There's a great deal of anxiety that can go along with a doctor's visit, but this particular quack? He's of the batshit nuts and vengeful variety. Yeah, you may want to cancel any appointments that you had scheduled.

From Korean director Kim Seong-hong comes Doctor, starring Kim Chang-wan and Bae So-eun. The flick will be opening in Korea on June 20th. Check out a still and the official artwork below.

Doctor follows the exploits of a psychopathic plastic surgeon (Chang-wan) who flies off the proverbial rocker once he discovers that his wife (So-eun) is having an affair. Knowing the truth, he embarks on a murderous quest for blood and revenge.

We'll keep an eye out for a trailer for you cats, and as soon as we dig one up, you can bet yer ass you'll find it right here.

In this shit economy families have to do whatever they can to get by. Case in point: two lovable loonies with a penchant for beauty in the upcoming flick Slink. Move over, Bonnie and Clyde... this husband and wife team are far more ghoulish!

Below you'll find your first look at Slink, which was written and directed by Jared Masters. Art Roberts, Julia Faye West, Danika Galindo, Paul Tirado, Dawna Lee Heising, Anthony Del Negro, and Jade Bryce star.

Synopsis
In the rural town of Wickenhaven, a psychotic tanning salon owner is responsible for the disappearances of many young, innocent girls, while his wife, an exotic purse designer, is willing to overlook his evil nature.

After the unexplained death of their Uncle Arlo, Kayla Nunez and her sister venture to his home in the rural town of Wickenhaven. They plan to claim their share of his estate, but their trip takes a drastic turn after discovering that their uncle's house is occupied by a mysterious relative, Aunt May, who may be harboring deadly secrets. Complicating matters is the deranged, lust-filled tanning salon owner, Dale, and his exotic wife, Joan, whose business in designer handbags is the backbone to the entire town's economy, and possibly the darkest fashion controversy the world will ever know.

We know all you’re thinking about right now is the long Memorial Day weekend, but we wanted to remind you that FEARnet's "Reaper" reunion is happening Tuesday, May 28th, at 9 p.m. and will feature many of your favorite members of the cast and the creators of the program.

In the weeks following the event, FEARnet will run episodes of "Reaper" on Tuesday nights as part of its Twisted Comedy Block, which also includes FEARnet original series "Holliston". For more info go directly to FEARnet.com.

From the Press Release
FEARnet will air an exclusive half-hour special reuniting "Reaper" series stars Bret Harrison, Ray Wise, Rick Gonzalez, Tyler Labine, Christine Willes, and Ken Marino plus series creators Tara Butters and Michele Fazekas. In a roundtable format shot in April, the amiable cast openly discusses many behind-the-scenes anecdotes and stories from their time on set. Talking points include the cast’s favorite memories--such as, Sock’s lusty encounter with Gladys; the creators’ insider info that acclaimed comedian Louis CK originally auditioned for the part of the Devil; and whether or not the team would be open to a Kickstarter campaign to resurrect "Reaper". These are just a few of the things fans can expect to glean from the special. The reunion will air Tuesday, May 28th, at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

FEARnet’s first licensed television show--the cult hit comedy "Reaper"--makes its debut as part of the Network’s Twisted Comedy Block on Tuesday, June 4th (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT). The quirky series focuses on the life of Sam Oliver (Bret Harrison), a college drop-out who, on his 21st birthday, learns that he now must work as a bounty hunter for the Devil (Wise) as part of a deal made many years ago when Sam’s parents offered up their firstborn son in exchange for good health for the ailing father. Tyler Labine (Tucker & Dale vs. Evil) and Rick Gonzalez (Coach Carter) play Sam’s slacker friends who help him in his new secret double-life of "reaping" souls, using a Dirt Devil vacuum cleaner as well as other modern household items. FEARnet has licensed both seasons of the hour-long series for a complete 31-episode order.

Activision and Bungie are set to release Destiny sometime next year for consoles. Gamers now have the chance to feast their eyes on a 60-second trailer entitled "Law of the Jungle," which is set to air on TNT on May 25th.

From the Press Release
As part of the run up to E3, Activision and Bungie teamed with director Jon Favreau and actor Giancarlo Esposito to create "Law of the Jungle." This 60-second trailer is now live on YouTube and will make its broadcast television debut Saturday night, May 25th, on TNT during Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference Finals.

Crafted together with the award-winning visual effects studio Digital Domain, "Law of the Jungle" gives players a taste of Destiny's action-packed adventures through a live-action and CG interpretation of the epic game universe.

The video also announces the official worldwide Destiny gameplay reveal on June 10th during Sony's PlayStation E3 Press Conference.

To learn more, visit the official Destiny website.

How would you like to play a new horror game that is a cross between Dead Island and Mirror's Edge? Warner Bros. and Techland have announced a new survival horror game entitled Dying Light that is coming to consoles and PC.

From the Press Release:
During the day players will traverse an expansive urban environment overrun by a vicious outbreak, scavenging the world for supplies and crafting weapons to defend against the growing infected population. At night the hunter becomes the hunted, as the infected become aggressive and more dangerous. Most frightening are the predators which only appear after sundown. Players must use everything in their power to survive until the morning’s first light.

“We are excited to partner with Techland on Dying Light, which is an original gaming experience for next-generation consoles. The partnership with Techland allows us to combine their successful development capabilities with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s one-of-a-kind publishing expertise to deliver on this title,” stated Kevin Kebodeaux from Warner Bros. Interactive.

The CEO from Techland, Pawel Marchewka, added, “The next-gen technology allows us to create a truly dynamic open world that features a game-changing day-night cycle. Inventive free running mechanics also allow for nearly unrestricted exploration and weapon-crafting to further enhance the action survival experience.”

Dying Light will be available for purchase for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC sometime in 2014.

To learn more as it is revealed, visit the official Techland website.

Some sad news is coming our way today, but it does appear to have a happy outcome. Beloved actor Tim Curry is recovering at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a major stroke. The British star, 67, is said to be "doing great" following the collapse.

Curry, of course, rose to fame as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show while many horror fans credit his performance as Pennywise in "It" for causing a life-long fear of clowns. Most recently he appeared in Gingerclown, Burke and Hare, and the "Alice" TV mini-series. Unmarried, he lives in the Hollywood Hills in a Spanish colonial-style villa.

Few details were available about his stroke, but sources close to the actor refused suggestions that it had made it difficult for him to speak. "Tim is doing great," said his longtime Los Angeles agent Marcia Hurwitz. "He absolutely can speak and is recovering at this time and in great humour," she added.

UPDATE: Prior reports were a bit vague as to the time frame of Burton's illness, but THR learned from Hurwitz the stroke happened last July, and not on Thursday, as had been previously indicated.

Regardless of whether it was days ago or months ago, we send out good thoughts to Tim and wish him a speedy recovery!

We may be approaching Season 6 of "True Blood," but even better for music buffs is the fact that Volume 4 of the show's soundtrack is arriving on Tuesday, May 28th, and we have your chance to win a copy right here.

True Blood: Music from the HBO Original Series Volume 4 Tracklist:
01. Eric Burdon and Jenny Lewis – “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”
02. Iggy Pop and Bethany Costentino – “Let’s Boot and Rally”
03. The Heavy – “What Makes a Good Man?”
04. Holwin’ Wolf – “Smokestack Lightnin’”
05. Alabama Shakes – “Pocket Change”
06. Bosco Delrey – “Authority Song”
07. My Morning Jacket – “Turn Turn Turn”
08. The Flaming Lips – “Your Face Can Tell the Future”
09. The Naked and Famous – “The Sun”
10. Warpaint – “Undertow”
11. Mobley – “I Wanna Be Your Man”
12. Deap Vally – “(She’s a) Wanderer”
13. Koko Taylor – “Whatever I Am, You Made Me”
14. Los Lobos – “We’ll Meet Again”

To enter for your chance to win one of the four CD's that are available, just send us an E-MAIL HERE including your FULL NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS. We’ll take care of the rest.

Don't want to wait to see if you're a winner? You can nab a copy on iTunes or via the EvilShop below.

"True Blood" Season 6, premiering June 16th, picks up immediately after last year's bloody finale, which found Sookie (Anna Paquin) and Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) attempting to escape a very scary--and very naked--Bill (Stephen Moyer, who also directed the premiere episode). Joining the "True Blood" regulars this year are guest stars Rutger Hauer, Arliss Howard, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rob Kazinsky, Karolina Wydra, Luke Grimes, and Amelia Rose Blaire.

For more info visit "True Blood" on HBO.com, "like""True Blood" on Facebook, and jump in on the Twitter conversations here using the hashtag #trueblood.

So we know what the console, the Kinect camera, and the controller will look like for Xbox One, but now the first video game box art and design have surfaced via the Forza Twitter account. Check it out!

From the Press Release
A new vision for the future comes to life with Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox One, the all-in-one gaming and entertainment system created for today and the next generation. Xbox One puts you at the center of all your games, TV, movies, music, sports and Skype.

“Xbox One is designed to deliver a whole new generation of blockbuster games, television and entertainment in a powerful, all-in-one device,” said Don Mattrick, president, Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. “Our unique, modern architecture brings simplicity to the living room and, for the first time ever, the ability to instantly switch across your games and entertainment.”

Introducing Xbox One
With Xbox One, games push the boundaries of realism, and TV obeys your commands. Say “Xbox On” to launch your personalized Xbox One Home screen, discover what is popular on TV or see friends’ latest gaming achievements all using the most natural interface — your voice. The more you interact with Xbox One, the more it gets to know you and learns what you like.

Gaming on Xbox One immerses gamers in cinematic worlds that look like real life, with characters that feel more human than ever before. AAA blockbuster titles unveiled for Xbox One include the following:

• “Forza Motorsport 5” from Turn 10 Studios is the latest edition of the highest-rated racing franchise of the past 10 years.3 Built from the ground up to take advantage of Xbox One and the infinite power of the cloud, no game better delivers the sensation of being behind the wheel. “Forza Motorsport 5” sets a new bar for racing games and will be available exclusively for Xbox One at launch.

Introducing the Xbox One Look and Feel
New Xbox One hardware is sleek and modern and complements any décor. The console is shaped in the 16:9 aspect ratio and employs a horizontal orientation optimized for its high-speed Blu-ray™ disc player. It is molded in a deep and rich liquid black color and includes a distinctive beveled edge.

The completely redesigned, revolutionary 1080p Kinect is more precise, more responsive and more intuitive. Its unparalleled vision, motion and voice technology let you reach into games and entertainment like never before by dramatically expanding its field of view and fidelity. It works in nearly any lighting condition, recognizes precise motion control from a slight wrist rotation, and distinguishes your voice even in a noisy room using advanced noise isolation.

The class-leading Xbox controller is refreshed with more than 40 technical and design innovations. Updated directional pad, thumb stick and ergonomic fit immerse all gamers in ways that are uniquely Xbox, and precision and control have been dramatically increased with all new vibrating impulse triggers. The Xbox One Wireless Controller is designed to work in concert with the new Kinect, allowing the two to be paired automatically to create seamless player syncing.

Xbox One will launch in markets around the world later this year. Visit the new Xbox Wire blog for in-depth features on the new system, including photos and videos from the unveiling event and new and rotating content from Xbox. More details about Xbox One and blockbuster games will be explored at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in June.

To learn more, visit the official Xbox Wire Blog.

Sure, most of TMZ's stories revolve around rappers getting busting for one thing or another and the latest exploits of the Kardashians, but when we saw this latest news about Robert Rodriguez's Matchete Kills and the name under which Charlie Sheen is being credited, well, we just had to share!

Per the tabloid, Sheen has apparently decided he's too Caucasian to star in the new Machete film so he's channeling his Latino roots and changing his name back to Carlos Estevez... at least for now. TMZ obtained the below screengrab from the upcoming flick that shows Sheen will use his birth name, the first time in his professional career he won't be billed as Charlie Sheen.

Sheen’s dad, Martin, was born Ramón Antonio Gerardo Estevez but never changed it legally, passing "Estevez" on to all four of his kids, including, of course, Emilio, who has retained the family name throughout his career.

Open Road Films will release Machete Kills - directed by Robert Rodriguez (Machete, Sin City, Spy Kids franchise) from a screenplay by Kyle Ward and based on a story by Marcel Rodriguez and Robert Rodriguez - on September 13, 2013. The film stars Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Sofia Vergara, Amber Heard, Carlos Estevez/Charlie Sheen, Lady Gaga, Antonio Banderas, Jessica Alba, Demián Bichir, Alexa Vega, Vanessa Hudgens, Cuba Gooding, Jr., William Sadler, Marko Zaror, and Mel Gibson.

Synopsis:
In Machete Kills, Danny Trejo returns as ex-Federale agent Machete, who is recruited by the President of the United States for a mission which would be impossible for any mortal man - he must take down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.

Hot on the heels of yesterday's news that at least part of The Human Centipede 3: Final Sequence will be shooting in Los Angeles, the first casting news and location details have hit the interwebs. Read on for details.

Bloody Disgusting is reporting that Tom Six’s The Human Centipede 3: Final Sequence will take place in a prison. Six said earlier he wanted to go for a 500-person 'pede, and given the setting, yeah, lots of potential victims. In terms of casting news Robert LaSardo (pictured), Abraham Rubio, and William Guirola are said to be portraying inmates. They join the previously announced Dieter Laser and Laurence R. Harvey, who played the mad scientists in HC1 and HC2, respectively.

Director Six promises that the American finale will be 100% politically incorrect. Shooting officially kicks off today for a 2014 release via IFC Films.

More soon!

In a new video Remedy's Creative Director Sam Lake discusses the possibility of a sequel in the Alan Wake series as well as a special reward for fans. Also, this week Humble Bundle is offering up huge discounts on the games in the series with some of the profits going to charity.

From the Press Release:
The Humble Weekly Sale features a new deal every week. Be sure to jump on this amazing offer before it’s gone! This week, pay whatever you want for Remedy Entertainment’s Alan Wake: Collector’s Edition and Alan Wake’s American Nightmare. This awesome compilation comes with a whole boatload of extras including developer commentary videos, an illustrated PDF book, and the Alan Wake soundtrack. You’ll also get loads of extras, including some never before seen material, such as original Alan Wake screenplays, comic books, an extended collection of concept art and photos, early demo videos, high resolution cover art, music videos... and the list goes on!

Fire it up on Windows, DRM-free and on Steam. You get the option to play both games, DRM-free and optionally on Steam!

Pay what you want. We’re giving you the chance to name your price for these amazing games. Pay anything you want to play them DRM-free and pay $1 or more to get Steam keys! And don’t forget, this priceless offer comes with tons of bonus content you can’t get anywhere else!

Support vital charities. Choose how your purchase is divided: between Alan Wake developer Remedy Entertainment and/or two epic non-profits, the Child’s Play Charity and Electronic Frontier Foundation. And if you like this weekly sale, a tip to Humble Bundle would be greatly appreciated!

About Alan Wake: Collector's Edition
Part action game, part psychological thriller, Alan Wake is a pulse-pounding thrill ride. When the wife of the best-selling writer Alan Wake disappears during their vacation to Bright Falls, Wake’s search turns up pages from a thriller he doesn’t even remember writing. A dark presence stalks the small town, pushing Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love. Alan Wake: Collector’s Edition features awesome bonus content including special episodes “The Signal” and “The Writer” as well as developer commentary videos, an illustrated PDF book, and soundtrack.

About Alan Wake American Nightmare
After the events of Alan Wake, our eponymous hero finds himself in the middle of a new adventure in Arizona, where his own words again hold the key. In this new tale, Wake must defeat his evil twin, the malevolent Mr. Scratch, who spreads darkness wherever he goes. Now more experienced at dealing with the weird and horrific, Wake is determined and ready to turn the tide.

To learn more, visit the official Humble Bundle and Alan Wake websites.

Now check out the new video wherein Sam Lake discusses the Alan Wake series, a possibility of a sequel and much more! Fans can also pick up Alan Wake for $4.99 and Alan Wake's American Nightmare for $4.00 on Xbox Live Arcade.

Well, "Hannibal" fans, it's now or never to have your voices heard if you want NBC to renew the show as in overnight results, last night's ep tied the series low with a 1.0 adults 18-49 rating, down 9 percent from last week’s 1.1. Can Eddie Izzard's return in Episode 1.11, "Rôti," help save it?

Yeah, things don't look good for Hannibal and Will, but you never know. If enough of us make enough noise, NBC could possibly keep it on the schedule. If not, there's always Amazon or possibly another savior waiting in the wings. I mean, where else are we gonna learn all these cool new cooking terms? (To save you time, we looked up "rôti," and per Wikipedia, it's a (generally) South Asian bread made from stoneground wholemeal flour, traditionally known as atta flour, that originated and is consumed in Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.)

"Hannibal" Episode 1.11 - "RÔTI" (airs 6/6/13)
WITH DR. GIDEON ON THE LOOSE, THE BAU TEAM TRIES TO PREVENT A REVENGEFUL KILLING SPREE WITH ONE OF THEIR OWN AS A TARGET - When Dr.Gideon (Eddie Izzard) escapes from police custody, he seeks to kill psychiatrists who have profiled him. Will (Hugh Dancy) and the BAU team try to track him down by following Freddie Lounds' (Lara Jean Chorostecki) blog before Gideon can get to Alana (Caroline Dhavernas).

Hannibal (Mads Mikkelsen) misleads the BAU team in order to put Will in the same room as Gideon, and Jack (Laurence Fishburne) questions Dr. Chilton (Raul Esparza) regarding Gideon’s escape. Also starring Hettienne Park, Aaron Abrams, and Scott Thompson.

"Hannibal" airs Thursday nights at 10pm on NBC. For more info visit "Hannibal" on NBC.com, "like""Hannibal" on Facebook, and follow "Hannibal" on Twitter.

Friday is here, it's Memorial Day Weekend, and we're all but checked out just like the rest of you cats. But before you start packing your coolers and firing up your grills, we have a new motion poster on tap for you from the upcoming flick Carrie! Dig it!

Look for Kim Peirce's Carrie in theatres on October 18th. For more information visit WhatHappenedToCarrie.com! If you're SUPER brave, you can even give the White residence a call at 207-404-2604.

Related Story: Official Carrie News Archive

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).

While we here in the States await the unrated home video release of The Last Exorcism Part 2 on June 18th, those of you in the UK are finally getting the film in theatres on June 7th. Check out a new teaser and a website that allows you to create your own "Possessed Message."

Below you'll find an example of what PossessedMessage.com is all about. Pretty nifty, right?

Synopsis:
Deep in rural Louisiana, Nell Sweetzer awakens from an horrific chain of events with no recollection of what went before. Unable to remember her terrifying exorcism, and with the footage from her ordeal making its way out into the world, she is forced to confront the return of the demonic evil that seeks to consume her; this time it doesn’t intend to fail.

Produced by acclaimed horror director Eli Roth, the chilling sequel to the No. 1 box office hit The Last Exorcism is directed by award-winning Ed Gass-Donnelly and sees Independent Spirit Award nominee Ashley Bell reprise her acclaimed role as the troubled and tortured Nell.

Rock band Eve to Adam caught Dread Central's attention when we learned their song "Straitjacket Supermodel" was inspired by the TV show "Dexter," and we recently had a chance to chat with ETA lead singer Taki Sassaris to get an update on what they've been up to and have planned.

Eve to Adam's newest album, Locked and Loaded, will be released soon; and Sassaris told us all about the band and how they got to this point. "We're one of those groups that have been fighting the good fight and we believe in ourselves and what we're doing," Sassaris said. "Also, the trust of the people, the audience, has propelled us to this place, and to be able to get this type of opportunity is nice. You get validated and feel like you're doing the right thing. And this makes you want to do more. I think it's going to be a really good summer for the band. And true to the name, as much as ETA means Eve to Adam, it also means estimated time of arrival; and I think the recipe and the hard work that has gone into this band, with the old fashioned school of hard knocks formula, is all part of this being our time, our arrival period. We've got the right album right now for a larger number of people to get on board with the band."

Continuing on about the new album, Sassaris said, "We've been doing really well on the radio with 'Straitjacket' and we've got a great summer tour lined up. We're really happy. We worked really hard on the album with a lot of great people and we put everything we had in it, and we feel that this album deserves to be heard by the most people possible."

With so many overnight successes in the fickle music industry these days, Sassaris feels that Eve to Adam has done things the right way by not following the path to instant success. "We've come up by being a live group and doing live touring early on as an indie band and later, within the last few years, getting more of a relationship with radio and opening for some bigger bands," Sassaris said. "But it's always been the same ethos with us. It's always been about putting on great shows, doing the best you can for the fans and putting your best self out there. And that's the formula I think people agree with because whatever you're doing in your life, work-wise or career-wise, you have to show up and be the best you can be so you can advance and go forward. And I think in that sense we're in line with the same thinking people have in their lives. If we can present some music that helps inspire people in their own way and it coincides with what we're doing, I think that's what we're all about."

And it's that hard work to make quality music that Sassaris feels is the secret to success in the business. "Being around as long as we've been, and surviving so many trends in hard rock and metal and music in general, what I find is it comes down to the songs," Sassaris said. "You can have a great live show and have a lot of passion and energy, but the vehicle that really keeps your audience with you and has the capacity to add more audience is the songs. We've really spent a lot of time making sure the songs on this album were of stellar quality. We wanted to be sure there was no filler on the record and that it was also an album that had a great cohesiveness so that you could put on the album and listen to it track after track because as long as each song is just as good as the previous, if not better, that keeps you on the ride. We grew up with bands that made great albums. They made great hit singles, but you had to be sure the album was worth its weight in songs. That's what it's about, putting together a great product, and the same goes for the horror genre."

He elaborates, "When you make a great horror pic, it's not just about a few scenes that are gory. You have to have suspense and anxiety and anticipation with the audience when they're not sure what happens next and keeping them on the edge of their seat. And it's the same thing with making a good rock album or a good metal album. You have to keep the audience guessing and throw them a curveball every now and then so it doesn't get predictable. The experience has to remain unpredictable so the suspense is there."

Of course here at Dread Central our first experience with Eve to Adam was their "Dexter"-inspired song "Straitjacket Supermodel," and Sassaris gave us the scoop on how he created this with his dark passenger. "That song was inspired by 'Dexter'," Sassaris said. "I've been a big fan of that show since the beginning. When we started building that track, it had kind of an industrial Nine Inch Nails-ish element in the intro. To me, the first thing that popped into my head was this is an anthem or a set-up song for a person who's about to do some really bad things. Go on a tear. And Dexter Morgan was the first guy that popped in my mind. In my head it became the song that played in his head just before he's about to hack some guy up. I think that kind of visualization lends itself wonderfully to a metal song like 'Straitjacket'. It could be Leatherface from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre or Dexter. It's just that same character that's basically unstoppable and evil incarnate, but you like him and there's something sick about you that you look at it and say, 'I identify with that guy and I've felt the same way at times.' It puts me in a more imaginative headspace to create a song for a character I had a connection with that was already created that I felt that I knew. So it was really easy to write a song for a person who, in a weird way, I admired."

Sassaris went on to discuss some of the horrific concepts on ETA's Locked and Loaded as a whole. "There is some dark material in the lyrics," he said. "I've been a horror fan for a long time. I grew up with the classics: Halloween, Friday the 13th and obviously A Nightmare on Elm Street. I remember the very first Candyman scared the shit out of me. Lately I've really become a fan of Rob Zombie's directorial work. He's done some awesome shit and I'm a huge fan of that. I always enjoy getting the chance to check out a good horror flick at home. Me and my girl just staying home and checking some stuff out and getting scared. It's a great rush. I think hard rock, metal and horror films all go hand-in-hand because it's all about pushing the extremes, pushing your experience to the edge. I would love for some of the songs on this album to show up on some soundtracks of bigger films that are coming out next year in the horror genre."

And Sassaris truly sees some huge connections between horror and rock/metal music. "Checking out a great horror flick, whether it's a classic or a new one that's coming out, the formula has to be similar in the sense that it's about suspense. It's about pushing the extreme, and in that sense I think that hard rock and metal and the horror genre of film are similar," he said. "The audience goes on a ride with you and you have to outdo what you did before to get that audience and keep them in suspense. That's what's fun about that journey as an artist, to outdo what you did before and push that limit, and that's what makes it exciting."

Finally, as it was "Dexter" that brought Eve to Adam onto our radar, we asked Sassaris his opinion of the show as it heads into its final season. "I think the writers have done a great job with the fact that his sister is involved and she's dealing with that same dark passenger that he's been battling forever and the fact that they're in it together now going into the finale," he said "Again, it's about that suspense, and the second we thought it was predictable, it's not now and we don't know how it's going to end. It's great to feel like an enthusiastic fan. I can't wait to see where this goes."

And fans can say the same thing about the rising success of Eve to Adam. We can't wait to see where this goes.

Eve to Adam is on tour this summer with Texas Hippie Coalition starting July 13 in Birmingham, AL, wrapping up on August 16 in Abilene, TX. Click here for tour dates to find out if they're coming to your home town. For more visit the official Eve to Adam website, "like"Eve to Adam on Facebook and follow Eve to Adam on Twitter (@evetoadammusic).

At this time we here at Dread Central would like to take a moment to honor the men and women of our armed forces who have sacrificed and continue to sacrifice so very much so that we may remain safe and free.

Thank you for all you have done and all that you continue to do. Here's to the fighting and here's to the fallen. Come back safe and warm. You're missed and loved. God bless.

"How I wish, how I wish you were here.
We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year,
Running over the same old ground.
What have you found? The same old fears.
Wish you were here." - Roger Waters, Pink Floyd, 1975

Tomorrow, May 25th, author D.R. O'Brien will be offering free Kindle downloads of his new horror comedy short story Killer Abs, and to pump you up for it, he joined forces with YouTube star Brizzy Voices to bring readers a very special version of his new weight-loss horror comedy.

We have for you right here an audiobook adaptation preview of the first chapter of the book, voiced by Brizzy (pictured right).

O'Brien commented: "I've been a fan of Brizzy's voice work for some time now and am absolutely delighted that she has utilized her considerable comedic talents in bringing the anarchic and off-the-wall world of Killer Abs to life. I'm sure that readers will get a kick out of her recording as much as I have!"

Killer Abs is an 11,403-word short body (pump) horror comedy with content for mature audiences.

Synopsis:
Twenty-something accountant Matt Warner enrolls at an exclusive weight loss resort with his career on the line should he fail to shed the pounds from his paunchy frame. Before long the accountant realizes that his girth is the least of his problems as there is something deeply wrong with the Phoenix Resort, where it’s no gain and all pain.

It’s a serving of full-fat fear for the guests who must fight for their lives to survive the week. Matt Warner is going to lose weight... or die trying.

The release of The Purge is right around the corner, and we're giving away tickets for some advance screenings in the following cities: New York City; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; San Francisco, CA; and Chicago, IL! If you live in one of them, read on for info regarding your hot ticket!

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Screening details
All screenings are at 7:30 pm on June 3, 2013 - Locations are as follows:

Austin - CSI Alamo DraftHouse- Ritz (Auditorium 6)

Directed by James DeMonaco (writer of Assault on Precinct 13 and The Negotiator), The Purge is produced by Jason Blum of Blumhouse (Paranormal Activity, Insidious, Sinister) and Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, and Andrew Form (The Amityville Horror, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) as well as Sébastien Kurt Lemercier (Assault on Precinct 13). It stars Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, and Adelaide Kane.

Look for it in theatres on June 7th.

Synopsis
In an America wracked by crime, the government has sanctioned an annual 12-hour period in which any and all criminal activity—including murder—is legal. The police can’t be called. Hospitals suspend help. It is one night when the citizenry regulates itself without thought of punishment. On this night plagued by violence and an epidemic of crime, one family wrestles with the decision of who they will become when a stranger comes knocking.

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Good news has arrived for fans of the Vampire Hunter D series: A new novel by famed horror/sci-fi author Hideyuki Kikuchi entitled Noble V: Greylancer is now available, which details the beginning of the 3,000-year war of Vampire Hunter D.

From the Press Release:
VIZ Media’s Haikasoru literary imprint delivers a bloodthirsty new chapter of the legendary Vampire Hunter D saga with the North American release of Noble V: Greylancer, now available in stores. The new fantasy novel by Hideyuki Kikuchi, carries an MSRP of $14.99 U.S./$16.99 CAN. The release also includes a bonus novelette titled "An Irreplaceable Existence.” An eBook edition is also available for the Amazon Kindle and from Apple’s iBooks Store and Barnes & Noble’s Nook Books Store.

Internationally acclaimed writer Hideyuki Kikuchi, author and creator of the famed novel series Vampire Hunter D, delves into the past with his latest addition, Noble V: Greylancer. It is the year 7000 by Noble reckoning, and the vampire rulers of the world have grown complacent. When the Outer Space Beings (OSBs) invade, the Noble warrior Greylancer must pit his skills and magic against the technology of the OSBs, quash an anti-Noble rebellion, and, when he is critically injured, turn to mere humans for help. The Three Thousand Year War of Vampire Hunter D begins here!

“Hideyuki Kikuchi is one of Japan's top horror and science fiction authors in the proud tradition of Robert Bloch, Fritz Leiber, H.P. Lovecraft, and Stephen King. His Vampire Hunter D setting has been attracting fans in the U.S. for more than twenty years,” says Nick Mamatas, Haikasoru’s editor. “Noble V: Greylancer reveals the mysterious history of the Nobility and follows the exploits of the powerful Noble warrior Greylancer as pushes his own immortality to the limit. Kikuchi is an ardent fan of many classic horror tropes, and his new novel exquisitely combines the danger and violence of traditional literary vampires with the nobility and dark attraction of modern vampire iconography.”

Hideyuki Kikuchi was born in 1949 in Chiba, Japan, and, inspired by the work of writers such as H.P. Lovecraft, he began writing supernatural fiction in the early 1980s. His first novel, Demon City Shinjuku, debuted in 1982. Horror films, most notably 1958’s The Horror of Dracula, had a tremendous impact on Kikuchi and inspired him to create the legendary Vampire Hunter D series, which has spawned more than 17 novels and a host of novellas and related short stories. One of the world’s most prolific authors, Kikuchi has published over three hundred books and still produces multiple novels per year. He has enjoyed tremendous international success as a novelist, and much of his work has been also been adapted into manga and anime, including Vampire Hunter D, Wicked City, A Wind Named Amnesia, and Dark Wars: The Tale of Meiji Dracula.

For more information on Noble V: Greylancer and the Haikasoru imprint, visit the dedicated Haikasoru website.

Looking forward to Season 6 of "True Blood" but maybe a little hazy on what exactly went down in Season 5? Well, nip that short-term memory loss problem in the bud with this nifty five-minute recap video courtesy of HBO.

Season 6 picks up immediately after last year's bloody finale, which found Sookie (Anna Paquin) and Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) attempting to escape a very scary--and very naked--Bill (Stephen Moyer, who also directed the premiere episode). Joining the "True Blood" regulars this year are guest stars Rutger Hauer, Arliss Howard, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rob Kazinsky, Karolina Wydra, Luke Grimes, and Amelia Rose Blaire.

Related Story:New "True Blood" Season 6 Teaser Home to Governor Burrell's Anti-Vamp Tirade; #ShowYourFangs Campaign Launches

The battle between humans and vampires begins on June 16th at 9PM, when "True Blood" Season 6 premieres. Tweet or Instagram a photo of yourself using #ShowYourFangs to tell the world that you stand with the bloodsuckers. Visit ShowYourFangs.com for more info.

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