The highly anticipated flick Excision (Blu-ray and DVD review) is hitting home video tomorrow, and to prep you cats for the horrors to come, we have a brand new trailer on tap for you!

From the Press Release
On October 16th, Anchor Bay Films presents the harrowing coming-of-age horror film, and instant cult classic, Excision, from writer/director Richard Bates, Jr., which Sundance Channel deemed, “Without question the most mind-blowingly grotesque film to screen at this year’s fest.” Boasting an impressive and eclectic cast including AnnaLynne McCord (The CW’s “90210,” Transporter 2, Fired Up, FX’s “Nip/Tuck”), Traci Lords (Blade, Zack & Miri Make a Porno, Cry Baby), Ariel Winter (ABC’s “Modern Family”), Roger Bart (Hostel Part II, Law Abiding Citizen, American Gangster), Malcolm McDowell (The Artist, A Clockwork Orange, Rob Zombie’s Halloween, HBO’s “Entourage”) and cameos including Ray Wise, director John Waters, and Academy Award® winner Marlee Matlin, Excision comes to Blu-ray™ for an SRP of $24.99 and DVD for an SRP of $22.98.

Excision turned critics’ stomachs as well as heads, garnering much attention at festivals this past year. Noel Murray of AV Club calls it, “One of the damnedest ‘adolescent misfit’ movies you'll ever see -- for those who can stomach the splatter, that is,” and Chris Bumbray of JoBlo exclaims, “While it's more than a little sick, and will likely leave you queasy by the time the credits roll, Excision is nonetheless a truly unique horror ride into the scariest of all places- the mind of a teenaged misfit.” Excision holds a 94% “want to see” rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Based on a short film of the same name, Excision follows a disturbed and delusional high school student, Pauline (AnnaLynne McCord), who, with aspirations of a career in medicine, goes to extremes to earn the approval of her controlling mother (Traci Lords). While dealing with being an outcast teenager and obsession over curing her sister’s cystic fibrosis, Pauline becomes continually deranged as her fascination with surgery and the human flesh grows into something abysmal and demonic.

Bonus feature on the Excision Blu-ray™ and DVD: audio commentary with writer/director Richard Bates, Jr., and AnnaLynne McCord.

DmC: Devil May Cry is right around the corner for the Xbox 360 and PS3. An impressive new video has been released for the video game at this year's New York Comic Con that is sure to keep you on your toes! Read on to learn more.

From the Press Release
The next instalment of the multi-million selling Devil May Cry franchise, DmC sees Capcom collaborating with UK based Ninja Theory to explore new frontiers for the series. DmC is in development for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

From its debut on PlayStation 2 in 2001, the Devil May Cry series has been synonymous with stylish action, rewarding combat and a brash, smart-talking protagonist. This ‘Devil May Cry DNA’ remains but is now injected with a dark and brutal gameplay that promises to redefine the franchise.

Set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC will depict a duplicitous world where nothing is ever as it seems and the line between good and evil is constantly blurred. Spurred into action by the promises of a trusted relation, Dante bursts into this world intent on revenge at any cost. DmC will retain the series’ signature mix of sword and gunplay but add additional weapons, all new powers and a revitalised gameplay system as players encounter the game’s devilish mix of enemies and navigate the rich, interactive environment.

A true collaboration, DmC sees the team at Ninja Theory joined by key staff from Capcom’s R&D division. Creative direction for the title will be undertaken by Ninja Theory’s Tameen Antoniades and overseen by Hedeaki Itsuno, who has worked on all previous titles in the series. DmC is being co-produced by Capcom’s Japanese and North American development operations.

You can visit the official Devil May Cry website to learn more about the game.

Minion Master is a collectible card game that will have players taming wild beasts to become the master of the game. BitFlip Games has released a new Lite version of the title that is FREE! Now is the time to add this winning card game to your deck!

From the Press Release
Independent micro studio BitFlip Games today announced that a free Lite version of Minion Master, its debut tactical collectible card game, is now available from the official Minion Master website. The Lite launch coincides with the release of the gigantic October beta update that introduces Co-operative play, Team Multiplayer, a new Level Sharing feature, and over 75 other additions to the game.

“As we edge closer to the commercial launch of Minion Master, we are excited to release the free Lite version and look forward to welcoming a whole new generation of players to the battle arena”, said David Steinwedel, Executive Producer of BitFlip Games, “With the added introduction of new co-op and team multiplayer modes and the level sharing tool, we have doubled down on empowering the community to create awe-inspiring strategic battles”.

The new Minion Master Lite version aligns the moment-to-moment tactics of Collectible Card Games with the long-term strategy of Miniature Wargaming. Lite players will choose one of 3 pre-built decks and receive a Booster Pack of cards to use in online multiplayer battles. In addition to multiplayer modes, Minion Master Lite players will have access to the full set of single player challenges and size-limited Level creation. Lite Minion Master players can upgrade their experience by pre-ordering the game and receiving the full Minion Master card set as well as an unlocked Level Editor.

Co-op and competitive team multiplayer modes are also included in the October update, allowing Minion Master players complete freedom in team creation. The new level sharing feature allows users to display their custom level creations on the Minion Master website. Players can download any of these levels to play on or to continue building upon.

You can visit the official Minion Master website to learn more about the game.

Having recently seen The Bay (review), I can assure you of one thing... the film is brilliant and absolutely terrifying! Seriously, I'm still kind of reeling from the flick. Best found footage movie in years!

Two clips recently surfaced, one from IGN and the other from Bloody Disgusting. You can check them out below along with our own clip.

Starring Will Rogers, Stephen Kunken, Kether Donohue, Frank Deal, and Kristen Connolly, The Bay was directed by Barry Levinson.

Look for it in theaters and available on VOD November 2, 2012, from Roadside Attractions

Synopsis
The quaint seaside town of Chesapeake Bay thrives on water; it is the lifeblood of the community. When two biological researchers from France find a staggering level of toxicity in the water, they attempt to alert the mayor, but he refuses to create a panic in the docile town. As a result, a deadly plague is unleashed, turning the people of Chesapeake Bay into hosts for a mutant breed of parasites that take control of their minds, and eventually their bodies. A brutal and harrowing creature feature for the 21st century, THE BAY chronicles the descent of a small town into absolute terror.

In the November 2nd episode of "Grimm," ominously titled "The Hour of Death," a serial killer descends on Portland, and the Wesen community is in grave danger. Check out the ep's full synopsis here!

Episode 2.10 - "The Hour of Death" (airing 11/2/12; 9:00-10:00 pm)
When a brutal vigilante homicide is made public, it sends Portland’s Wesen community into a frenzy. As Nick (David Giuntoli) investigates further, he discovers a pattern similar to that of a particularly brutal line of past Grimms. Is there another Grimm in town, or is Nick dealing with a sadistic copycat? Meanwhile Captain Renard (Sasha Roiz) takes it upon himself to offer Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch) comfort in handling her ongoing dilemma with Nick. Russell Hornsby, Silas Weir Mitchell, and Reggie Lee.

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The series is produced by Universal Television with Hazy Mills Prods. and GK Prods. Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf, Naren Shankar, and Norberto Barba are executive producers.

For more be sure to check out "Grimm" on NBC.com (where full episodes are available for viewing), "like" "Grimm" on Facebook, and follow "Grimm" on Twitter.

If you've never sat down with an issue of the comic Crossed, brothers and sisters, you have been missing out to the tenth power. The insane tale of madness and murder is on its way to the big screen to give you kids a case of the shudders. Read on for details.

Comic Book Resources reports that Garth Ennis will be writing and directing a series of live-action Crossed webisodes to be followed by a Crossed feature film, also written and directed by Ennis. The plan is to begin filming in the spring, with a debut later next year. Ennis said that the webisodes will serves as "little vignettes" into the world of Crossed.

Synopsis:
In the blink of an eye, humanity is lost, and the Crossed are upon us. Men, women, and children alike fall victim to the mystery infection that makes killers out of parents and rapists out of lovers. Ruthless, berserk, and evil beyond measure, these cackling demons spread their plague across the Earth, bringing humanity to near-extinction. Now, a small band of survivors make their cautious way across a deserted America, existing in a state of constant terror. The only thing they have in common is their determination to survive... but in this frightening new world, survival has a cost all its own. How far will they go to stay alive, and can they do so without become monsters themselves?

It's hard to believe just how good the U.S. version of the BBC show "Being Human" has gotten. In fact, it's eclipsed its cousin from across the pond, especially lately as most of the stars of the original series have moved on. If you are a fan, read on to find out when the series will return!

From the Press Release
The third season of Syfy’s hit drama series "Being Human" will premiere on Monday, January 14, 2013, at 9PM. "Being Human" stars Sam Witwer, Meaghan Rath, and Sam Huntington with Kristen Hager joining this year as a series regular. The season will consist of 13 episodes.

Season 2 ended with Aidan (Witwer) buried alive as punishment from vampire leader Mother, Sally (Rath) lost in a state of limbo, and Josh’s (Huntington) plot to kill his maker, Ray, endangering Nora instead.

The new season also features a stellar lineup of new and returning guest stars including:

Mark Pellegrino ("Lost," "Revolution") as Aidan’s vampire mentor Bishop; Amy Aquino ("Harry’s Law," "ER") as Donna, a witch whose supernatural spells are sought out to help find Sally; Xander Berkeley ("Nikita") as Liam, father of purebred werewolf twins who is intent on locating his missing children; Bobby Campo (Final Destination) as Max, a young mortician who develops a connection with Sally; and Kyle Schmid ("Copper," The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants) returning as Aidan’s vampire protégé/"son" Henry.

Season 2 of Syfy’s Being Human delighted both fans and new viewers, seeing its audience increase over its first season. This year the show averaged 2.115 million viewers per week (10% over Season 1) and also increased double digits in key demos: 1.27 million Adults 18-49 (+19%) and 1.28 million Adults 25-54 (+23%).

Being Human is a Muse Entertainment production in association with Zodiak USA and is based on the acclaimed series created by Toby Whithouse and produced by Touchpaper. Executive producers are Michael Prupas ("The Kennedys," "Pillars of the Earth"), Anna Fricke ("Men in Trees," "Everwood"), who is both writer and showrunner, Rob Pursey, and Toby Whithouse. Irene Litinsky (Human Trafficking, The Phantom) is series producer.

For more visit "Being Human" on Syfy.com, join the Syfy Google+ circle, "like" "Being Human" on Facebook, and follow "Being Human" on Twitter.

Get out the calendars, kids, because the powers-that-be have given Neill Blomkamp's Elysium and the upcoming remake of RoboCop some truly futuristic new release dates. Read on for the latest details.

Blomkamp’s Elysium has been bumped from its originally announced premiere date of March 1, 2013, to August 9, 2013. Even more compelling? That's the date Jose Padilha's RoboCop remake was going to occupy. Instead, RoboCop has now been pushed all the way back to February 7, 2014.

Elysium Synopsis
In the year 2159, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy, who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Delacourt (Jodie Foster) will stop at nothing to preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium – but that doesn’t stop the people of Earth from trying to get in by any means they can. Max (Matt Damon) agrees to take on a life-threatening mission, one that could bring equality to these polarized worlds.

RoboCop Synopsis
In RoboCop the year is 2029, and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the centre of robot technology. Their drones are winning American wars around the globe, and now they want to bring this technology to the home front.

Alex Murphy is a loving husband, father, and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit. After he is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp utilizes its remarkable science of robotics to save Alex’s life. He returns to the streets of his beloved city with amazing new abilities but with issues a regular man has never had to face before.

We didn't need too much convincing that Chloë Grace Moretz would make a great Carrie, but if you're still not sure, the first teaser trailer from the film is here featuring the star covered in blood along with a reminder that "she's just a girl."

Look for Carrie in theatres March 15, 2013. For more information visit WhatHappenedToCarrie.com!

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Synopsis:
A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.

The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Judy Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty Chris Hargenson (Portia Doubleday, Youth in Revolt), but only Chris’ best friend, Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde, The Three Musketeers), regrets their actions. In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross (newcomer Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to prom. Pushed to the limit by her peers at the dance, Carrie unleashes telekinetic havoc. Brian De Palma’s 1976 film version of CARRIE earned Oscar nominations for stars Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie.

MGM and Screen Gems’ CARRIE is directed by Kim Peirce and produced by Kevin Misher (Public Enemies). J. Miles Dale (The Vow) serves as executive producer, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Big Love) wrote the script from King’s original story. CARRIE’s creative team includes Director of Photography Steve Yedlin (Looper), Production Designer Carol Spier (Eastern Promises), Costume Designer Luis Sequeira (The Thing), and Editor Lee Percy (Boys Don’t Cry).

We knew it wouldn't be long until some sneaky fan found a way to bootleg the trailer shown at the New York Comic Con for the highly anticipated remake of the Sam Raimi classic Evil Dead. Watch it while you can!

Mind you this is confirmed to be the real deal and not a fake. Dig it!

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Ghost House Pictures is producing the much anticipated remake of The Evil Dead, the film that effectively launched the careers of Sam Raimi (Spider-Man franchise, Darkman, Drag Me to Hell), Rob Tapert (30 Days of Night), and Bruce Campbell, who played the Ash character and was co-producer of the original. They are now back to produce an Evil Dead for today's audience that's high on the horror, gore, plot twists, and more from a screenplay written by Fede Alvarez and Rodo Sayagues with Diablo Cody. Executive producers are J.R. Young, Nathan Kahane, Joseph Drake, and Peter Schlessel.

A core cast of young, fresh talent includes Jane Levy ("Suburgatory") as Mia; Shiloh Fernandez (Deadgirl, Red Riding Hood) as David; Lou Taylor Pucci (Carriers) as Eric; Jessica Lucas (Cloverfield) as Olivia; and Elizabeth Blackmore (Legend of the Seeker) as Natalie.

Synopsis
In the much anticipated remake of the 1981 cult-hit horror film, five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.

Alrighty, kids! The home video premiere of Declan O'Brien's latest Wrong Turn flick, Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines, is almost upon us; and we're hoping he keeps the blood flowing as freely as it did in the fourth entry. Check out these clips!

From the Press Release
Now that horror fans have the backstory on the Hillbilly Cannibals’ “Bloody Beginnings”, the franchise rejoins the infamous disfigured brothers as they return when WRONG TURN 5: BLOODLINES debuts on unrated Blu-ray, DVD, and, for the first time ever, Digital Copy on October 23rd from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. This all-new terrifying film boasts the talent of horror movie veteran Doug Bradley (Hellraiser) along with "Game of Thrones"’ Roxanne McKee.

The cutting-edge terror continues when a small mining town hosts the legendary Mountain Man Festival on Halloween, where crowds of costumed partygoers gather for a wild night of music and mischief. But a killer celebration soon gives way to a blood-soaked feeding frenzy when an inbred family of hillbilly cannibals trick and treat themselves to a group of visiting college students who are just dying for a good time...

With hours of bonus footage including behind-the-scenes featurettes and commentary “DIE-aries” from director Declan O’Brien (Wrong Turn 4, Sharktopus), WRONG TURN 5: BLOODLINES will give audiences an extra scare this Halloween season. Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital Copy October 23rd.

Special Features

Audio Commentary by Declan O'Brien

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On Tuesday, October 16th, up-and-coming writer/director Richard Bates, Jr.'s cult classic in the making feature film debut Excision (Blu-ray and DVD review) is set to arrive on home video everywhere courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment.

Featuring "90210" star AnnaLynne McCord as awkward and angsty teenager Pauline, Excision also stars cult heroes Traci Lords and John Waters as well as Roger Bart, Ariel Winter, Malcolm McDowell, Marlee Matlin and Ray Wise. The film follows Pauline as her obsession with surgery and curing her younger sister, who suffers from Cystic Fibrosis, grows out of control, with the young starlet delivering one of the most remarkable transformative performances in quite some time.

Last week Dread Central had the opportunity to chat with Bates about adapting his provocative short film of the same name for the feature film version. During our interview we heard more from the first-time filmmaker on collaborating with both McCord and Lords as well as of his personal heroes, the iconic John Waters (and his signature mustache) and what's coming up next for him.

Read on for the highlights from our exclusive interview with writer/director Bates, and look for more with Excision co-star Traci Lords later this week!

Dread Central: So, I'm still trying to wrap my brain around this movie so congrats on making something so completely unforgettable; you definitely got under my skin but in a good way on this. Just where on earth did Pauline come from and what was your story process like considering you have two very different worlds juxtaposed against each other throughout the film?

Richard Bates, Jr.: Well, I have a pretty weird family so…(laughs); no, no- just kidding. Actually, I had my mom come out for a screening last night and she's not particularly fond of this movie, like, at all so I had an Excision poster printed up with a bunch of quotes from her that said funny stuff like "I'm proud of you but can you make the next one something I can show off to my friends?" or my favorite, which was "I guess people your age like this sort of thing."

So after the movie was done, I set up an autograph table for my mom to sign the posters for the fans and it was pretty great. But yeah, this one isn't a movie that my mom could sit through. Maybe the next one (laughs).

Dread Central: I never had the opportunity to see the short film, but it was one that a lot of people were talking about because of its festival run. Did you already have the feature film version done when you made that, or was this something that came about because of the success of the short?

Richard Bates, Jr.: I had the feature version done when we made the short, and the short version of Excision has the exact same beginning and end as the feature. When I originally made the short, everyone was excited that I had written a feature version because they wanted to see what was going to happen after where the short ended. Little did they know… right? (laughs).

But for me the heart of Excision is the story between this daughter and her mother, and that finale is the perfect representation of that; it's hands down my favorite moment of Excision, and what's really special about it is that it's the only time I think I show AnnaLynne and Traci touching, which speaks volumes about how that moment has impacted their relationship. It proves that this love between them is real even if they've both been nasty with each other the entire time; it was so powerful to me, and the way both of them [McCord and Lords] played it was absolutely perfect.

Dread Central: Let's talk about both ladies then- I thought they were incredible, and as someone who was once a teenage girl who lived to torture her mom, I related to this movie on so many levels. Well, except for all the blood and surgery stuff (laughs). Can you talk a bit about casting AnnaLynne and Traci and what you thought they brought to their respective roles in Excision.

Richard Bates, Jr.: AnnaLynne was brilliant in this movie; I really didn't have to do a whole lot of work with her at all. Originally I had intended to cast the actress who starred in the short film but things didn't work out, and by that point the script had been circulating around. I guess AnnaLynne had received the script and she called me out of the blue to tell me that she loved it, but I had no idea who she was.

When I looked her up and saw that she was on "90210," I really didn't know what to think because I never thought that girl could ever play someone like Pauline. But she wanted to take a meeting so I agreed to it; I'm so glad I did because when I met her, I realized she wasn't this 'starlet' like I thought she was; she was so ready for anything and I loved that. She even showed up to that meeting in character as Pauline so I knew she was really serious about this, and one of the things AnnaLynne shared with me was that she absolutely hated her belly button so I wrote that into the character.

With Traci, I met with her a few times before finalizing the script because I added in some personal touches to her character, Phyllis - the things about the terrible relationship with her mother - that were personal to Traci because had dealt with them in her own life. Also, I really wanted her for this role because she's always been known to play these wild and extreme characters, and I wanted to show that she could do different kinds of roles than maybe the ones she's offered usually. I think Traci also identified a lot with Phyllis' restrained demeanor, too, in some ways.

Dread Central: When I spoke to Traci, she mentioned that you were a huge John Waters fan; I'm guessing his role in Excision was pretty huge for you then?

Richard Bates, Jr.: Oh yeah, totally. It was so great; I'm such a huge geek over him so after Traci came aboard, I sent him a letter; and surprisingly, he was really responsive to the script and coming in to do a few scenes. He was really funny; he said to me, "I'll do it, Richard, but I won't fly coach and I won't shave my mustache." (laughs)

Dread Central: So what's coming up next for you then?

Richard Bates, Jr.: Well, my next project is this horror comedy hybrid that we should be shooting in Georgia in March. I can't say much about it, but just imagine the director of Excision was making his own Ghostbusters; it's going to be pretty crazy. I may even work with AnnaLynne again- I haven't approached her yet, though, but Matthew Gray Gubler, who is in Excision, will be in this next movie for sure.

Synopsis:
Based on a short film of the same name, Excision follows a disturbed and delusional high school student, Pauline (AnnaLynne McCord), who, with aspirations of a career in medicine, goes to extremes to earn the approval of her controlling mother (Traci Lords). While dealing with being an outcast teenager and obsession over curing her sister’s cystic fibrosis, Pauline becomes continually deranged as her fascination with surgery and the human flesh grows into something abysmal and demonic.

Bonus feature on the Excision Blu-ray™ and DVD: audio commentary with writer/director Richard Bates, Jr., and AnnaLynne McCord.

Recently Coming Soon caught a look at the trailer for Paramount's upcoming flick World War Z, and we have to say after reading the footage description, our hopes are pretty high for this latest sliver of undead mayhem.

It begins with Brad Pitt's character sitting in traffic with his family. They're busy playing a game when a cop bashes on their window in a panic. Standing near the driver side window, the cop begs Pitt to stay in his vehicle and soon thereafter is pummeled by a bus careening out of control. An explosion erupts, and a mass of people race down the city streets. Pitt and his family hop into an abandoned RV, and we get a glimpse of the world in madness.

Beyond an unusual pair of eyes, we don't get a good look at World War Z's zombies, but the measures the uninfected take to reach safety might further confirm what last year's set footage revealed - that these zombies can run.

In the trailer gigantic hordes of people are scrambling for dear life. They're not just pushing and shoving each other out of the way, rather climbing on top of each other and manically hanging onto a hovering helicopter.

In one of the trailer's final shots, there's a mountain of people trying to climb over a wall that must be hundreds of wriggling bodies high. The material is dark and downright horrifying, not only showing what could happen should the undead invade on a physical level, but also reflecting the societal meltdown that would ensue and the pure chaos we'd be left with.

World War Z, based on the footage, looks to be well worth the wait.

The film hits theaters June 21, 2013.

Danny Trejo battles zombies! Bai Ling saves Hobbits! Monica Keena builds an ark! Dee Wallace eats Hansel & Gretel. The antichrist is born... again! It can only mean The Asylum has new trailers for its next five releases!

Get your first look at Rise of the Zombies, Age of the Hobbits, 40 Days and Nights, Hansel & Gretel, and 12/12/12 below.

Enjoy Thanksgiving because it will probably be our last, at least if anything visualized in the preview for 40 Days and Nights comes to fruition circa November 27th when the film washes ashore via DVD/VOD.

When a colossal tectonic shift causes the sea level to start rising, a microbiologist (Monica Keena, Freddy vs. Jason) gathers the DNA of as many species as she can, while the military creates an "ark" in a desperate attempt to preserve life on Earth.

Judging by the trailer, this variation of the story of Noah’s Ark owes less to the Bible and more to Roland Emmerich’s 2012.

Last year The Asylum made an Omen-esque horror movie based around the date 11/11/11. This year there’ll be a December 12, 2012, so you better believe they’ve made yet another Rosemary’s Baby-ish horror flick built around that date.

#HoldYourBreath director Jared Cohn handled writing and directing duties on this date with damnation.

When baby Sebastian is born on 12/12/12, everyone around him starts to die. Soon his mother realizes that her son is the spawn of Hell.

12/12/12 will be released on – you guessed it – 12/4/12. Wait. What? Not even seven days later when it’ll be 12/11/12?

With the first installment of Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit being arguably the biggest blockbuster of the Christmas season, nobody should be surprised The Asylum is getting in on the action with its own version. Age of the Hobbits stars Christopher Judge of “Stargate SG-1” and Bai Ling, aka the insane hooker from Crank 2, as guardians of a race of little people whose name is, apparently, not copyrighted by the Tolkien estate as one might imagine.

In an age long ago, the last village of clever, peace-loving Hobbits is attacked and enslaved by the Java Men, komodo-worshipping, dragon-riding cannibals. Now the young Hobbit Goben, along with his father and sister, must seek help from the "giants" (human hunters) to find the Javas' lair and rescue the last surviving Hobbits, Goben's mother among them. In their quest to destroy the Javas, the heroic partnership of humans and Hobbits will transform both species forever.

My first reaction after watching this trailer is that somewhere in heaven Cirio Santiago is looking down and giving this film a great big thumbs up.

The Asylum already has its first film of 2013 in the can. No doubt capitalizing on the upcoming Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, their version of the classic fairy tale Hansel & Gretel is more of a modern retelling and forsakes the big screen version's over-the-top, f/x-laden, Stephen Sommers-esque action for more of a down-to-earth fright flick about two teenagers held captive in a house of cannibals led by Dee Wallace (The Howling, Gremlins).

In this modern retelling of the classic horror tale, teen siblings are enslaved by a psychotic recluse within her gruesome house of horrors in the woods.

Boo director Anthony Ferrante directs from a script by Jose Prendes, and I have got to say this looks really good. I don’t mean cheesy good or so-bad-it’s-good; I mean it looks like it has the potential to be a pretty damn good horror movie judging by the preview. Seriously, look for yourself.

Finally, we end at the beginning with the 30-second commercial Syfy has released promoting the October 27th premiere of Rise of the Zombies, The Asylum’s follow-up to last year’s Zombie Apocalypse, which was a big ratings hit for Syfy.

Nobody from Zombie Apocalypse returns (except the director), and I’m not even sure it’s meant to be a sequel. This time Danny Trejo (Machete, Predators), LeVar Burton (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”, “Reading Rainbow”), and Mariel Hemingway (Star 80, Bad Moon) star as survivors of the same/another zombie apocalypse trying to escape from Alcatraz in the San Francisco Bay.

This Asylum/Syfy team-up was originally produced under the title Dead Walking, but someone must have thought that was too mockbustery (or were a bit gun-shy after the whole Battleship/American Battleship/American Warships lawsuit this past summer). Personally, I much prefer Dead Walking over Rise of the Zombies simply because “rise”, “rises”, and “rising” are getting overused in movie titles the past few years.

NBC has combined this week's episode of "Grimm", entitled "The Other Side," with next week's ep, "La Llorona," in one promo video, and we have it for you right here along with several photos from each.

The series is produced by Universal Television with Hazy Mills Prods. and GK Prods. Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf, Naren Shankar, and Norberto Barba are executive producers.

Episode 2.08 - "The Other Side" (airing 10/19/12; 9:00-10:00 pm)
HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION TURNS DEADLY--Nick (David Giuntoli) and Hank (Russell Hornsby) are called to the scene of a murdered high school academic decathlete and learn just how competitive some extracurricular activities can be and the extremes to which some coaches and parents will go to give students the best chance for success. In other police matters Captain Renard (Sasha Roiz) deals with an unwanted infatuation while we learn an old accomplice of his has been spending time with his family in Europe. Elsewhere, Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) continues to manage the spice shop and gets a visit from an unlikely customer. James Frain guest stars; Bitsie Tulloch, Claire Coffee, and Reggie Lee also star.

Episode 2.09 - "La Llorona" (airing 10/26/12; 9:00-10:00 pm)
IT’S HALLOWEEN IN PORTLAND, AND A SERIES OF BIZARRE CHILD ABDUCTIONS LEAD NICK TO A GHOST STORY THAT MAY BE REALITY -- Despite the enthusiastic anticipation of the city’s residents for Halloween, a series of horrifying child abductions make their way to Portland, quickly spoiling the holiday spirit. Nick (David Giuntoli) and Hank (Russell Hornsby) join forces with Valentina Espinosa (guest star Kate del Castillo, Telemundo’s "La Reina del Sur"), a mysterious detective from Albuquerque, to help find and capture the elusive suspect. Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch) joins their investigation, acting as the precinct’s fill-in Spanish translator. The more Nick digs into the case, the more he realizes the pattern of the kidnapping matches those in the famed Hispanic horror story "La Llorona," a story with its roots intertwined with his own family’s history. Meanwhile Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) celebrates the holiday in fine style as he teaches the neighborhood bullies a lesson. Sasha Roiz and Reggie Lee also star.

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Today co-writer/director Sean Stone's feature film debut, Greystone Park, hits DVD and Blu-ray courtesy of Xlrator Media. The found footage spookfest also stars Stone and his co-writer on the project, Alexander Wraith, and features a cameo by Sean's iconic father, Oliver Stone.

Recently Dread Central had the opportunity to briefly chat with Stone about the project, what inspired the story behind Greystone Park and more on the challenges he faced along the way while working on the project over the last several years.

Check out our interview with Stone below, and grab a copy of Greystone Park now that it's available everywhere!

Dread Central: So how did this project come about? Had you been fascinated by the paranormal before Greystone Park?

Sean Stone: No, no- this all came about because of Alex (Wraith); he had been talking about the supernatural for some time. I guess he's been going to tons of abandoned mental hospitals and Greystone over the years, breaking in and ghost hunting at these places. He's been doing it for years, and after he investigated Greystone, he came to me because of his experiences there alone one night.

When Alex went in there alone, it was kind of like "The Twilight Zone"; it's easy to get lost, you see shadows everywhere, and not just regular shadows either, but shadows that seem to move on their own. So I was definitely skeptical about it all until we went out one night to Greystone; the very next morning I was writing the script. That first dinner scene in the movie was very similar to how our initial conversation went, too, and even the story my dad tells at the table is a story he's shared with me before.

Dread Central: How did the filming process go then? I know this was a movie you guys had made independently- did you face any challenges along the way?

Sean Stone: You know, I really thought when we started Greystone that it was going to be one of these amazing and fun experiences where I just grab a video camera and go shoot a movie with my friends in a haunted hospital- I just had no idea what we'd be in for.

We ended up going through this three-year process of just getting the movie made and out the door; we lost financing a few times along the way, and we lost our location because we thought we were going to shoot in the real Greystone at one point but we couldn't get permission. There were just so many issues so by the finish line you're exhausted. It was not an easy process, but it was worth it in the end because I definitely learned a lot about the good and the bad to independent filmmaking and just what it takes to get a movie made and sold these days.

Dread Central: Did your dad give you any advice along the way?

Sean Stone: A little here and there maybe, but he was pretty hands off throughout the entire process. He watched the first cut and really liked it, but after that he let me do my own thing. I've learned a lot by watching him and being a part of his movies for so many years, but I think for Greystone Park it was important that I learned to stand on my own two feet, which is what I did.

Dread Central: You wore a lot of hats on Greystone Park; was it difficult finding a balance being in front of and behind the camera at all?

Sean Stone: You know, it was and it wasn't; I guess when you're holding the camera, you have different levels of attention going on so you can lose yourself in the process sometimes or lose track of what you need to be focusing on as a director. It's not easy when you have to worry about whether or not your actors are in the right spot, if you're in the right spot, if your DP on the other camera has got the right shot and whether or not everything is going to happen the way you want it to; but thankfully everyone came prepared and we just went for it on this. I loved the challenge of it all.

Dread Central: So any future plans in the horror genre?

Sean Stone: Maybe down the road, but the next thing I'm directing is a 70's/80's action hero comedy project, which should be a lot of fun. I'd definitely love to explore the demonic subgenre of horror in the future though- that stuff really fascinates me.

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i>Based on true events, the film follows three aspiring filmmakers trying to document unexplainable events in an abandoned insane asylum known as Greystone Park. Urban legend has it that anyone who ventures into the forsaken hospital will suffer the consequences and face their own horrors. The trio stumble across a mysterious realm of escaped patients, ghosts, and demonic shadows as they try to uncover the truth behind Greystone Park.

Greystone Park stars Sean Stone, Oliver Stone, Alexander Wraith, Antonella Lentini, John Schramm, Monique Zordan, and Monique Van Vooren.

Today's the day, kids! The long awaited Sundance sensation Excision is now available on Blu-ray and DVD, and we have your chance to score yourself a copy on us with some bonus goodies! Read on for details.

There will be two winners: one will receive a copy of the flick along with a sweatshirt, and the other will receive a copy of the flick along with a t-shirt. To enter for your chance to win, just send us an E-MAIL HERE including your FULL NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS. We’ll take care of the rest.

Synopsis:
Based on a short film of the same name, Excision follows a disturbed and delusional high school student, Pauline (AnnaLynne McCord), who, with aspirations of a career in medicine, goes to extremes to earn the approval of her controlling mother (Traci Lords). While dealing with being an outcast teenager and obsession over curing her sister’s cystic fibrosis, Pauline becomes continually deranged as her fascination with surgery and the human flesh grows into something abysmal and demonic.

Bonus feature on the Excision Blu-ray™ and DVD: audio commentary with writer/director Richard Bates, Jr., and AnnaLynne McCord.

"Teen Wolf" star Tyler Posey and executive producer Jeff Davis were in attendance at the recently concluded New York Comic Con and shed a little light on what's been taking place behind the scenes of the show as well as what we can expect in Season 3.

The duo spoke with MTV and also participated in a "Teen Wolf" panel, which you can watch below.

After confirming Colton Haynes' exit from the show, Davis dove head-first into what tricks the show's new Alpha Pack has up their sleeves. "[They have] come into town, and they're going to be providing some good villainy," he said.

As far as broken-up Allison and Scott are concerned, Posey said his character will learn to land on his feet. "He's a man," he said of Scott. "He's mature, and he's like, 'You know what? I'm...gonna say that I'll wait for you, 'cause I know that you still love me.'"

“Teen Wolf” stars Tyler Posey (Scott McCall), Crystal Reed (Allison Argent), Tyler Hoechlin (Derek Hale), Dylan O’Brien (Stiles), and Holland Roden (Lydia Martin). Fans can look forward to a super-sized Season 3, featuring 24 episodes. Production gets under way soon so be sure to keep it here for all the latest updates.

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The "Heartache" episode of "Supernatural," which is directed by series star Jensen Ackles, airs tomorrow night, and we have an overflowing image gallery from the ep to share.

Episode 8.03 - "Heartache" (airs 10/17/12, 9-10 pm)
JENSEN ACKLES DIRECTS — Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate a string of unusual murders where the victims were all recipients of organs from the same donor. The killer is captured, but things become even more complicated when the brothers find their killer in a trance mumbling an ancient prayer. Jensen Ackles directed the episode written by Brad Buckner and Eugenie Ross-Leming.

"Supernatural" is from Warner Bros. Television in association with Wonderland Sound and Vision, with executive producers McG (Charlie’s Angels, “The O.C.”), Robert Singer (“Midnight Caller”), Jeremy Carver (“Being Human”), and Phil Sgriccia.

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Finally The CW has released a clip from this week's episode of "The Vampire Diaries," entitled "Memorial," and of course we have it right here along with a preview of the ep, which comes with the reminder that nobody ever said that learning to become a vampire was easy.

"The Vampire Diaries" Episode 4.02, "Memorial" (10/18/12 airdate)
A NEW DANGER COMES TO TOWN — Elena (Nina Dobrev) tries to cope with the extreme highs and lows that are part of becoming a vampire, and Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) almost come to blows while arguing about what is best for her. Damon decides to help Elena in his own way and asks her not to tell Stefan. A stranger, Connor Jordan (guest star Todd Williams, “Chicago Code”), arrives in town and begins questioning Sheriff Forbes and Mayor Lockwood. Connor’s actions quickly convince Stefan that they are dealing with a dangerous vampire hunter.

Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) and Matt (Zach Roerig) are surprised to see a girl they used to know, April (guest star Grace Phipps, “The Nine Lives of Chloe King”), has returned to town and is enrolling at Mystic Falls High. At a town gathering Elena comes close to losing control until Caroline (Candice Accola) steps in to help her.

Finally, Damon confides his feelings to an unexpected friend. Kat Graham and Michael Trevino also star. Rob Hardy directed the episode written by Jose Molina and Julie Plec.

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