Jodorowsky’s Dune, Starry Eyes, and the upcoming feature, We Are Still Here, which debuted at the 2015 South by Southwest Film Festival.

As a producer over a relatively short amount of time, Stevens has made a huge impact on the horror genre and still works tirelessly to bring engaging and unique independent projects to life. We recently chatted with Stevens about his background, his approach to producing, the state of independent horror and the one thing he recommends to aspiring filmmakers.

Thanks for speaking with me, Travis. You have done such an amazing job throughout your career finding interesting and thought-provoking films to work on that also feel different from each other.

After a strong premiere at last year's SXSW Film Festival and currently available on VOD/iTunes, The Butcher Brothers' Holy Ghost People (review here) is arriving on DVD from XLrator Media next month, April 8th to be exact.

The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri, and Phil Flores (the other half of the Butcher Brothers).

Emma Greenwell, Brendan McCarthy, Joe Egender, and Cameron Richardson star.

Synopsis

Holy Ghost People is a Southern Gothic thriller about a teenager searching for her lost sister in the Appalachian Mountains, where she encounters a snake-handling religious cult and eventually learns the truth about her sister's fate.

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Be prepared to see ‘Holy Ghost People’ when XLrator Media releases the thriller on April 8 on DVD. The drama has also released a trailer and photos, so audiences can uncover the truth behind the wild world of Appalachian snake-handling churches. The thriller is a Southern Gothic thriller about a teenager searching for her lost sister in the Appalachian Mountains. During her search, she encounters a snake-handling religious cult and eventually learns the truth about her sister’s fate. Mitchell Altieri, the co-writer and director of ‘The Hamiltons’ and ‘The Thompsons,’ returns to the thriller genre with the release of ‘Holy Ghost People.’ He reunited with his ‘The Hamiltons’ co-scribe, Joe [ Read More ]

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XLrator Media's latest film from The Butcher Brothers, entitled Holy Ghost People (review), is now in limited theatrical release; and we have an entire image gallery full of their weird beliefs right here for you, free of any threats which may come via snakebite.

The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri, and Phil Flores (the other half of the Butcher Brothers).

Emma Greenwell, Brendan McCarthy, Joe Egender, and Cameron Richardson star.

XLrator Media also released Holy Ghost People on VOD and iTunes on February 18th.

Synopsis

Holy Ghost People is a Southern Gothic thriller about a teenager searching for her lost sister in the Appalachian Mountains, where she encounters a snake-handling religious cult and eventually learns the truth about her sister's fate.

Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!

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The good folks over at XLrator Media have provided Dread Central with an exclusive first clip from the latest film from The Butcher Brothers, entitled Holy Ghost People (review). If you have a fear of snakes, which we're sure some of you do (we're looking at You, Mr. Jones), you may wanna skip it. If you're brave, check it out right now!

The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri, and Phil Flores (the other half of the Butcher Brothers).

Emma Greenwell, Brendan McCarthy, Joe Egender, and Cameron Richardson star.

XLrator Media will be releasing Holy Ghost People on VOD and iTunes on February 18th and in theaters on February 21st.

Synopsis

Holy Ghost People is a Southern Gothic thriller about a teenager searching for her lost sister in the Appalachian Mountains, where...

Mitchell Altieri (The Thompsons), one half of the Butcher Brothers, is the director behind the Southern Gothic thriller Holy Ghost People. This renowned film made waves at the South-By-Southwest Film Festival. And soon, horror fans across North America will be able to see this film for themselves. This title releases February 18th, 2014, on home video formats, through XLrator Media. As well, Holy Ghost People stars Emma Greenwell ("True Blood"), Joe Egender (The Frankenstein Theory) and Brendan McCarthy. The film's story follows Charlotte (Greenwell), who is in search of her sister. Charlotte enlists the help of an ex-Marine, Wayne (McCarthy), to help find her. Together, they set out for the Appalachian Mtns. and a remote Christian cult. Here, events take a strange twist. Charlotte and Wayne get too close to these twisted kidnappers. Fans of the Butcher Brothers or of thrillers can preview the launch of this title below. The film's...

The good folks over at XLrator Media have provided Dread Central with an exclusive first look at the latest film from The Butcher Brothers, entitled Holy Ghost People (review). Then they asked if we could post it instead of just admiring it, and we figured what the heck? Check it out right now!

Emma Greenwell, Brendan McCarthy, Joe Egender, and Cameron Richardson star. The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri, and Phil Flores (the other half of the Butcher Brothers).

XLrator Media will be releasing Holy Ghost People on VOD and iTunes on February 18th and in theaters on February 21st.

Synopsis

Holy Ghost People is a Southern Gothic thriller about a teenager searching for her lost sister in the Appalachian Mountains, where she encounters a snake-handling religious cult and eventually learns...

I hear a lot of casual horror fans talking about the lack of quality horror films in recent years... and to some extent they have a point. Studio-funded horror films seem to be less prevalent than they were three decades ago, and many mass-marketed horror films are lighter on gore, nudity, and the like than the features of yesteryear (with the obvious exception of the Evil Dead reboot). But there are still plenty of quality horror films being made – it’s just incumbent upon horror fans to look a little harder. There are a plethora of well-made horror pictures being released every year; they just aren’t all getting the mainstream attention that they deserve. In an attempt to remedy that, and shine the spotlight on some outstanding films that haven’t received a great deal of publicity, we are showcasing five titles from the past five years that may have passed you by,...

The North American rights to the acclaimed Southern Goth thriller, ‘Holy Ghost People,’ have been acquired by XLrator Media, following the movie’s world premiere last month at South by Southwest. The film, which was helmed by Mitchell Altieri, one half of the Butcher Brothers directing duo, was written by Kevin Artigue, Joe Egender, Altieri and Phil Flores, the other half of the Butcher Brothers. XLrator Media CEO Barry Gordon announced ‘Holy Ghost People’s acquisition by the multi-platform releasing company. “Following our great experience working with the Butcher Brothers on the vampire epic ‘The Thompsons,’ we’re thrilled to be releasing Mitchell’s extraordinary new film which created such a sensation at SXSW,” [ Read More ]

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  XLrator Media has announced their acquisition of the North American rights to Holy Ghost People, a dark and moody backwoods thriller that riveted audiences at this year's South By Southwest Film Festival. The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri, who co-wrote with Phil Flores (Altieri & Flores are also known as The Butcher Brothers, who created the vampire-themed films The Hamiltons and The Thompsons), with Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender.   Holy Ghost People is a southern gothic thriller/drama about a teenager searching for her lost sister in the Appalachian Mountains, where she encounters a snake-handling religious cult and eventually learns the truth about her sister's fate. You can read our review here.   Release dates have not yet been finalized, so stay tuned for updates... in the meantime, here's the trailer:   SXSW (2013) - Holy Ghost People Trailer #1 - Drama HD...

XLrator Media has acquired the rights to Holy Ghost People, described as a Southern Gothic thriller. The film premiered at SXSW this past month and is directed by Mitchell Altieri, one of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons). Read on for the press release detailing the film.

Los Angeles (Apr. 4, 2013) – XLrator Media has acquired all North American rights to the Southern Gothic thriller, Holy Ghost People, following its world premiere last month at South by Southwest. The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri & Phil Flores (the other half of the Butcher Brothers). XLrator Media CEO Barry Gordon announced the deal today.

“Following our great experience working with the Butcher Brothers on the vampire epic The Thompsons, we’re thrilled to be releasing Mitchell’s extraordinary new film which created such a sensation at SXSW,...

Good news has come in for those of you excited to check out the latest flick from the Butcher Brothers, Holy Ghost People (review)! The flick has scored distro, and we have the early details for you right here. Check it out!

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XLrator Media has acquired all North American rights to the Southern Gothic thriller Holy Ghost People following its world premiere last month at South by Southwest. The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri, and Phil Flores (the other half of the Butcher Brothers). XLrator Media CEO Barry Gordon announced the deal today.

“Following our great experience working with the Butcher Brothers on the vampire epic The Thompsons, we’re thrilled to be releasing Mitchell’s extraordinary new film which created such a sensation at SXSW,” said Gordon.

XLrator Media has acquired all North American rights to the Southern Gothic thriller, Holy Ghost People, following its world premiere last month at South by Southwest. The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri & Phil Flores (the other half of the Butcher Brothers). XLrator Media CEO Barry Gordon announced the deal today.

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"Holy Ghost People," the latest thriller from director Mitchell Altieri of the Butcher Brothers ("The Violent Kind"), has been picked up by XLrator Media.  The company, who also distributed Altieri and Phil Flores' 2012 vampire film "The Thompsons," has secured all North American right to "Holy Ghost People." Read More: Meet the 2013 SXSW Filmmakers #35: Mitchell Altieri Directs a Congregation of Outcasts in American Gothic 'Holy Ghost People' Emma Greenwell of "Shameless" stars in the film as Charlotte, who goes on a search for her missing sister with the help of unstable ex-Marine Wayne (Brendan McCarthy).  Her sister disappeared in the Appalachian Mountains where the Church of One Accord and its fiercly devout members are found.  The church is led by a snake-handling preacher named Brother Billy (Joe Egender) who leads his congregation into harmful and even deadly pursuits of salvation. Wayne and Charlotte's journey on the mountain leads them to.

XLrator Media has announced that they have acquired North American distribution rights to Holy Ghost People, a movie which recently had its premiere at SXSW:

Los Angeles (Apr. 4, 2013) – XLrator Media has acquired all North American rights to the Southern Gothic thriller, Holy Ghost People, following its world premiere last month at South by Southwest. The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri & Phil Flores (the other half of the Butcher Brothers). XLrator Media CEO Barry Gordon announced the deal today.

“Following our great experience working with the Butcher Brothers on the vampire epic The Thompsons, we’re thrilled to be releasing Mitchell’s extraordinary new film which created such a sensation at SXSW,” said Gordon.

In the film, 19-year-old Charlotte (Emma Greenwell, “Shameless”) enlists the help of alcoholic ex-Marine Wayne (Brendan McCarthy) to...

XLrator Media has acquired all North American rights to the Southern Gothic thriller, Holy Ghost People (review), following its world premiere last month at South by Southwest.

The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri & Phil Flores (the other half of the Butcher Brothers).

“Following our great experience working with the Butcher Brothers on the vampire epic The Thompsons, we’re thrilled to be releasing Mitchell’s extraordinary new film which created such a sensation at SXSW,” said Gordon.

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Just a few weeks ago, Mitchell Altieri's (one half of The Butcher Brothers) Holy Ghost People (review) celebrated its world premiere at the 2013 SXSW Film Festival.

Starring Emma Greenwell, Joe Egender, Brendan McCarthy, Cameron Richardson and Don Harvey, Holy Ghost People follows a young girl named Charlotte (Greenwell) who enlists the help of an ex-Marine (McCarthy) in locating her missing sister, who last contacted her while living on a religious compound tucked away in the Appalachian Mountains.

Holy Ghost People was co-written by Altieri, Phil Flores (the other half of The Butcher Brothers), Egender and Kevin Artigue. Dread Central recently chatted with both Altieri and Flores about their latest collaboration and their experiences working with their cast in the mountains of Tennessee. The duo also discussed their next feature project, Raised by Wolves, which is currently being wrapped up in post-production.

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It was only a matter of time before the filmmaking team known as "The Butcher Brothers" would drop the slightly silly moniker and start crediting themselves as normal guys, and it only seems fitting that Mitch Altieri and Phil Flores would choose to do it with a film like Holy Ghost People. The duo has shown some skill and (better yet) improvement with each successive movie -- The Hamiltons, The Violent Kind, The Thompsons (and yes I left out April Fools Day to be kind) -- but their latest is easily their most complete, cohesive, and compelling thriller yet.

The simple gritty film works as both a dramatic piece and a thriller at the same time, and tonally it seems to borrow a little from the early indie films of David Gordon Green, which is meant as a compliment to all involved. At its best moments Holy Ghost People provides...

Usually known as one half of horror duo The Butcher Brothers (along with filmmaker Phil Flores), Mitchell Altieri comes to Austin with his new slow burning drama "Holy Ghost People," set among the snake handling churches of the Appalachian Mountains. What it's about: "Holy Ghost People" is about absolute faith -- the strength it can bring and the evil it can inspire. About the filmmaker: I started film-making at a young age. I was inspired by offbeat films like Over The Edge, The Wanderers and anything David Lynch. This is my first venture outside the horror genre in a handful of years. I didn't start in horror but always loved dark stories. After shooting my last film "The Thompsons" in the UK, I wanted to get back to my roots and tell a gritty, American tale. "Holy Ghost People"was that story I wanted to tell. It plays like an old Southern Gothic novel.

Let’s face it… vampires have been done to death. Whether it’s the hundreds of Dracula films, the Twilight franchise or True Blood and The Vampire Diaries on TV, the fanged ones have had their time in the sun. Back in 2006, the independent feature titled The Hamiltons was released as part of the After Dark Horror Festival.

Having watched almost every entry in the After Dark series up to that point, I wasn’t expecting much, but was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed it. Now some six years later, directors “The Butcher Brothers” (Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores) have returned with most of the first film’s cast to give us The Thompsons, the sequel to The Hamiltons.

Picking up after a particularly unpleasant event between the two films (dramatized here for exposition), The Hamiltons have changed their name yet again, to The Thompsons and leave for England fleeing the law.

This week The Butcher Brothers' latest project, The Thompsons, arrived on Blu-Ray and DVD everywhere, and to mark the occasion, Dread Central caught up with the filmmaking duo, Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores, to chat about the sequel to the 2006 modern vampire flick The Hamiltons.

The Thompsons still follows the Hamilton family, but this time things are a bit different as the clan of vamps are on the search for a potential cure, other people like them and getting a dangerous taste of freedom while traveling the world. Written by The Butcher Brothers and star Cory Knauf, The Thompsons also stars Samuel Child, Joseph McKelheer, Mackenzie Firgens, Elizabeth Henstridge and Ryan Hartwig.

Read on for our exclusive interview with The Butcher Brothers on The Thompsons, their future projects and much more!

Dread Central: So back when you were working on The Hamiltons in '06, did you have any idea...

A sequel to The Hamiltons, The Thompsons is an indie horror film directed by Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores aka the Butcher Brothers, which premiered at the London FrightFest Film Festival on August 26th, 2012.

We have an exclusive clip if you’re interested learning more about a sequel to 2006s fugitive vampire clan movie, which is being described as ‘Twilight meets Tarantino’.

Now available on DVD and Blu-ray, a movie about pretty teenage vampires stars Corey Knauf, Samuel Child, Joseph McKelheer, Mackenzie Firgens, Ryan Hartwig, Elizabeth Henstridge, Sean Browne, and Tim Holloway.

The effects are a mixture of practical and digital and have been upgraded from the original. However, the action sequences are still very unrealistic, as well as the fight scenes were poorly put together.

Check out the exclusive clip along with the official trailer and cover art below.

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The Butcher Brothers, Phil Flores and Mitchell Altieri, have come back to their bloody and emotional world of vampires with “The Thompsons,” the sequel to “The Hamiltons.” ShockYa was on hand to speak with the directors about their vision, why vampires have so many fans, and more. “The Thompsons” is on DVD and Blu-ray now. First, I’m glad that you guys were able to make a sequel to “The Hamiltons.” I read how excited people were about the first film, so I’m sure they’ll be glad to see “The Thompsons.” How did you come up with the idea for these types of vampires in general? Phil Flores: We wanted to [ Read More ]

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Available on DVD and Blu-ray today is The Butcher Brothers' follow-up to the The Hamiltons, entitled The Thompsons; and to kick off the new year right, we have an exclusive clip for you. Holiday schmoliday!

Directed by The Butcher Brothers and starring Corey Knauf, Samuel Child, Joseph McKelheer, Mackenzie Firgens, Ryan Hartwig, Elizabeth Henstridge, Sean Browne, and Tim Holloway, look for The Thompsons in stores now.

Synopsis

The Hamiltons are back. Under their new name the Thompsons, the cursed blood-drinkers are looking for another vampire clan who can help them survive. After causing a bloodbath in America that put them on the world’s ‘Most Wanted’ list, they end up in Great Britain; and their quest leads to a public house in the quaint village of Ludlow, where the Stuart family say they will help. But soon Francis Hamilton suspects the Stuarts may have a hidden agenda behind their kindness.

The Thompsons is the sequel to The Hamiltons and was released today on Blu-ray and DVD. If you’re interested learning more about the movie, we’ve been provided with an exclusive clip for you to watch.

“The Hamiltons are back. Under their new name the Thompsons, the cursed blood-drinkers are looking for another vampire clan who can help them survive. After causing a bloodbath in America that put them on the world’s ‘Most Wanted’ list, they end up in Great Britain and their quest leads to a public house in the quaint village of Ludlow where the Stuart family say they will help. But soon Francis Hamilton suspects the Stuarts may have a hidden agenda behind their kindness. An epic battle between the two clans is inevitable but who is strong enough to emerge the victors?”

The Thompsons was directed by The Butcher Brothers and stars Corey Knauf,...

I may have been a little too tough on the 2007 indie vampire flick The Hamiltons. Reviewing it for another website, I said this: "Feeling more like an angsty indie drama than any sort of horrific piece of cinema, the movie is jam-packed with all the things that make 'homemade' movies so irritating: Clumsy screenwriting, wooden acting, and a sense of self-importance run rampant throughout The Hamiltons. Not even the few moments of grim humor and bloodletting can salvage the flick's leaden pacing and overbaked narrative."

Yikes. Pretty rough. And then once co-directors Mitch Altieri and Phil Flores presented us with April Fools Day (2008) and The Violent Kind (2010), I figured I would just leave the "Butcher Brothers" to their fans and focus on indie horror films I actually enjoyed.   So here's some good news for all involved: The Thompsons (aka The Hamiltons Part 2, although you need not have seen (or liked!

Title: The Thompsons Directed by: Mitchell Altieri & Phil Flores Starring: Mackenzie Firgens, Elizabeth Henstridge and Cory Knauf Running time: 82 minutes, Rated R, Available on DVD Special Features: 6 featurettes – Relocating the Family, Scribed in Blood, Humans to Monsters, Awakening the Project, Families, The Ringlestone Inn and Trailer Sequel to The Hamiltons, the siblings (now using the alias Thompson) are on the run from the law in England and Paris, trying to find a vampire clan who are the link to uncovering their parent’s mysterious past. The Thompson kids are on the run after an unfortunate incident where they massacre everyone in a California bar after little brother [ Read More ]

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Below you can check out a scene from The Thompsons, arriving on DVD and Blu-ray/DVD combo January 1 from XLrator Media under its Macabre banner. The writing/directing team known as The Butcher Brothers (Phil Flores and Mitchell Altieri) return along with star/co-scripter Cory Knauf and actors Samuel Child, Joseph McKelheer and Mackenzie Firgens, who play the vampire family from The Hamiltons now traveling under the titular moniker. They arrive in England and encounter another supernatural clan, the Stuarts (Daniel O’Meara, Selina Giles, Elizabeth Henstridge, Tom Holloway and Sean Browne)—and as you can see below, they don’t all get along. The discs include the following featurettes:

“Relocating the Family”

“Scribed in Blood”

“Humans to Monsters”

“Awakening the Project”

“Families”

“The Ringlestone Inn”

See The Thompsons’ official Facebook page here.

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Below you can check out a scene from The Thompsons, arriving on DVD and Blu-ray/DVD combo January 1 from XLrator Media under its Macabre banner. The writing/directing team known as The Butcher Brothers (Phil Flores and Mitchell Altieri) return along with star/co-scripter Cory Knauf and actors Samuel Child, Joseph McKelheer and Mackenzie Firgens, who play the vampire family from The Hamiltons now traveling under the titular moniker. They arrive in England and encounter another supernatural clan, the Stuarts (Daniel O’Meara, Selina Giles, Elizabeth Henstridge, Tom Holloway and Sean Browne)—and as you can see below, they don’t all get along. The discs include the following featurettes:

“Relocating the Family”

“Scribed in Blood”

“Humans to Monsters”

“Awakening the Project”

“Families”

“The Ringlestone Inn”

See The Thompsons’ official Facebook page here.

{flv}Twins{/flv}...

Below you can check out a scene from The Thompsons, arriving on DVD and Blu-ray/DVD combo January 1 from XLrator Media under its Macabre banner. The writing/directing team known as The Butcher Brothers (Phil Flores and Mitchell Altieri) return along with star/co-scripter Cory Knauf and actors Samuel Child, Joseph McKelheer and Mackenzie Firgens, who play the vampire family from The Hamiltons now traveling under the titular moniker. They arrive in England and encounter another supernatural clan, the Stuarts (Daniel O’Meara, Selina Giles, Elizabeth Henstridge, Tom Holloway and Sean Browne)—and as you can see below, they don’t all get along. The discs include the following featurettes:

“Relocating the Family”

“Scribed in Blood”

“Humans to Monsters”

“Awakening the Project”

“Families”

“The Ringlestone Inn”

See The Thompsons’ official Facebook page here.

{flv}Twins{/flv}...

The Thompsons is the sequel to The Hamiltons and will be released to Blu-ray and DVD on January 1st. If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve been provided with the official cover art, details on bonus features, and a trailer:

“The Hamiltons are back. Under their new name the Thompsons, the cursed blood-drinkers are looking for another vampire clan who can help them survive. After causing a bloodbath in America that put them on the world’s ‘Most Wanted’ list, they end up in Great Britain and their quest leads to a public house in the quaint village of Ludlow where the Stuart family say they will help. But soon Francis Hamilton suspects the Stuarts may have a hidden agenda behind their kindness. An epic battle between the two clans is inevitable but who is strong enough to emerge the victors?”

The Thompsons was directed by The Butcher Brothers and stars Corey Knauf,...

It’s a Marvel news kind of day (it took a lot of willpower to avoid saying it was a Marvel-ous news day), with Whedon chatting about Avengers and now some updates on Marvel’s S.H.I.E.L.D.

The show is expected to begin filming next month, January of 2013, and the cast is almost all there. Jeph Loeb, Marvel TV’s head honcho, says that it could be happening as soon as next fall: “Well…we have a ‘little’ pilot for television that you might have heard about called Marvel’s S.H.I.E.L.D. co-written, directed, and Executive Produced by none other than Joss Whedon! Working with Joss, Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen, Jeffrey Bell on the show is a blast! And bringing in Clark Gregg to play Agent Phil Coulson — the best! Hopefully we will be on in the Fall of 2013 on ABC!“

Clark Gregg is the big draw, but he joins a cast...

We’re back with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting independent horror news recently sent our way. In today’s feature, we have details on a free screening of The Thompsons at Times Scare, a zombie short film, information on a new Poison Elves series, and more:

Free Screening of The Thompsons at Times Scare: “On the run with the law on their trail, Americas most anguished vampire family heads to England to discover an ancient vampire clan. What they find instead could tear their family, and their throats apart forever.

In The Butcher Brothers’ award winning original film, The Hamiltons, a dysfunctional, orphaned family struggles in sunny suburbia. On the outside, they appear normal enough, but they hide a very dark secret… In order to survive, they must drink blood – straight from the source. The Thompsons continues their tortured tale.

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The vampires of The Hamiltons are back. Now called The Thompsons, the Butcher Brothers return for a sequel that’s billed as “Twilight meets Tarantino”, for whatever that’s worth. We have a poster, some stills, and a trailer for your enjoyment. The film will be available on VOD for Thanksgiving, November 22nd, and in stores on DVD and Blu-Ray January 1st, 2012.

Check out the goodies after the synopsis and details:

Synopsis: The Hamiltons are back. Under their new name the Thompsons, the cursed blood-drinkers are looking for another vampire clan who can help them survive. After causing a bloodbath in America that put them on the world’s ‘Most Wanted’ list, they end up in Great Britain and their quest leads to a public house in the quaint village of Ludlow where the Stuart family say they will help. But soon Francis Hamilton suspects the Stuarts may have a hidden agenda behind their kindness.

If you're a regular user of the Internet, chances are pretty good that you already know what a meme is. For those of you unsure... look it up! You're already on the computer if you're reading this! So. Very. Lazy. Anyway... dig on these new memes from The Thompsons.

Directed by The Butcher Brothers and starring Corey Knauf, Samuel Child, Joseph McKelheer, Mackenzie Firgens, Ryan Hartwig, Elizabeth Henstridge, Sean Browne, and Tim Holloway, look for The Thompsons via VOD on November 22, 2012, and in stores on DVD/Blu-ray on January 1, 2013.

Synopsis

The Hamiltons are back. Under their new name the Thompsons, the cursed blood-drinkers are looking for another vampire clan who can help them survive. After causing a bloodbath in America that put them on the world’s ‘Most Wanted’ list, they end up in Great Britain; and their quest leads to a public house in the quaint village of Ludlow,...

Check out the new promo images below. Available on VOD next Wednesday, November 22 and on DVD and Blu-ray January 1 from XLrator Media, The Thompsons was once again written and directed by The Butcher Brothers (Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores), and finds the vampiric Hamiltons traveling to England under the eponymous moniker. There they are welcomed in by the Stuarts, another band of blood-drinkers—but their hospitality masks a hidden agenda that leads to an all-out battle between the clans. Cory Knauf (who also co-scripted), Mackenzie Firgens, Joseph McKelheer and Sam Child return as the Hamiltons/Thompsons, while Daniel O’Meara, Selina Giles, Elizabeth Henstridge, Tom Holloway and Sean Browne play the Stuarts. See The Thompsons’ official Facebook page here.

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Check out the new promo images below. Available on VOD next Wednesday, November 22 and on DVD and Blu-ray January 1 from XLrator Media, The Thompsons was once again written and directed by The Butcher Brothers (Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores), and finds the vampiric Hamiltons traveling to England under the eponymous moniker. There they are welcomed in by the Stuarts, another band of blood-drinkers—but their hospitality masks a hidden agenda that leads to an all-out battle between the clans. Cory Knauf (who also co-scripted), Mackenzie Firgens, Joseph McKelheer and Sam Child return as the Hamiltons/Thompsons, while Daniel O’Meara, Selina Giles, Elizabeth Henstridge, Tom Holloway and Sean Browne play the Stuarts. See The Thompsons’ official Facebook page here.

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Check out the new promo images below. Available on VOD next Wednesday, November 22 and on DVD and Blu-ray January 1 from XLrator Media, The Thompsons was once again written and directed by The Butcher Brothers (Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores), and finds the vampiric Hamiltons traveling to England under the eponymous moniker. There they are welcomed in by the Stuarts, another band of blood-drinkers—but their hospitality masks a hidden agenda that leads to an all-out battle between the clans. Cory Knauf (who also co-scripted), Mackenzie Firgens, Joseph McKelheer and Sam Child return as the Hamiltons/Thompsons, while Daniel O’Meara, Selina Giles, Elizabeth Henstridge, Tom Holloway and Sean Browne play the Stuarts. See The Thompsons’ official Facebook page here.

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Check out the new promo images below. Available on VOD next Wednesday, November 22 and on DVD and Blu-ray January 1 from XLrator Media, The Thompsons was once again written and directed by The Butcher Brothers (Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores), and finds the vampiric Hamiltons traveling to England under the eponymous moniker. There they are welcomed in by the Stuarts, another band of blood-drinkers—but their hospitality masks a hidden agenda that leads to an all-out battle between the clans. Cory Knauf (who also co-scripted), Mackenzie Firgens, Joseph McKelheer and Sam Child return as the Hamiltons/Thompsons, while Daniel O’Meara, Selina Giles, Elizabeth Henstridge, Tom Holloway and Sean Browne play the Stuarts. See The Thompsons’ official Facebook page here.

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Remember The Hamiltons? They’re back for another taste, but they’ve changed their name to the Thompsons. Not to worry, they’re still up to no good and this time they are taking their bloody habits to England.

The Thompsons, The Butcher Brothers’ sequel to their 2006 film The Hamiltons, will be available on VOD November 22, 2012 and in-stores on DVD/Blu-Ray on January 1, 2012.

The Thompsons stars Corey Knauf, Samuel Child, Joseph McKelheer, Mackenzie Firgens, Ryan Hartwig, Elizabeth Henstridge, Sean Browne, Tim Holloway

Here’s the synopsis:

The Hamiltons are back. Under their new name the Thompsons, the cursed blood-drinkers are looking for another vampire clan who can help them survive. After causing a bloodbath in America that put them on the world’s ‘Most Wanted’ list, they end up in Great Britain and their quest leads to a public house in the quaint village of Ludlow where the Stuart family say they will help.

Alrighty, kids. It's time for some vampyric eye candy of the finest kind... Save all that glittering for the brooding sissies out there. The Thompsons are here, and they mean business. Open up and say ah....

Directed by The Butcher Brothers and starring Corey Knauf, Samuel Child, Joseph McKelheer, Mackenzie Firgens, Ryan Hartwig, Elizabeth Henstridge, Sean Browne, and Tim Holloway, look for The Thompsons via VOD on November 22, 2012 and in stores on DVD/Blu-ray on January 1, 2013.

Synopsis

The Hamiltons are back. Under their new name the Thompsons, the cursed blood-drinkers are looking for another vampire clan who can help them survive. After causing a bloodbath in America that put them on the world’s ‘Most Wanted’ list, they end up in Great Britain; and their quest leads to a public house in the quaint village of Ludlow, where the Stuart family say they will help. But soon Francis Hamilton suspects...

Directors/writers: The Butcher Brothers (Mitchell Altieri, Phil Flores). Cast: Cory Knauf, Samuel Child, Elizabeth Henstridge, Daniel O'Meara, Mackenzie Firgens, Ryan Hartwig, Sean Browne, Tom Holloway, Joseph McKelheer, and Selina Giles. The Thompsons is a sequel to the 2006 film The Hamiltons. Both films deal with a vampire clan in search of ever more blood to drink. This reviewer is unfamiliar with the first film, but this second title can be seen on its own. Centrally, The Thompsons is a story of Francis (Cory Knauf). His voice over narration guides the story from the United States over to the United Kingdom. His journey is full of violence with his brothers and sisters looking for aid for the fallen Lenny (Ryan Hartwig). They do not find help, but they do find a malevolent vampire clan bent on destroying them. The Butcher Brothers (Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores) have created a fantastic tale...

Fans of The Hamiltons - from the Butcher Brothers - will want to head inside for an exclusive clip to the anticipated follow-up, The Thompsons.

The sequel is making its VOD debut on November 22nd and is due to arrive on Blu-ray and DVD January 1, 2013.

In the sequel, a bloodbath at a gas station in the desert puts the Hamilton vampire family on the run, eventually seeing them resurface in the U.K. under a new identity as "The Thompsons." Desperate for protection in this unfamiliar country, the Thompsons seek out the help of a shadowy underground rumored to be sympathetic to vampires.

The original cast are reprising their roles, with Cory Knauf, Samuel Childs, Mackenzie Firgens and Joseph McKelheer being joined by newcomer Ryan Hartwig as the youngest sibling "Lenny." 

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Firstly, Cult Epics has shifted its DVD of Rene Daalder’s psychochiller Hysteria (pictured), starring Patrick McGoohan and Amanda Plummer, from December to March 12, when there will also be a Blu-ray edition released. We also heard direct from the company that a making-of featurette and trailer will be included on the discs; retail prices are $24.98 for the DVD and $29.98 for the Blu-ray. Meanwhile, Paramount Home Entertainment will issue Paranormal Activity 4 January 22 in an unrated directors cut on DVD ($29.99) and Blu-ray/DVD combo ($39.99). And XLrator Media brings The Thompsons, the sequel to The Hamiltons by The Butcher Brothers (a.k.a. Phil Flores and Mitchell Altieri), in which the titular family of vampires encounters a similar brood after fleeing to England, to DVD ($14.99) and Blu-ray/DVD combo ($20.99) January 1.

Meanwhile, on the international-horror scene, Dark Sky Films has set a January 8 DVD ($24.98) and Blu-ray ($29.98) date for Jaume Balagueró’s truly disturbing Sleep Tight.

Firstly, Cult Epics has shifted its DVD of Rene Daalder’s psychochiller Hysteria (pictured), starring Patrick McGoohan and Amanda Plummer, from December to March 12, when there will also be a Blu-ray edition released. We also heard direct from the company that a making-of featurette and trailer will be included on the discs; retail prices are $24.98 for the DVD and $29.98 for the Blu-ray. Meanwhile, Paramount Home Entertainment will issue Paranormal Activity 4 January 22 in an unrated directors cut on DVD ($29.99) and Blu-ray/DVD combo ($39.99). And XLrator Media brings The Thompsons, the sequel to The Hamiltons by The Butcher Brothers (a.k.a. Phil Flores and Mitchell Altieri), in which the titular family of vampires encounters a similar brood after fleeing to England, to DVD ($14.99) and Blu-ray/DVD combo ($20.99) January 1.

Meanwhile, on the international-horror scene, Dark Sky Films has set a January 8 DVD ($24.98) and Blu-ray ($29.98) date for Jaume Balagueró’s truly disturbing Sleep Tight.

Firstly, Cult Epics has shifted its DVD of Rene Daalder’s psychochiller Hysteria (pictured), starring Patrick McGoohan and Amanda Plummer, from December to March 12, when there will also be a Blu-ray edition released. We also heard direct from the company that a making-of featurette and trailer will be included on the discs; retail prices are $24.98 for the DVD and $29.98 for the Blu-ray. Meanwhile, Paramount Home Entertainment will issue Paranormal Activity 4 January 22 in an unrated directors cut on DVD ($29.99) and Blu-ray/DVD combo ($39.99). And XLrator Media brings The Thompsons, the sequel to The Hamiltons by The Butcher Brothers (a.k.a. Phil Flores and Mitchell Altieri), in which the titular family of vampires encounters a similar brood after fleeing to England, to DVD ($14.99) and Blu-ray/DVD combo ($20.99) January 1.

Meanwhile, on the international-horror scene, Dark Sky Films has set a January 8 DVD ($24.98) and Blu-ray ($29.98) date for Jaume Balagueró’s truly disturbing Sleep Tight.

XLrator Media has announced that The Hamiltons follow-up, The Thompsons, will be making a VOD debut on November 22nd with a DVD release to follow on January 1st

In the sequel, a bloodbath at a gas station in the desert puts the Hamilton vampire family on the run, eventually seeing them resurface in the U.K. under a new identity as "The Thompsons." Desperate for protection in this unfamiliar country, the Thompsons seek out the help of a shadowy underground rumored to be sympathetic to vampires.

The original cast are reprising their roles, with Cory Knauf, Samuel Childs, Mackenzie Firgens and Joseph McKelheer being joined by newcomer Ryan Hartwig as the youngest sibling "Lenny." 

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