We’ve been waiting patiently to dig our zombie-loving claws into the new game from Sony Online Entertainment, H1Z1, and if you’re a Steam user, get ready to be happy. Look for our impressions tomorrow.

From the Press Release:
Today, Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) announced that the H1Z1 virus has spread beyond SOE labs and is now available on PC to all survivors worldwide through Steam’s Early Access program starting at $19.99 USD. SOE advises players to start strategizing for survival, though it remains unclear if banding together or fighting against one another will improve their chances of surviving.

“We’re excited to launch H1Z1 into its Early Access Alpha,” said John Smedley, President, Sony Online Entertainment. “H1Z1 puts players into a post-apocalyptic zombie survival role — it triggers those primal fight-or-flight survival instincts. Since we first announced this game, we’ve been developing it side-by-side with our players, gathering feedback through platforms like Reddit and Twitch. Now, players can finally join us in game and really make an impact as we continue to perfect gameplay elements during Early Access. We’re eager to see how the players react and how H1Z1 evolves.”

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, H1Z1 is a zombie survival MMO where players must use their wits and skills, as well as strategically align with friends and fight off enemies to survive the worldwide infection. A game truly about survival, players will have to overcome environmental elements such as starvation, weather, and animals; hordes of zombies; and other hostile players if they want to live. To increase their chances of survival, players will need to be creative with materials found in the world and utilize the game’s expansive crafting system to construct weapons, buildings, and more.

To accommodate a variety of play styles, players have access to multiple ruleset servers in H1Z1 that can be mixed and matched, including: Player vs. Player, Player vs. Environment, Head Shots Only, Hardcore, and First-Person Only. Additionally, private servers will be tested throughout Early Access, giving players the power to create their own rulesets and community. Though the program will gradually expand, initially private servers will be invite-only to ensure adequate time for testing and refinements.

SOE has also partnered with the creator of PLAYERUNKNOWN’s Battle Royale, Brendan Greene, to license the extreme survival mod for a dedicated Battle Royale server in H1Z1. Offering a unique gameplay experience, Battle Royale plunges players into a bloody last man standing game-mode, where the only goal is to survive to the end.

“I was blown away when John Smedley at SOE contacted me about Battle Royale,” said Brendan Greene (aka PLAYERUNKNOWN), the creator of Battle Royale. “SOE could have made their own game mod, but instead reached out to the community. Partnering with SOE on H1Z1 was the best holiday gift I could have imagined, and I can’t wait to jump in and play.”

Players will be granted access to the Battle Royale server through Event Tickets, which can be purchased or earned through gameplay.

At Early Access, players can expect to see initial iterations of crafting, base building, combat, vehicles, circle-of-death, day/night cycle, weather, player vitals, hunting & forging, and, of course, zombies, in the game. H1Z1 will continue to grow and evolve throughout development. More information about what to expect in Early Access can be found here.

H1Z1 survivors will have two Early Access options to choose from — Standard or Premium:

– Standard – $19.99 USD – Includes Early Access to H1Z1 as well as 3 Event Tickets, 2 Crates, and 1 Crate Key
– Premium – $39.99 USD – Includes Early Access to H1Z1 as well as 25 Event Tickets, 3 Airdrop Tickets, 6 Crates, 4 Crate Keys, and an exclusive Aviator Hat Crafting Recipe

Players that want to be part of the development process are encouraged to actively provide feedback on design choices and upcoming features through H1Z1‘s official Reddit page  or forums.

To download H1Z1 from Steam®, click here.

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Despite all the clips and images we’ve seen thus far from Syfy’s “12 Monkeys” – including the first 9 minutes – do you still want more?  Then you’ve come to the right place because on tap now we have a few more stills to share from Episode 1.01, the series’ pilot, including a new cast photo.

Inspired by the classic blockbuster film, “12 Monkeys” explores the provocative story of a time traveler from a decimated future in a high-stakes race against the clock. Utilizing a dangerous and untested method of time travel, he journeys from 2043 to the present day on a mission to locate and eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will all but annihilate the human race.

“12 Monkeys” premieres Friday, January 16, 2015, at 9pm|8c.

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The series is produced by Universal Cable Productions in association with Atlas Entertainment, producer of the original theatrical film. Natalie Chaidez (“In Plain Sight,” “V,” “Heroes”) is the executive producer/showrunner, and Terry Matalas and Travis Fickett (“Nikita”), who co-wrote the pilot, serve as co-executive producers.

“12 Monkeys” stars Aaron Stanford (as time-traveler Cole), Amanda Schull (Dr. Cassandra Railly), Kirk Acevedo (Ramse), Barbara Sukowa (Jones), and Noah Bean (Aaron Marker). Additional key recurring roles include Tom Noonan (“Damages,” “Hell on Wheels”) as a mysterious villain and Emily Hampshire (“Rookie Blue”) as mental patient Jennifer Goines.

“12 Monkeys” Episode 1.01 – “Pilot” (airs 1/16/15)
27 years after a virus wipes out most of humanity, scientists send a man (James Cole) back to 2015 to stop the plague from ever happening. Cole’s only lead is a virologist (Dr. Cassandra Railly) who knows the dangerous source of the outbreak.

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On tap right now we have a second batch of images for Joe Lynch’s next film, Everly, starring Salma Hayek; and like the previous one it perfectly illustrates this flick’s badassery to the fullest! Dig it!

Radius-TWC presents Everly, available on iTunes and On Demand January 23, 2015, and in theaters February 27, 2015. The Everly – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack will be available on January 20, 2015, and is available for pre-order at iTunes.

Togo Igawa, Masashi Fujimoto, Jennifer Blanc-Biehn, Gabriella Wright, and Hiroyuki Watanabe co-star in what can only be described as an uber-violent manga come to life!

Synopsis:
It’s Christmastime, but all is not well in the world of Everly (Salma Hayek). A call girl by trade, Everly has turned against her gangster boss Taiko (Hiroyuki Watanabe) and become a police informant. In response, Taiko has put out a hit on Everly and her family. Soon, every criminal in town wants to cash in. Everly’s survival instincts quickly kick in as she matches wits and firepower with Taiko and a seemingly endless stream of killers.

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The CW released a new batch of synopses for upcoming episodes of its various series today, and one in particular caught our eye.  “Supernatural,” which is well known for its out of the box (and out of this world) storylines, is about to be visited by Hansel… yes, Hansel, the brother of Gretel.

And that’s only the half of it. We’ll also get to see Dean as a 14-year-old!

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“Supernatural” Episode 10.12 – “About a Boy” (airs 2/3/15)
DEAN IS TURNED INTO HIS 14-YEAR-OLD SELF — Looking to get Dean (Jensen Ackles) out of the bunker, Sam (Jared Padalecki) finds a case for him and Dean to investigate – people are disappearing into thin air with only their clothes left behind. Sam and Dean suspect fairies or angels, but the truth turns out to be much more shocking – Hansel (guest star Mark Acheson), from Hansel and Gretel lore, is kidnapping people and turning them into their younger selves to placate the evil witch (guest star Lesley Nicol).

Unfortunately, Dean finds this information out the hard way after he becomes Hansel’s next victim and reverts to his 14-year-old self. Serge Ladouceur directed this episode written by Adam Glass.

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Happy New Year acolytes! We started the year with a somewhat outer space themed January 2015 Box of Dread featuring items from Aliens, Jason X and other space-themed, though loosely-based, titles. Without the Christmas mailing season, this month’s boxes should’ve gotten to your doorsteps with minimal

SPOILER ALERT warning: If you haven’t received your box yet and want to be surprised, don’t continue reading this.

Otherwise, let’s get on with the descriptions of your January 2015 Box of Dread items.

1) Aliens Minimates – Aliens Vs Marines Army – $6

A Diamond Select Toys release! The action-packed sci-fi movie by James Cameron is now a an action-packed line of Minimates! There are a total of 12 individually boxed Minimates variants including dropship pilot Spunkmeyer, Colonial Marine Wierzbowski and civilian consultant Carter Burke, plus nine Xenomorphs in three different varieties! Each Minimate mini-figure stands 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation, and features interchangeable parts and accessories. Exclusively at comic shops! Designed and Sculpted by Art Asylum! Which character did you get?

2) Aliens Minimates sticker – Exclusive

This Aliens Minimates sticker is exclusively created by Diamond Select Toys for January 2015 Box of Dread subscribers.

3) Todd Farmer, writer of Jason X, Autographed behind-the-scenes picture – $10

Todd Farmer is the writer of Jason X, My Bloody Valentine and Drive Angry. He signed each and every picture of him and Nicolas Cage from the set of Drive Angry.

4) Army of Darkness: Ash In Space – From Dynamite Comics – $4

Cullen Bunn, the celebrated writer of Deadpool, will take iconic horror hero Ash Williams somewhere he has never been before: outer space. Longtime franchise fans are invited to strap themselves in for the bold new direction, in a series featuring interior artwork by Army of Darkness staple Larry Watts, as well as cover artwork by industry heavyweights, including Gabriel Hardman, Tim Seeley, Art Adams, Walter Flanagan, and Jay Shaw.

In fact, there are multiple variants of this comic book. Which one came in your January Box of Dread?

6) Space Invaders bottle opener – $12

Pop open your favorite bottled drink with this Space Invaders Bottle Opener.The Space Invaders Bottle Opener even features that classic alien character you know and love from the original hit arcade game Space Invaders. The perfect nostalgic item for your kitchen.

7) Create your own comic hero zombie 4″ Action Figure – $5

Okay, this is not exactly outer space but it is pretty cool. We thought you’d forgive us for this unexpected item.

It’s a possible action figure, it’s a customizable model kit — it’s both! Whether you just want to expand the legion of undead you invented with your “CREATE YOUR OWN ZOMBIE” customizing kit, or if you’re an experienced customizer looking for a solid foundation blank to build on, this individual carded figure is for you. Each card contains a solid zombie 4″ scale action figure blank body with 12 points of articulation, a mounted zombie head, a spare zombie head in a more advanced state of decay, a set of spare arms and legs. Made of pliable PVC plastic, these figures can be carved with hobby knives and painted with model kit paints to bring any original character (back) to life!

So, there you have it. The items in your January 2015 Box of Dread! Keep an eye out on our Box of Dread Facebook page as we’ll be announcing our monthly “selfie” contest soon with more great prizes. Of course, February is just around the corner and we’ll have more great stuff for you.

If you missed the January 2015 Box of Dread, don’t fret. You can always email the team at boxofdread@dreadcentral.com and they can help you get a January box if we still have them on hand.

All you have to do is sign up for Box of Dread and sit back as a mystery box with cool horror merch is mailed right to your doorstep each month. Get started TODAY! Visit the official Box of Dread website for more information!

Pick one of the Two Membership Plans above, and then come check out the Box of Dread Facebook Page for details on our upcoming January “selfie” contest.

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We’re just a week away from the release of the Blumhouse-produced thriller The Boy Next Door, starring Jennifer Lopez and her golden globes; and Universal has released another pair of teaser videos, both of which include JLo and co-star Ryan Guzman discussing their “Dating Preferences” and debating “Honesty vs. Game.”

The Boy Next Door is due in theaters on January 23rd of this year.

Hill Harper, John Corbett, and Kristin Chenoweth also star. Rob Cohen (XXX) directed the Barbara Curry-penned micro-budget movie, which is being distributed by Universal. Blumhouse made the movie with Smart Entertainment and Nuyorican Productions.

Lopez play a newly separated mother who finds herself attracted to the teenage boy (Guzman) who moves in next door and befriends her son. When she starts and then abruptly ends their illicit romance, he’s not ready to let her go — in a very Fatal Attraction kind of way. Chenoweth portrays Lopez’s best friend.

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Two brand spankin’ new genre flicks hit VOD outlets today, and since it is our duty to keep you informed of such things, we are here to do just that. So read on for all the details about this weekend’s VOD offerings!

First up, Indican Pictures released The Cabining into limited theaters and onto VOD today, which is a horror-comedy that stars legendary “that guy” Richard Riehle (Hatchet).

Directed by Steven Kopera, the film centers on Todd and Bruce, two struggling writers who get one last shot at success thanks to Todd’s wealthy uncle, Sarge, who gives them two weeks to impress him. With the deadline looming and no fresh ideas, the pair head to Shangri-La, a serene artist’s retreat, with the hope that the peace and company of fellow artists will inspire greatness… or, failing greatness, at least a fling with a leggy French sculptor.

The retreat proves to be anything but serene, however, as the artists start dying off one by one, and soon these two are fighting for their very own lives!

Also on VOD and in select theaters today is The Phoenix Project, which is of the sci-fi/horror variety. Written and directed by Tyler Graham Pavey, the flick stars Corey Rieger, Andrew Simpson, David Pesta, and Orson Ossman.

In the film, four young scientists work to craft a machine to reanimate deceased organisms. As the project develops, the machine exceeds their wildest expectations, creating boundless possibilities that challenge the very nature of human existence. However, success with this experiment comes at a price, as ulterior motives and reckless abandon lead to consequences none of them could predict. As their time and resources fade, this team of visionary scientists must face the realities of the task they have set out for themselves, bringing the dead back to life.

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After making us wait an extra week between its mid-season return and the next installment, “Sleepy Hollow” resumes on Monday with Episode 2.13, “Pittura Infamante”; and if you’re chomping at the bit to see what’s going to transpire, here’s a quarter of clips!

“Sleepy Hollow” Episode 2.13 – “Pittura Infamante” (airs 1/19/15)
After the mysterious death of an art restorer at the Sleepy Hollow Historical Society Soiree, Ichabod (Tom Mison) and Katrina (Katia Winter) are reminded of a dear friend from their past – Abigail Adams (guest star Michelle Trachtenberg). Meanwhile, Abbie (Nicole Beharie) is shocked by someone’s visit to the police precinct.

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Director Paul Feig just dropped some new details on the next Ghostbusters or Ghostbusters 3 or whatever the hell this thing is shaping up to be, and we have them all for you right here.

Empire caught up with Feig, who provided the following info for fans.

As for his decision to reboot the franchise instead of just making the sequel we all were hoping for…

“A lot of people ask why I didn’t create my own thing, but Ghostbusters never ran out of steam; it’s such a great idea. It’s such a fun franchise so why not bring it to a new generation? The old movie is never going to not exist. It’s not my plan to erase every copy! Hopefully they can all live together.”

On the possible casting of Melissa McCarthy…

“It came out publicly that we’re in talks with Melissa, but there’s a lot to work out.”

Will his movie mention what’s come before it in any way? Homages?

“We’re not recreating the old movie, but we want to do just enough fun nods that the fans will go, ‘Oh, okay, they’re acknowledging that the other movie existed.’ I like to watch parodies, but I don’t want to do them because they’re too referential. Comedy that’s too referential has such a short shelf life; whereas, comedy that’s based around characters will be relatable 2,000 years from now because people won’t change that much.”

Location revealed…

“To me it’s such a New York movie, and the biggest sin would be to pull it out of there. I just love New York, and selfishly, I just want to shoot in New York.”

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So here’s a neat little tidbit for your Friday horror news consumption. Seth Rogen just took to Twitter with a bounty of movies from which he’s drawing inspiration for “Preacher.” What are they? Read on for the skinny!

“Every once in a while you find a project where all the elements line up beautifully. With ‘Preacher,’ it starts with a bold, compelling, and thought-provoking comic book series from Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon and a whole lot of fans who already know Jesse Custer, Cassidy, and Tulip,” said Joel Stillerman, AMC’s executive vice president of original programming, production and digital content. “Add to that the passionate and talented Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Sam Catlin, an incredible producing team in Neal Moritz, the Original Film team, and our good friends at Sony Pictures Television; and we have everything we need to be VERY excited to move forward on ‘Preacher.’”

“Preacher has been our favorite comic since it first came out,” Rogen & Goldberg said. “Garth Ennis is one of our idols, and it’s an incredible honor to be working on this. We promise we won’t make too many dick jokes and ruin it.”

“Thanks to AMC for completely losing their minds and letting us do this,” Catlin said. “I’m so excited to bring Garth Ennis’ bloody, amazing, and bloody amazing universe to TV.”

Garth Ennis said: “Steve Dillon and I are extremely pleased to know AMC has taken ‘Preacher’ to pilot. We have had an ongoing voice in the efforts of the writers whom Sony TV and Original Film entrusted with this project, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Sam Catlin, and have been most gratified that they continue to include us and that they have tackled the project with the type of unwavering commitment and courage needed to present the material as Steve and I intended. This has been a long time coming, but that it continues apace, and with the chance to be delivered episodically, gives ‘Preacher’ an opportunity to be seen in its best possible medium, not previously possible. And many thanks indeed to Ken Levin and Neal Moritz for their never flagging commitment to ‘Preacher,’ and for never giving up well past the point when I myself grew skeptical — we have principally gotten to where we are today because of Neal and Ken.”

Based on Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon’s twisted ‘90s comic book series, “Preacher” is about Jesse Custer, a conflicted Preacher in a small Texas town who merges with a creature that has escaped from heaven and develops the ability to make anyone do anything he says. Along with his ex-girlfriend, Tulip, and an Irish vampire named Cassidy, the three embark on a journey to literally find God.
The pilot will be produced in the summer of 2015 for series consideration in 2016.

Credits:
EP: Sam Catlin
EPs: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and James Weaver for Point Grey Pictures
EP: Neal Moritz, Vivian Cannon, and Ori Marmur for Original Film
EPs: Ken Levin, Jason Netter
Co-EPs: Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon

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By now you would have seen that the January 2015 Box of Dread came with a comic book from Dynamite Comics. In fact, there are many Army of Darkness Vol 4 #1 cover variants for this comic book, all drawn by prominent artists.

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The artists who have contributed to the Army of Darkness Vol 4 #1 cover variants include Gabriel Hardman (who drew the regular cover), Tim Seeley, Arthur Adams, Walter Flanagan and Jay Shaw. Some of these variants are actually going for really good $ amounts on eBay. Who knows, the comic book itself may be worth your entire January’s Box of Dread!

Let’s check the variant covers that are in the January 2015 Box of Dread.

1) Army Of Darkness Vol 4 #1 Regular Gabriel Hardman Cover

2) Army Of Darkness Vol 4 #1 Tim Seeley Cover

3) Army Of Darkness Vol 4 #1 Arthur Adams Cover

4) Army Of Darkness Vol 4 #1 Walter Flanagan Cover

5) Army Of Darkness Vol 4 #1 Gabriel Hardman Black & White Cover

6) Army Of Darkness Vol 4 #1 Tim Seeley Black & White Cover

7) Army Of Darkness Vol 4 #1 Walter Flanagan Black & White Cover

8) Army Of Darkness Vol 4 #1 Jay Shaw Virgin Cover

9) Army Of Darkness Vol 4 #1 Arthur Adams Black & White Cover

If you missed the January 2015 Box of Dread, don’t fret. You can always email the team at boxofdread@dreadcentral.com and they can help you get a January box if we still have them on hand.

All you have to do is sign up for Box of Dread and sit back as a mystery box with cool horror merch is mailed right to your doorstep each month. Get started TODAY! Visit the official Box of Dread website for more information!

Pick one of the Two Membership Plans above, and then come check out the Box of Dread Facebook Page for details on our upcoming January “selfie” contest.

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With the return of AMC’s “The Walking Dead” officially on the horizon, creator Robert Kirkman recently sat down with Entertainment Weekly to chat about what flesh-hungry fans can expect from the companion series.

“This is going to be a show about family,” says Kirkman. “But it’s going to be a show about a different type of family that we haven’t explored in ‘The Walking Dead’ thus far. So what we’re trying to do with ‘The Walking Dead’ spinoff is keep the story as familiar as possible for people that love ‘The Walking Dead,’ so you’ll get the kind of things that you expect from a ‘Walking Dead’ story. But, at the same time, we’ll want to tell these stories in a completely different way with completely different people in a completely different setting that’s going to make for a fundamentally different show. I think the look and feel of ‘The Walking Dead’ spinoff is going to be startlingly different. We want it to be a new show that can stand on its own… You could watch ‘The Walking Dead’ spinoff if you’ve never watched an episode of ‘The Walking Dead’ and get a really great, rich, fulfilling experience out of it. It has to be a show that can stand on its own. I think that’s what we’ve accomplished, and we start filming in a couple of days. I’m really excited.”

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To help achieve the different look and feel, the pilot will be directed by Adam Davidson, a newcomer to this world. “He hasn’t directed ‘The Walking Dead,’” says Kirkman. “So that is one way that we’re trying to bring a new directing style to the show—to bring in new visual language to this show. That’s something that Adam is working really hard to bring. He’ll largely be responsible for the different look and feel that makes the show stand on its own.”

To stay up-to-the-minute on all things walker related, follow @WalkingDead_AMC on Twitter and visit “The Walking Dead” on Facebook. For more info be sure to hit up the official “The Walking Dead” page on AMC.com.

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We reported earlier today that there’s a possibility The Purge: Anarchy star Frank Grillo may be returning for 2016’s The Purge 3, which needless to say got the horror community talking.

Grillo, a living, breathing action star, was hands down the best thing about The Purge franchise’s first sequel, channeling his inner Frank Castle for the role of ‘Sergeant.’ A badass dude with big ass guns and an equally badass car, Sergeant was on a revenge-fueled mission in the film, the role fully cementing Grillo’s status as one of cinema’s great ass-kickers.

Though the thought of Grillo reprising the role and kicking some more ass on the big screen is one that admittedly wets my whistle, I can’t help but feel that bringing the character back for The Purge 3 is a bad idea. If Sergeant returns, that means the film will in some way continue the storyline from Anarchy, which is something this franchise quite simply need not do.

Unique in the world of franchises, The Purge has established itself as one comprised of totally standalone stories, essentially making it an anthology series about the titular Purge night. Anarchy, for example, had no direct connection to the first film, making it feel like a refreshing cinematic experience, rather than a continuation of something we had already seen before.

Much the same way FX has been doing with “American Horror Story,” The Purge has thus far branded itself as a series that reinvents itself every year, using the basic concept to tell different stories that make different statements about humanity and explore different facets of the bizarre “holiday.” And that’s pretty cool, as sticking to that tradition will likely prevent the franchise from the inherent curse of getting stale.

Just as the story from the first film was neatly wrapped up in the end, so too was Sergeant’s story in Anarchy, and I see little reason to draw that out or milk Grillo’s sheer and utter badassery for another film. As much as I love Grillo, I’d much prefer another standalone story set on Purge night, and I can’t help but hope that the franchise continues to reinvent itself with each passing year.

But that’s just my two cents, which today’s news compelled me to spew. I encourage you to throw yours into the comments section below!

James DeMonaco is set to write and direct The Purge 3, with a planned release date of July 1, 2016.

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[REC] and [REC] 2 were two of the craziest found footage flicks ever created. In case you forgot just how good they were, Magnet has offered up the following InstaDeathGram video on InstaGram.

Every bloody, gory, and dark death from Ángela’s battle with the infected from #REC and #REC2 in the #InstaDeathGram. See more in #REC4, now on iTunes, On Demand, and in Theatres.

A video posted by Magnet Releasing (@magnetreleasing) on Jan 16, 2015 at 1:51pm PST

[REC] 4: Apocalypse, directed by series co-creator Jaume Balaguero, marks the return of actress Manuela Velasco. Look for it on VOD now.

Synopsis:
Several hours have passed since the terrible events that ravaged the old building in Barcelona. After the chaos of the first few moments, the army decided to intervene and an elite group of soldiers infiltrated the building in order to plant detonators and put an end to this nightmare once and for all. The mission is a success; quick and precise. Angela Vidal, the young television reporter who entered the building with the fireman just hours before, manages to make it out alive. But what they don’t know is that she hasn’t made it out of the building alone; within her she carries the seed of the strange infection.

Angela is to be taken to a provisional quarantine facility, a high-security installation where she will have to stay in isolation for several days. A perfect location for the virus to be reborn in all its splendor. It will take on new and even more deadly forms, setting the scene for horrors we could only have imagined, before finally revealing its true nature. The apocalypse has just begun…

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It’s almost hard to believe, but it’s now been 12 years since the release of Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses, which officially launched the musician’s career as a horror filmmaker. Over a decade later, the cast has reunited, and the photo is sure to put a smile on your face!

This past Monday, Zombie celebrated his 50th birthday, and over the weekend his wife, Sheri, threw him a party that was packed with fellow horror icons. Zombie and friends have been sharing images on their social media accounts, and it looks to have been one hell of a good time.

In attendance were House of 1000 Corpses stars Bill Moseley, Sid Haig, Chris Hardwick (“The Talking Dead”), and Jennifer Jostyn; and they took the time to pose for a pretty awesome reunion photo with Rob and his wife.

Check out the photo below, which comes courtesy of Rob Zombie’s Instagram!

On a related note, the sequel to House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects, turns 10 this year. Good lord. Time truly does fly.

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The long MLK Day weekend kicked off with a bit of sour news for those looking forward to seeing what Frank Darabont (The Mist, “The Walking Dead”) might do with The Huntsman, the prequel to Snow White and the Huntsman that’s currently gearing up for production, but he and the project have parted ways over the usual “creative differences.”

But don’t fret; per Deadline, Universal already has someone in mind to take over, and the film is still on track for an April 22, 2016, release.

The follow-up to 2012’s surprisingly successful spin on the old fairy tale focuses on the returning Chris Hemsworth’s character. Charlize Theron will also be back as the evil witch Ravenna, and Emily Blunt is in talks to join the fun as the villain of the piece.

We should have updates soon so stay tuned!

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We learned a short while ago that Mark Margolis (“Breaking Bad,” “American Horror Story: Asylum”) will be guest starring in an episode of “Constantine,” and next week is when we’ll get to see the popular actor make his appearance as supervillain Felix Faust. Check out this preview of Episode 1.10, “Quid Pro Quo,” and an overflowing image gallery for your first look at him.

Plus, if you’re all caught up, we have a peek behind the scenes of last night’s Episode 1.09, “The Saint of Last Resorts: Part 2.” Writer Mark Verheiden joins the producers and cast to talk high stakes, two exorcisms, and a seriously possessed John Constantine.

Note also that NBC is continuing to keep the show in the 8pm time slot in hopes of attracting more viewers; with only four episodes left and its future up in the air, “Constantine” can use all the help it can get! If you’re a fan, be sure to join the #SaveConstantine campaign on social media and let the network know you’d like to see another season.

“Constantine” Episode 1.10 – “Quid Pro Quo” (1/23/15; 8-9pm)
CHAS FACES A PARENT’S WORST NIGHTMARE — MARK MARGOLIS GUEST STARS AS FELIX FAUST — Thousands of people across Brooklyn have slipped into a mysterious coma, including Chas’ (Charles Halford) daughter. John (Matt Ryan) must find and defeat the evil behind it before it consumes the city. Angélica Celaya also stars.

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Some disappointing news has arrived from across the pond… BBC Three confirmed on its Twitter feed that zombie drama “In the Flesh” has been cancelled. This comes after it was announced last year that the network is moving online. (The move still has to be approved by the BBC Trust, which runs the corporation on behalf of viewers.)

The story revolved around teenager Kieren Walker, played by Luke Newberry, who came back to life after a zombie apocalypse and returned to his small home town, where the locals are grappling with the new world order. Per the BBC, the second season ended last May in the UK with just over half a million people watching the finale, and the show won best television mini-series at the BAFTAs last year with creator Dominic Mitchell receiving a BAFTA for best drama writer at the British Academy Television Craft Awards.  Despite its popularity and acclaim, per the BBC3 tweet, budget constraints are to blame.

RIP, Kieren… for real this time.

Sadly #IntheFlesh won’t be returning but we’d like to thank all the more-geous fans for their incredible support. pic.twitter.com/h8ReCkTVrm

— BBC Three (@bbcthree) January 16, 2015

Sad news today. I’d like to thank the BBC, the incredible cast & crew and the amazing fans for making & supporting #InTheFlesh — Dominic Mitchell (@DomMitchell) January 16, 2015

Thank you to the entire cast & crew of #InTheFlesh for making it so special- and the fans for all your incredible support! X

— Luke Newberry (@lukenewberry) January 16, 2015

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Earlier this season “The Vampire Diaries” revealed that Stefan and Damon have a human relative named Sarah Salvatore, although when we first met the character, it wasn’t actually her. Instead, it was poor doomed Monique, one of Sarah’s friends who was pretending to be her…

In any event, per THR’s The Live Feed, Tristin Mays (The Wedding Ringer) landed the recurring role of the real Sarah, described as a bright and gifted student of photography whose life is turned upside down as she unravels the mystery of her true family history. The character is the daughter of Zach Salvatore (Chris William Martin), Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Stefan’s (Paul Wesley) distant nephew.

Mays first appears in the upcoming Episode 6.11, “Woke Up with a Monster,” which airs this coming Thursday.

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“The Vampire Diaries” Episode 6.11 – “Woke Up with a Monster” (1/22/15)
CONTROLLING YOUR MAGIC — More powerful than ever, Kai (guest star Chris Wood) holds Elena (Nina Dobrev) captive while he learns to control his newly acquired magic.  At the Salvatore mansion, Liv (guest star Penelope Mitchell) and Alaric (Matt Davis) try to prepare Jo (guest star Jodi Lyn O’Keefe) for the impending merge ceremony with Kai, but they quickly realize Jo is weaker than they thought. 

After bringing Sheriff Forbes (guest star Marguerite MacIntyre) home from the hospital, Caroline (Candice Accola) travels with Stefan (Paul Wesley) to North Carolina in search of a cure for her mother’s cancer.  Meanwhile, Stefan, who has his own intentions for traveling to North Carolina, is caught off guard when Enzo (Michael Malarkey) shows up demanding to know what Stefan is hiding. 

Lastly, when Damon (Ian Somerhalder) discovers Elena has been kidnapped by Kai, he is forced to rethink his strategy after an unexpected visitor throws a wrench into his plan. 

Michael Trevino, Steven R. McQueen, and Zach Roerig also star.  Paul Wesley directed the episode written by Melinda Hsu Taylor.

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It’s a race to save Monroe in next week’s Episode 4.10 of “Grimm,” entitled “Tribunal,” in which our favorite Blutbad’s life hangs in the balance.  Check out some stills and a promo for the ep for a few clues of who will help #FreeMonroe.

“Grimm” Episode 4.10 – “Tribunal” (1/23/15; 9-10pm)
After Monroe’s (Silas Weir Mitchell) abduction by the Wesenrein, Nick (David Giuntoli) gathers the whole team, including Wu (Reggie Lee), to track him down and return him to Rosalee (Bree Turner). As the search intensifies, Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch) learns more about her new reality as a Hexenbiest.

Russell Hornsby and Sasha Roiz also star.

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