Playing as part of this year's Screamfest L.A. is the indie flick Parlor, and we just happened upon the flick's festival one-sheet while it was hanging around. Check it out, and look for full coverage from the event soon!

From the Press Release
The writing/directing team of Kenny Gage and Devon Downs will host the world-wide premiere of their new horror film, Parlor, during this year’s Screamfest film festival. The well-known genre festival kicks off its 14th annual event in Los Angeles on October 14 through October 23 at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres (6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028).

The film follows six young college hopefuls vacationing and partying in Eastern Europe who get more than they bargained for when they unwittingly get caught up in a maniacal tattoo artist’s fiendish side business.

Parlor stars Robert Lasardo ("Nip/Tuck," Death Race, Human Centipede III) as the character known as “The Artist,” who runs an Eastern European tattoo parlor.  As writer/director Kenny Gage (Raze) explains, ”We were very fortunate to have had the opportunity shoot in Old Town, Vilnius, Lithuania. The sense of scale, scope, and historical architecture provided a unique backdrop for the film.”

Co-writer and director Devon Downs delves deeper, “It’s common to get tattooed while on vacation, and you are never more vulnerable than when you are being tattooed... especially in unfamiliar territory. “

The film was financed by ASL Pictures and produced by the veteran team of Todd Slater, Andrew Pagana, Bill Ceresia, Thomas Mahoney, and Brett Donowho. The film also stars Jordan James Smith, Tiffany DeMarco, Ben Whalen, Claire Garvey, Anthony Del Negro, Beth Humphreys, Joey Fisher, and real life tattoo artist Sara Fabel in the ultimate bad girl role of Uta.

Robert Lasardo commented, “It was clear to me Kenny and Devon were serious about showcasing a fully developed character arc with which I could finally show some range.  I feel it is my most ambitious effort to date.” 

The director of the cult killer clown film Stitches is back with an all-new film called From the Dark, and we have the first details and a still for you. We're good like that. Well, actually we're kind of obligated to show you or we'd go out of business, but still!

From the Press Release:
MPI/Dark Sky Films announce the end of principal photography on FROM THE DARK, the latest film from Conor McMahon, director of the successful Stitches. Produced by MPI Pictures Dublin in partnership with Workshed films, FROM THE DARK was shot on location in Laois, Ireland.

The film stars Niamh Algar, Stephen Cromwell, and Gerry O'Brien (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest).

A tense and frightening film, FROM THE DARK tells the story of a young couple who embark on a road trip through the Irish countryside; car trouble lands them in an place that few people would choose to visit. When something sinister is awakened from a thousand-year slumber deep within the dark bog, the couple is faced with an unimaginable evil. They soon realize that light is their only protector, but as the sun sets and light sources dwindle, the creature becomes more powerful, and they are in a fight for their lives.

Greg Newman, Executive Vice President of MPI Media Group, said: "McMahon has always had a unique cinematic vision, and we're thrilled to bring his fresh and twisted take to the genre in yet another one of his films."

More on this one as we get it!

BBC America and BBC One have joined forces for the new series "The Living and the Dead," and it promises to be "very, very scary." Sign us up! If you're on board as well, read on for the details.

From the Press Release:
New 6 X 60’ drama series "The Living and the Dead" is written by Ashley Pharoah and Matthew Graham, co-creators and writers of "Life on Mars,""Ashes to Ashes," and "Eternal Law." It is co-produced by BBC Wales Drama Production and BBC AMERICA in association with Monastic Productions for BBC One.

Somerset, England, 1888. A land and a community on the edge of monumental change, on the great hinge between ancient traditional ways and an industrial, scientific future. A land of ghosts and myths, poltergeists, and demons - if there was ever a time for those ghosts to rise out of the ground, this would be that time. At the heart of this small community is Nathan Appleby, a reluctant gentleman farmer who is obsessed with proving the existence of the afterlife.

In the new original drama, this complex and compelling man will investigate hauntings, paranormal happenings, and ghostly visitations, encouraged by the Society for Psychical Research. But as these terrifying investigations become ever more frequent and ever more scary, Nathan starts to see and hear disturbing things that he simply cannot have imagined. Will Nathan’s interest in the occult begin to threaten his family, his livelihood, and even his sanity?

Writer-creators Ashley Pharoah and Matthew Graham say: “We are as excited about this show as anything since 'Life on Mars' and 'Ashes to Ashes'– we want it to be moving, tender, sensual... and very, very scary.”

Richard De Croce, SVP Programming, BBC AMERICA adds, “We look forward to teaming up once again with Ashley Pharoah, Matthew Graham, and our colleagues in the BBC on a drama that will haunt and thrill our Supernatural Saturday audience.”

The executive producers are Ashley Pharoah and Matthew Graham for Monastic Productions; Faith Penhale, Head of BBC Wales Drama Production; and Katie McAleese for BBC Wales Drama Production. It will be distributed internationally by BBC Worldwide.

It will shoot in the West Country of England next year, and casting will be announced in due course.

Season 2 of "Sleepy Hollow" is heading our way in one month, but if you're not caught up and don't want to wait until the Blu-ray/DVD release, then read on for how you can watch Season 1 right now!

Hulu Plus has acquired exclusive streaming rights to the Emmy-nominated hit series. Beginning TODAY (August 22nd) Hulu Plus becomes home to the entire first season of "Sleepy Hollow"– giving fans a chance to catch up on the show ahead of its second season premiere on Fox.

Additionally, Hulu Plus will have day-after-air access to new episodes after the Season 2 premiere (September 22nd) and will have all Season 2 episodes available to stream following their broadcast on Fox. Hulu will have a selection of up to five episodes available to stream.

"Sleepy Hollow" is a thrilling mystery-adventure drama series spanning two and a half centuries, in which a resurrected Ichabod Crane (Tom Mison) pairs up with a present-day police lieutenant (Nicole Beharie) to save the enigmatic town of Sleepy Hollow – and the world – from unprecedented evil.

From K/O Paper Products in association with 20th Century Fox Television, "Sleepy Hollow" is co-created by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Phillip Iscove, and Len Wiseman. The series is executive produced by Kurtzman, Orci, Wiseman, Mark Goffman, Ken Olin, and Heather Kadin. Iscove serves as supervising producer, and Wiseman directed the pilot.

Check out the official trailer for the first season below, and be sure to head over to Hulu for all your "Sleepy Hollow" needs (and watch out for the Headless Horseman)!

For more info visit "Sleepy Hollow" on Fox.com, "like""Sleepy Hollow" on Facebook, and follow "Sleepy Hollow" on Twitter.

Today at the UK's Insomnia Expo developers from Domino took the stage to reveal some new gameplay footage and discuss their upcoming multiplayer shooter Red Awakening.

The slasher film genre has been repeatedly touted as the game’s main influence, and Domino gave gamers a closer look at how by discussing the character archetypes found in the game. Red Awakening will feature character clichés that are largely borrowed from the 80’s slice ’em up films that are still popular today.

Gamers can expect to see the jock, the cheerleader, and, as a developer put it, “a nerdy Asian girl.”Red Awakening will also feature some of horror’s trademark settings from a high school to an amusement park and even a Siberian outpost inspired by John Carpenter’s remake of The Thing.

Developers also revealed that the game will feature several modes; on display at Insomnia was the You Only Live Thrice mode, where each player has only three lives.

Red Awakening will also continue the current trend in horror gaming of accentuating resource management. In the demo the player ran out of ammunition and the developer was quick to note that the level contained no additional reserves.

The beta for Red Awakening will be available during the holidays of 2014.

Do you believe in the afterlife or reincarnation? Lots of folks do, and another movie is on its way that explores these themes. Read on for the first details regarding the indie thriller Threshold right here.

From the Press Release
Lake Forest Entertainment, in association with Busted Buggy Entertainment, announces the new psychological thriller THRESHOLD, starring Randy Wayne, Trilby Glover, Leslie Stevens, Courtney Daniels, Derek Magyar, and Rich Paul.

The film is the feature directorial debut of Jason Eric Perlman and is produced by William Clevinger. The executive producer is Graham Kaye, and co-producers are Elliott Michael Smith and Nick Zuvic.

“We’re thrilled to have assembled an extremely talented cast and crew to bring the impactful tale that is THRESHOLD to audiences around the world,” said Clevinger. “We’re working hard to ensure the film maintains the perfect balance of commercial viability and artistic integrity. Graham and myself spent the last several years developing the story with Jason, and we couldn’t be happier.”

THRESHOLD is a psychological thriller that delves into the realms of afterlife and rebirth. After years of trying to have a child with no success, a young couple find the ideal little boy to adopt. As their dreams of being parents come to fruition and they settle into the happiness and comfort of family life, fate takes an alarming turn when a tragic accident happens with their child.

Devastated beyond belief, the grieving parents try their best to heal. As time passes by and they begin to resume normal lives, the story reaches a frightening pinnacle when the couple find themselves held hostage by a woman who seems to know everything about them and their late child.

THRESHOLD is currently in production and shooting through the end of the month in the Los Angeles area.

Borgman (review here) is a film we've been talking about for quite a while, and finally next month it's hitting Blu-ray/DVD courtesy of Drafthouse Films. We have all the info you need right here!

Borgman Release Details:
Drafthouse Films is releasing Alex van Warmerdam's creepy and surreal thriller Borgman on Blu-ray/DVD and Digital HD on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Borgman will be distributed on home video at an SRP of $29.93 for Blu-ray and $24.99 for DVD.

The NY Times Critics' Pick will feature three deleted scenes in addition to reversible Mondo art and a 28-page booklet featuring cast and crew interviews and more.

Jan Bijvoet, Hadewych Minis, Jeroen Perceval, Sara Hjort Ditlevsen, Eva van de Wijdeven, Annet Malherbe, and Tom Dewispelaere star.

Synopsis:
Borgman, a dark suburban fable that explores the nature of evil in unexpected places, follows an enigmatic vagrant who enters the lives of an upper-class family and quickly unravels their carefully curated lifestyle. Charming and mysterious, Camiel Borgman seems almost otherworldly, and it isn't long before he has the wife, children, and nanny under his spell in a calculated bid to take over their home life. However, his domestic assimilation takes a malevolent turn as his ultimate plan comes to bear, igniting a series of increasingly maddening and menacing events.

World’s Factory recently interviewed CD Projekt Red’s visual effects artist Jose Texiera about the upcoming The Witcher III: Wild Hunt. When asked if the game would run at 1080P and 60 fps on console, Texeira replied, “I really don’t know, probably not.”

This reduction from the standard of graphical fidelity might be attributed to the game’s engine, which Texeira reveals as very physics-heavy. He states, “We’re asking the environment artists to put as many physics objects as possible.”

To explain the intricacy of the engine, Texeira cited an example of the game’s lead character, Geralt, casting a spell in a tavern.“Geralt has this spell, a push of force, and when he does that, everything flies off the table.”

It appears that developers may be sacrificing some graphical quality in favor of a more immersive and realistic experience. The news is unwelcome but falls in line with RPG history. Traditionally very lengthy RPG’s have less than stellar graphics due to the sheer size of the game. But the news is somewhat surprising as Batman: Arkham Knight developers recently stated that the power of the next-gen hardware no longer required game developers to decide between graphics and game size.

The reduction in graphical quality is very disappointing as The Witcher III: Wild Hunt's trailers quickly established it as one of the best looking upcoming games of 2015.

Another grotesque teaser has come our way for "American Horror Story: Freak Show," offering up just a... taste... of the horrors and freaks to come! From bearded ladies to Siamese twins, "AHS: Freak Show" has something for everyone; it premieres Wednesday, October 8th, at 10 pm ET/PT.

Season 4 features returning stars Jessica Lange as Elsa Mars, Kathy Bates as Effil Darling, Angela Bassett as Desiree Dupree, Sarah Paulson doing double-duty as Siamese twins Bette and Dot Tattler, Evan Peters playing Jimmy Darling, and Emma Roberts as Maggie.

"AHS" newcomer Michael Chiklis stars as Wendell Del Toredo, and also joining the show this season is John Carroll Lynch ("Fargo"), who will play a core villain. Denis O'Hare, Gabourey Sidibe, Jamie Brewer, Frances Conroy, Wes Bentley, Jyoti Amge, Finn Wittrock, and Patti LaBelle round out the cast.

"American Horror Story: Freak Show" is set in 1950s Florida and centers around one of the last remaining freak shows of the time.

For more info visit the "AHS: Freak Show" Facebook page, check out "AHS: Freak Show" on Tumblr, and follow @AHSFX on Twitter along with "American Horror Story" on FX.

Another musical act has been added to the Chicago area's Halloween haunt extravaganza known as Rob Zombie's Great American Nightmare. The Devil Wears Prada is headlining on September 27th during the Villa Park, IL, event.

From the Press Release:
The Devil Wears Prada is set to headline the second night of the Chicago area engagement of Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare.

The acclaimed quintet will be joined by TBA special guests as they take over the ultimate Halloween horror event at the Odeum Expo in Villa Park, Illinois, on September 27th.

After spending their summer on the main stage of the recently wrapped 2014 Vans Warped Tour, The Devil Wears Prada will help launch the Halloween season in Chicagoland with sounds described as “apocalyptic” (Rolling Stone), “gut-wrenchingly brutal” (Alternative Press), and “definitely bleak, harrowing, and fucking heavy” (Revolver). Tickets are on sale now at GreatAmericanNightmare.com with prices starting at $25.

The Great American Nightmare in Chicago will feature three attractions based on Zombie's own horror films: The Lords Of Salem In Total Black Out, The Haunted World Of El Superbeasto 3D, and Haunt Of 1000 Corpses. These attractions were first seen at the 2013 Great American Nightmare debut in Pomona, California, and have been improved and enhanced based on visitor feedback.

The fully immersive haunted house experience at Rob Zombie's Great American Nightmare will include the Bloody Boulevard with freak shows, musical entertainment – including Street Drum Corps’ renowned Prime Evil Percussion, roaming characters, themed food and beverages, games, and vendors each night.

As previously announced, Rob Zombie will perform at both opening nights of the Great American Nightmare’s two-city engagement: in Scottsdale, Arizona (with guests Powerman 5000) on September 19th and in Villa Park on September 26th. Tickets for opening night in each city include the Rob Zombie concert and are available starting at only $45. A limited number of VIP packages are also available for purchase at GreatAmericanNightmare.com . All VIP packages include a commemorative t-shirt and quicker access to the haunted attractions than general admission. Some packages also include a designated viewing area for the concert.

Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare will celebrate the Halloween season in Villa Park, IL, on the following dates:
September: 26-27
October: 3-4, 10-12, 16-19, 23- 26, 30-31
November: 1
Hours for Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare will be 7:00 PM until midnight (Fridays and Saturdays) and 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM (Thursdays and Sundays).

We haven't checked out last night's series premiere of "Intruders" on BBC America yet, but if you did and are ready for more, the network has put the entire second episode online. In fact, you can watch it right here plus an inside look at Episode 1.01 with co-star James Frain!

Along with releasing next week's Episode 1.02, "And Here...You Must Listen," before its TV premiere, BBC America also posted Episode 1.01, "She Was Provisional," and we have it below as well as a teaser for the entire first season.

"Intruders," from writer/exec producer Glen Morgan, is based on Michael Marshall Smith's novel The Intruders. The series stars John Simm and Mira Sorvino with James Frain, Tory Kittles, and Millie Brown. The creative team includes directors Eduardo Sanchez and Daniel Stamm plus production designer Mark Freeborn. The series is executive produced by Jane Tranter and Julie Gardner for BBC Worldwide Productions, Morgan, and Rose Lam.

Stay up-to-date by "liking""Intruders" on Facebook and following @Intruders on Twitter.

"Intruders" Episode 1.01 – "She Was Provisional" (aired 8/23/14)
Mysteries unfold as Amy heads to Seattle on business and vanishes; Jack goes to Seattle only to uncover more unanswered questions about Amy’s whereabouts. An old friend visits Jack and asks for his help. Meanwhile, nine-year-old Madison starts behaving erratically after seeing a stranger on the beach. An assassin desperately tries to stop his secret from leaking.

"Intruders" Episode 1.02 – "And Here...You Must Listen" (airs 8/30/14)
Jack desperately tries to find Amy in Seattle, but her movements offer more questions than answers. Madison finds herself in a train station with a ticket to Seattle, an envelope of cash, and a mysterious key. An act of humanity has serious consequences for Richard.

If you're getting as tired as we are of found footage and haunted house/possession flicks, then check out the new teaser trailer for Jake Paltrow's futuristic sci-fi western Young Ones, heading our way in October with the tagline "In a future without water, vengeance will rain..."

Writer/director Paltrow's film stars Nicholas Hoult, Michael Shannon, Elle Fanning, and Kodi Smit-McPhee. Look for it October 17th from Screen Media.

Synopsis
When Ernest and his son, Jerome, use the last of their family's savings to purchase a robotic mule to deliver food rations to a work crew drilling water wells in the mountains above their home, they never thought it would alter the course of their futures so completely.

Enter Flem with his designs on Ernest's daughter, Mary, and his hope to take back their land, which his father had once owned in the heyday of early 21st Century industrial farming. When Flem's desires are actualized through his brilliantly managed lies and careful manipulations, a series of events are set into action that will alter their young lives forever, and Jerome will be forced to make choices that no child should ever have to make.

Some possible and REALLY good news for fans of the massive Stephen King novel The Stand has come in. Deadline is reporting that Matthew McConaughey is being eyed by Warner Bros. to play the role of Randall Flagg in the adaptation of King’s apocalyptic masterpiece novel that Josh Boone will direct.

The site goes on to report that this is far from a done deal, but holy shit, can you just imagine what McConaughey could do with a role that is for all intents and purposes the personification of evil?

"We’re gonna do one, three-hour, R-rated version with an amazing A-list cast across the board," Boone said in a previous interview. "Every single one of those characters will be somebody you recognize and somebody you relate to. And it’s gonna be awesome."

He continued, "I’m really excited. It’s the most exciting thing I’ve ever got to do in my entire life. If 12-year-old me had ever known that one day I’d be doing this, to even just go back and look at that kid, I’d be like, 'Keep doing what you’re doing!' It’s just crazy. I’ve met so many actors over the years... when I met Stephen King, I hugged him with tears in my eyes. He meant that much to me when I was young. I still say everything I learned about writing I learned from Stephen King. I don’t read screenplays. I don’t read screenplay how-to books. It’s always just establish the character. Establish the character."

The Stand, which is being produced by Jimmy Miller and Roy Lee for Warner Bros. and CBS Films, is a story of good versus evil after a virus wipes out most of the American population. It features dozens of characters (including such memorable ones as the Trashcan Man and Mother Abigail) and overlapping storylines running over many years as it tells of a group of survivors fighting the Antichrist-like Randall Flagg.

Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures'Godzilla is getting set to land on the shores of Blu-ray and DVD this coming September 16th, but right now one IMGUR user managed to get his hands on a non-redacted version of the film's opening credits. Check 'em out!

Read our Godzilla review!

From visionary new director Gareth Edwards (Monsters) comes a powerful story of human courage and reconciliation in the face of titanic forces of nature, when the awe-inspiring Godzilla rises to restore balance as humanity stands defenseless.

Elizabeth Olsen, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Johnson, Juliette Binoche, David Strathairn, Ken Watanabe, Richard T. Jones, Sally Hawkins, Victor Rasuk, Yuki Morita, and C.J. Adams star in the film, which was rated PG-13 for “intense sequences of destruction, mayhem and creature violence."

For more on the movie visit the official Godzilla website, "like"Godzilla on Facebook, and follow Godzilla on Twitter.

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Some quick casting news has come in for the second entry into Darren Lynn Bousman and Terrance Zdunich's surreal wonderland known as The Devil’s Carnival (review). Bloody Disgusting is reporting that Brea Grant (Halloween II,"Heroes") has joined the cast of The Devil's Carnival 2: Alleluia.

Check out The Devil's Carnival on Facebook, and follow The Devil's Carnival on Twitter for TONS of behind-the-scenes images. Look for a full report from the set soon.

She joins the previously announced Zdunich, Paul Sorvino, rapper Tech N9ne, Emilie Autumn, Briana Evigan, Marc Senter, Dayton Callie, Barry Bostwick, Ted Neeley, Adam Pascal, and David Hasselhoff. Musicians Chantal Claret, Jimmy Urine, Shawn “Clown” Crahan of Slipknot, and Kevin “Ogre” Ogilvie from Skinny Puppy round out the ensemble of carnies and lost souls whose paths cross at a theme park.

Zdunich wrote the script and co-wrote the musical numbers with Saar Hendelman. Producers are Chris M. Bonifay and Sean E. Demott. Brian Perera is executive producer.

In 1993 legendary actor Richard Attenborough helped us all believe that dinosaurs could once again peacefully walk the Earth in Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park. It is with a heavy heart that we report today he is no longer with us.

The BBC is reporting that Attenborough, who played the lovable if not a little bit mad John Hammond in the movie, has passed on at the age of 90 (he would have been 91 on the 29th of this month).

He was also an Oscar winning director for 1982's Gandhi and helmed 1978's Magic, starring Anthony Hopkins in a memorable role.

Confined to a wheelchair after suffering a stroke in 2008, Attenborough has finally found peace and we have no doubt he has brought every ounce of his wisdom and charm to the heavens above.

He will be sorely missed. At this time Dread Central would like to extend our deepest of sympathies to Richard's friends, family, and constituents. Thank you for all of the memories, good sir. Rest easy.

A rumor has been swirling around the Internet this weekend that Troma would be releasing Eli Roth's The Green Inferno (review) after the studio posted about it on its social media pages. Knowing this was highly unlikely, we reached out to Roth and can now confirm this is NOT happening.

Earlier this month financier Worldview Entertainment balked at ex-CEO Christopher Woodrow’s commitment to provide the P&A (promotion and advertising) for the film. Open Road confirmed that the release date was scratched but had no further comment.

Apparently Worldview has been going through a restructure since Woodrow's abrupt and largely unexplained exit, and the company, now run by Molly Conners, put a freeze on all of his commitments and is scrutinizing every deal that was made. Green Inferno has been caught in that snare.

Director Roth previously tweeted the news as well, explaining, "Everyone is working to solve this ASAP. Thank u for understanding!"

We'll keep you posted as further information comes in.

Lorenza Izzo, Ariel Levy, and Sky Ferreira star in the film.

Synopsis
From acclaimed horror director, Eli Roth, THE GREEN INFERNO follows a group of student activists who travel from New York City to the Amazon to save the rainforest. However, once they arrive in this vast green landscape, they soon discover that they are not alone… and that no good deed goes unpunished.

The South African HorrorFest is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and the powers-that-be have revealed the event's new poster art along with a few early details of what's taking place 29 October-7 November 2014.

From the Press Release:
Greetings from Cape Town! We're proud to announce that we're celebrating the 10th anniversary of our South African HorrorFest this year over Halloween season. (With it, the event's skull-moon logo also got a slight facelift.)

We've launched this year's poster image, and as is customary, it features festival co-organizer (and Terminatryx vocalist) Sonja. With themes in the past seeing her in vampire, zombie, devil-girl, and Bride of Frankenstein mode, this year she's witchified by artist Simone Hendricks.

The feature and short film submissions are currently in the late entry phase so if you have a production to submit, there's still time. Get more details on the Fest at the official South African HorrorFest website, and also connect via Facebook and Twitter.

The Bloody Parchment literary chapter's short story competition is also still open. For all details, head to the Bloody Parchment blog.

Each year we try to add extra enhanced chapters and events to the HorrorFest, and 2014 is set to include some fun new attractions if all goes to plan. Some movie title reveals will be sent out soon.

"The Walking Dead" continues its onslaught as one of the most amazing horror-themed television shows to ever hit the airwaves. Season 4 brought new characters, expanded some old favorites, evoked tears and cheers, and of course had its share of zombie action.

Tomorrow, August 26th, "The Walking Dead" Season 4 hit Blu-ray/DVD via Anchor Bay, and with that in mind we decided to look back at our favorite moments from this season. Characters coming and going, separation and reunion, death and new life... Season 4 brought us "The Walking Dead" like we'd never seen it before.

We've got our Top 13 here, but as always, we'll start with some honorable mentions. Bob's raging alcoholism leading to the complete destruction of the liquor store kicked off the action in Episode 1, and the discovery of David and Karen's murdered and burned bodies was the first real mysterious firecracker Season 4 gave us.

In Episode 12, we finally find out just exactly what Daryl was before the zombie apocalypse. And his answer, basically that he was nothing, was as surprising as it was perfectly fitting. The mysterious feeder of the walkers/mutilator of animals was another interesting angle in Season 4.

Lastly, Daryl's volatile time with the "Claim" Gang' showed us just how ornery our crossbow-wielding hero can be!

And now, in the order they happened, our Top 13 Moments from "The Walking Dead" Season 4.

Hershel's "You Risk Your Life" Speech (Episode 3, "Isolation")
He came a long way from the grumpy ol' farm owner we met in Season 2. By the time we arrived at Season 4, Hershel Greene had become one of the more beloved members of our band of survivors. Yes, he was the one that kinda pussified Rick for the majority of Season 4, but he had the best intentions. Always known for giving sage advice, Hershel's finest moment of Season 4 had to have been the "speech" he delivers when talking to Maggie about why he continues to return to the quarantined section of the prison while the sickness is running wild.

Carol Gets the Boot (Episode 4, "Indifference")... Then Returns! (Episode 10, "Inmates")
We cruise through the superflu and "who killed David and Karen" episodes and land here at Episode 4 for the next big moment. Carol. Carol, who went from abused wife to cold-hearted ass-kicker (and maybe because she took so much shit for so long, the transition was a welcome change). But according to Farmer Rick, Carol took things too far when she killed David and Karen. As we remember, Rick exiles Carol with a carload of supplies and returns to the prison alone in the following episode (#5, "Internment "). We never did get the showdown between Rick and Daryl we thought would occur after he booted Carol, but there wasn't time for that with you-know-who bearing down on them. Then, as quickly as she left, Carol returns in Episode 10. Much to the delight of a somewhat overwhelmed Babysitter Tyreese, Carol shows up along the train tracks. And not a moment too soon... although Tyreese did look pretty badass with Judith strapped in front of him papoose-style.

The Return of The Governor (Episode 5, "Internment")
Oh, we knew he was still out there. But just when everything was starting to settle... The medicine run had been successful, and it seemed as if Glenn, who was clinging to life by a thread, was going to survive and the flu was soon to be a thing of the past. Rick felt as if he had handled things by sending Carol away, and now it appeared they would be in for some much deserved peace. But as Rick and Carl are out in the field tending to their precious crops, whom do we see standing in the woods just outside the perimeter of the prison gates? That's right, The Governor. Whether he's calling himself Philip or Brian or John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, The Governor is always bad news... and he proved it again in Season 4.

The Governor Rises to Power... Again! (Episode 7, "Dead Weight")
It's hard enough to become the hard-nosed leader of a ragtag band of survivors once during a zombie apocalypse, but The Governor was able to do it twice! Perhaps this time, with this group, he actually had righteous intentions. Perhaps he did just want to protect them. That's believable. However, (from the Understatement of the Year Department) there was just too much instability about him. Sure, he kills Martinez and Pete to take control of the group, but it was to help protect them, right? Okay, maybe there was a little revenge built in there. Maybe some part of The Governor was thinking, "How do you like this?!?" as he pulled a tank up to the prison gates. Whatever the case, The Governor standing in control of a new group of individuals was one of the coolest moments of the year. He certainly knew how to gain power; he just had a hard time keeping himself under control when he got it.

The Mud Zombie (Episode 8, "Too Far Gone")
And here we begin the load of big moments from the mid-season finale, the unforgettable Episode 8, aptly titled "Too Far Gone." Quite clearly the mud zombie was an homage to Lucio Fulci's Zombie, and this unexpected walker with an eyehole full of worms showed up at the worst possible time and bit young Meghan, the girl The Governor had taken on as something of an adopted daughter. This was not only beneficial to the girl and her mother, Lilly, but also seemed to provide a soothing substitute for The Governor’s lost daughter, Penny. So when Lilly shows up at the prison standoff with a bitten Meghan in her arms, The Governor does the only logical thing: He shoots her in the head and orders his people to wipe out the entire prison. No one ever said The Governor was the most mentally stable one of the bunch.

Hershel Loses His Head... Literally (Episode 8, "Too Far Gone")
Quite possibly the most heartbreaking moment of Season 4. Hershel was the voice of reason. Although, if we are to learn from history, being the voice of reason or the moral compass on "The Walking Dead" usually proves to be fatal, right, Dale? Hershel found himself in the clutches of The Governor at absolutely the worst possible time. And good ol' Brian/Phillip showed just how sharp that katana blade was as he decapitated the beloved elder statesman of the group. But it would not be the last time we saw the head as it turned up not only in an episode of "Talking Dead" but also in a zombified version in Episode 9 ("After") when Michonne returned to the prison and skewered the undead head in merciful fashion. But we can take solace in the fact that Hershel seemed to be at peace when The Governor executed him, proud of the man that he had helped Rick become.

The Prison Shootout (Episode 8, "Too Far Gone")
As Season 4 was as much about introducing new characters and further developing some of the main cast members, there was sometimes a lull in the usually full-throttle action. However, that was not the case during the prison shootout. The Governor, realizing that his new "family" has slipped through his fingers, punctuated by him shooting Meghan in the head, decided to burn it all to the ground and led a massive firefight between his followers and the residents of the prison. The battle featured some of the biggest and most impressive weapons we've seen on "The Walking Dead" thus far, not the least of which was an M60 Patton tank. The fallout from the prison shootout shaped the entire second half of the season as our survivors were cast out into small groups struggling to find a foothold on their own in the unyielding world outside the prison gates.

The Death of The Governor (Episode 8, "Too Far Gone")
And we close out the great moments from Episode 8 with the death of The Governor. Played by David Morrissey, The Governor was the perfect adversary for Rick. After his flashback episodes, The Governor actually played more like an anti-hero. He was a bad dude, but you could kind of understand where he was coming from and sympathize with him to some extent. The problem was The Governor just took things one step too far. What you had to love about the guy is he always went big. He had a big zombie pit fighting ring, he wiped out his own followers during a massive shitfit, and he rolled a tank to a gunfight. So if The Governor was going to die, it had to be big. And there he was, just a few seconds from strangling Rick with his bare hands when Michonne runs him through with her blade. A fitting ending, but that's not all! As he writhes on the ground facing certain death, Lilly comes along and speeds up the process, shooting The Governor in the face and effectively ending his reign of terror.

Judith is Alive… And Lizzie Nearly Kills Her! (Episode 10, "Inmates")
One character who went from the fringe to the center of attention in Season 4 was Lizzie. And before her big episode came up later in the season, we got a good look at just how nutty this little girl was. Shortly after we discover that baby Judith is indeed alive, which was revealed to us in a very cool and surprising way as she was strapped to the front of Tyreese, and when he turned around, we saw that the baby was indeed still a little ass-kicker. Tyreese leaves the two sisters alone in the woods with the baby as he investigates some commotion on the train tracks. Top-notch childcare there, Big T. But as zombies close in on the little ones, Lizzie covers the baby's mouth and nose to keep her from making noise and attracting walkers, nearly killing her. This turned out to be a very intense scene which helped to add to the realism of Lizzie's mental issues later on.

"Look at the Flowers, Lizzie" (Episode 14, "The Grove")
And speaking of Lizzie, here it is, her shining moment. Aside from the mid-season finale, "The Grove" was probably the most memorable episode of Season 4, and some would argue it was number one. The lingering wonder about just how the Carol/Tyreese situation would play out was revealed, and we finally found out just who was feeding the walkers and mutilating the animals. Crazy Lizzie! But, of course, this episode is remembered for two deaths: Mika's at the hands of Lizzie and Lizzie's at the hands of Carol. "Look at the flowers, Lizzie." became an instant classic phrase among fans of "The Walking Dead," and questions of whether the show had finally gone too far, having an insane young girl executed in a field, began to surface. Whatever your opinion on that, what we all must agree on is this was one of the most intense episodes "The Walking Dead" has ever produced.

Glenn and Maggie Reunite (Episode 15, "Us")
It's not easy having a love affair in the zombie apocalypse. Just the lack of shower time alone has to put a real damper on the mood. But, to their credit, Glenn and Maggie have stuck with each other through it all and have developed a real love. And this was why it was so difficult to see them separated after the attack on the prison. Throughout the next several episodes, right up until nearly the season finale, we watched as the two tried anything they could to find each other, forsaking all others for the outside chance that they may possibly be reunited. And then it happened. In a dark, collapsed tunnel, Glenn and Maggie finally find each other again in one of the more touching moments of Season 4.

Arrival in Terminus (Episodes 15, "Us," and 16, "A")
"Welcome to Terminus. How would you like your Beth? Well done or medium rare?" Of course this is lighthearted speculation as to just what they are eating in Terminus, but would it be any surprise to any of us if it was indeed people? And it makes perfect sense also. This would explain why they went to such great lengths to attract people to Terminus. Why not? If they are eating them, wouldn't be easier to figure out a way to lure them in, instead of going out and tracking them down? I bet the Soylent Green people wished they thought of that. But regardless of what exactly is going on in Terminus, the fact that the group finally made it there all together was quite impressive. It was a six-episode build-up but certainly worth the effort because when the they finally arrived, we were all quite intrigued to find out just what was happening behind those mysterious walls.

The Real Rick Returns (Episode 16, "A")
As we said, Hershel was a beloved character, but he did turn Rick into a pussy. Hershel was the one who encouraged Rick's garden and his new lack of violence. So when he, Carl, and Michonne were attacked by Daryl's new gang of thugs, it was so nice to finally see Rick snap out of all the pacificity and do something aggressive, like bite a guy in the throat... to death! Now that was vintage Rick. And we could see his aggressive nature had stayed with him even up to the final moments of Season 4 when the reunited group is trapped in a train car with rifles trained on the car from all around. What does Rick do? He tells his friends that these people from Terminus are going to feel pretty stupid because they're screwing with the wrong people. Now those are some big words coming from a guy who is basically trapped without an escape route. But if nothing else, we know berserker Rick is a real handful to deal with so we'll just have to tune in and see when "The Walking Dead" returns this October with Season 5.

THE WALKING DEAD: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON Release Details:
August. Baseball season is in full swing. Barbecues have been blazing since Memorial Day. And fans can count another August tradition when Anchor Bay Entertainment releases THE WALKING DEAD: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON Blu-ray + Digital HD with Ultraviolet and DVD on August 26th.

Each format contains five loaded discs, presenting each episode exactly as it was originally broadcast. The Blu-ray + Digital HD with Ultraviolet presents the episodes in pristine 1080p high-definition and lossless Dolby TrueHD 7.1 audio. As with previous season releases, THE WALKING DEAD: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON rewards fans with hours of bonus features, including never-before-seen production footage, deleted scenes and audio commentaries, with ultra-exclusive content only available on the Blu-ray release, including additional audio commentaries and several “extended” episodes seen for the first time!

Another “Walking Dead” home entertainment release tradition, started with the Season 2 Blu-ray set, is the unique concept packaging by renowned collectibles creator McFarlane Toys. Following in the “shuffling” footsteps of Season 2’s “Walker Head” and Season 3’s “Walker Aquarium,” THE WALKING DEAD: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON will be available in a Blu-ray limited edition “Tree Walker” package. SRP is $79.99 for the Blu-ray + Digital HD with Ultraviolet, $69.98 for the DVD, and $129.99 for the Blu-ray limited edition.

Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics, AMC’s “The Walking Dead” enjoyed its most popular season to date, averaging 13.3 million live/same day viewers per episode and 8.6 million adults 18-49. Whether evading walkers, resisting a super flu outbreak, escaping the fall of their temporary prison haven and desperately searching for a sanctuary called Terminus, the on-going story of a group of survivors under the protective watch and leadership of Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and Dr. Herschel Greene (Scott Wilson) continues to capture viewers’ imaginations on a global scale.

THE WALKING DEAD: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON cast also includes Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Danai Gurira, Chandler Riggs, David Morrissey, Melissa McBride, Chad L. Coleman, Sonequa Martin-Green and Emily Kinney. New characters introduced this season include Sgt. Abraham Ford (Michael Cudlitz), Bob Stookey (Lawrence Gillard, Jr.), Rosita Espinoza (Christian Serratos) and Dr. Eugene Porter (Josh McDermott).

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Commentaries:
- Episode 1 (“30 Days Without An Accident”): Audio Commentary with Executive Producer and Showrunner Scott M. Gimple, Executive Producer/Unit Production Manager Tom Luse and Executive Producer/Special Effects Make-Up Supervisor /Director Greg Nicotero
- Episode 5 (“Internment”): Audio Commentary with Executive Producer and Showrunner Scott M. Gimple and Actor Scott Wilson (Hershel)
- Episode 12 (“Still”): Audio Commentary with Director Julius Ramsay and Actor Emily Kinney (Beth); Audio Commentary with Writer/Producer Angela Kang and Actor Norman Reedus (Daryl)
- Episode 14(“The Grove”): Audio Commentary with Director Michael E. Satrazemis and Actors Chad L. Coleman (Tyreese) and Melissa McBride (Carol)

Season 5 of “The Walking Dead” premieres October 12th on AMC.

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RAM Releasing, the genre shingle of Film Movement, is releasing Korean director Kim Ki-Duk's Moebius in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago throughout August with a nationwide cable and digital VOD rollout on August 29th. Right now we have a NSFW clip and a contest for you.

To score yourself the one-sheet you see below, autographed by its centerpiece Lee Eun-woo, just send us an email at contests@dreadcentral.com including your FULL NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS. We’ll take care of the rest.

This contest will end on at 12:01 AM PT on August 28th.

Moebius (review) stars Lee Eun-woo, Cho Jae-hyun, and Seo Young-ju.

On August 29th the film becomes available on cable VOD via all major providers (Comcast, Time Warner, Cox, Verizon, et al) and digital VOD at iTunes, Amazon Instant, Google Play, Vudu, Xbox, Playstation, Rovi, and Samsung Hub.

Synopsis:
When she catches her husband having an affair, a woman attempts to castrate the cheater for his wrongdoing. Unsuccessful, she instead inflicts the unspeakable act on her own son, setting off a series of grotesque yet provocative events ranging from a hurried genital transplant to pain-inflicted orgasms that all merge in a continuous thread of delirious storytelling. With both husband and son damaged and living in grief, the wife returns as the family heads towards destruction even more horrific than before.

Kim Ki-Duk, whose signature style pushes the limits of challenging filmmaking and often blows right through them, won the Golden Lion with Pieta at the Venice Film Festival last year. The prolific director is set to shock audiences again with Moebius, his latest perverse statement on family tensions, sexual boundaries, and society’s issues with each.