Indie horror’s latest boogeyman, Pitchfork, is back in the flick Hayride 2 and right now we have your first look at the trailer and the artwork! Dig it or go fork yourself!

From the Press Release:
Freestyle Releasing and Freestyle Digital Media (FDM) announced today that they have acquired theatrical and VOD rights to the horror thriller HAYRIDE 2, from writer/director Terron R. Parsons, starring Sherri Eakin (HAYRIDE), Richard Tyson (THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY) with Jeremy D. Ivey, Jeremy Sande, David ‘Shark’ Fralick and Corlandos Scott. The film was produced by Parsons and Jonathan Kelly, with Richard Tyson and Tara Kleinpeter exec producing.

The action picks up directly following the events of “Hayride” when the survivors, including Amanda (Sherri Eakin) arrive at the county hospital to recover from the previous night’s savage massacre. Unfortunately for them, the survivors are not the only ones en route to the hospital. Rayborn, the local farmer known as “Pitchfork,” who Paramedics make the mistake of thinking is incapacitated from his wounds, brutally attacks them leaving the ambulance crashed in flames on the side of a country road. The seemingly invincible “Pitchfork” is on the loose again with one location in mind…the hospital. Meanwhile, Detective Loomis’ (Corlandos Scott) recent brush with this legendary “monster” seems to fuel his need to uncover the secrets of the man behind the mask. Where was he hiding for 20 years? Loomis finds that to stop a killer he must first learn his history, which may be closer than anyone could imagine.

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We already told you that It Follows (review) will be releasing in the U.S. in theaters and on VOD Friday, March 13, 2015. To help quell your anticipation we now have a stunning new one-sheet for it.

With a riveting central performance from Maika Monroe and a strikingly ominous electronic score by Disasterpeace, It Follows is an artful psychosexual thriller from David Robert Mitchell (The Myth of the American Sleepover).

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The film also stars Keir Gilchrist (“The United States of Tara”), Daniel Zovatto (Laggies), Jake Weary (“Chicago Fire”), Olivia Luccardi (“Orange Is the New Black”), and Lili Sepe (Spork).

Synopsis:
For 19-year-old Jay (Maika Monroe, AT ANY PRICE), the fall should be about school, boys, and weekends at the lake. Yet, after a seemingly innocent sexual encounter, she suddenly finds herself plagued by nightmarish visions; she can’t shake the sensation that someone, or something, is following her. As the threat closes in, Jay and her friends must somehow escape the horrors that are only a few steps behind.

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On June 9, 2015, the world will know the horror of Infected as it hits all formats, but right now we have an exclusive look at the artwork for you guys. Lock and load. Pack heavy. Stay frosty and all that!

Andrew Gilbert directs. Luke Hobson, Nicky Paul Barton, Roger Fowler, Samuel Hogarth, and David Wayman star

Synopsis:
An average day in a quiet suburb becomes ground zero for the end of the world that we knew. When a fast-spreading global pandemic turns ordinary people into flesh-eating monsters, a handful of terrified survivors and the remnants of an army squad find refuge in an elementary school turned emergency shelter. With the hordes of walking dead trying to get in, scarce weapons, and a dwindling food supply, the embattled refugees begin to turn on each other. As they slowly perish, they desperately attempt to escape and determine if they are the last uninfected humans left on Earth.

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Sad news today coming out of Hollywood as “American Horror Story: Freak Show” co-star Ben Woolf has died at the age of 34 due to a head injury sustained while jaywalking.

The actor, who stood 4 feet 4 inches, was struck in the head by the side mirror of a passing car last Thursday, February 19th, at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Gramercy Place. He was taken to at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in critical condition. Police told Deadline the driver pulled over and remained at the scene and was not facing any charges.

Woolf played the lovable Meep, a fan favorite, on the show. He also appeared in Haunting Charles Manson, Dead Kansas and Unlucky Charms. We here at Dread Central would like to take this time to honor the man and offer our sincerest of condolences to his friends, family, and constituents.

Life is a fragile thing, folks. Be careful what you do with yours.

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We may not know much about the new flick The Barn, but we can tell you this for sure… after watching the trailer and seeing the first bit of artwork, this thing cannot get here soon enough!

Directed by Justin M. Seaman, The Barn stars Mitchell Musolino, Will Stout, Lexi Dripps, and Cortland Woodard. Look for it on October 1, 2015.

Synopsis:
It’s Halloween 1989, and best friends Sam and Josh are trying to enjoy what’s left of their final Devil’s Night before graduating high school. But trouble arises when the two pals and a group of friends take a detour on their way to a rock concert, finding an old abandoned barn and awakening the evil inside. Now it’s up to Sam and Josh to find a way to protect their friends and defeat the creatures that lurk within “The Barn.”

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Some of us here at DC have already seen the Season 3 premiere of “Bates Motel,” and if you’ve been concerned that things may have calmed down a bit since Season 2, rest easy… we can assure you they’re just as bat-shit nuts as usual! While you count down the days until March 9th, here’s a new trailer.

From executive producers Carlton Cuse (“Lost,” “The Returned”) and Kerry Ehrin (“Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood”), “Bates Motel” serves as a contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film Psycho and provides viewers with an intimate portrayal of how Norman Bates unravels through his teenage years.

For more info visit “Bates Motel” on AEtv.com, “like” “Bates Motel” on Facebook, and stop by “Bates Motel” on Instagram.

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“Bates Motel” returns on March 9, 2015, for a gripping third season filled with family strife, murder, and mystery lead by Vera Farmiga (Norma) and Freddie Highmore (Norman). This season focuses on the evolution of the Bates family and dives head first into Norman’s waning ability to stay in denial about what’s happening to him and the lengths he will go to gain control of his fragile psyche. The dramatic events of last season leave Norma (Vera Farmiga) reluctantly more aware of Norman’s mental fragility and fearful of what he is capable of.

After a blissful summer of closeness with his mother, living within the safe confines of home and the Bates Motel, Norman’s fears about what really happened with Blaire Watson resurface, and Norma questions what really happened. Forced to look at the truths about Norman for the first time, their deeply intricate relationship continues to evolve. Norma finds herself turning to the other man in her life, Norman’s half-brother, Dylan (Max Thieriot), and begins to rely on him in ways that she never expected. This relationship inevitably triggers jealousy in Norman, and a new kind of love triangle between Norma and her two sons erupts. Her estranged brother and the boys’ uncle, Caleb (Kenny Johnson), returns to haunt the family throughout the season, challenging their bond even further.

Pressures of the outside world take hold of the family when newcomers Kevin Rahm (“Mad Men,” “Desperate Housewives”), Tracy Spiradakos (“Revolution”), and Ryan Hurst (“Sons of Anarchy”) arrive in White Pine Bay. After a summer of living at the Bates Motel, Sheriff Romero (Nestor Carbonell) and Norma have grown closer, but they will always have that troubling question mark surrounding Norman. Something doesn’t feel right, but in spite of his instincts, Romero finds himself continually drawn back to the Bates family — and to Norma. Emma (Olivia Cooke), also determined to find out what is happening to Norman, becomes more emboldened, fearless, and goes after the things she wants. Familiar face Bradley (Nicola Peltz) returns to surprise the family and digs up old memories.

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Originally slated to debut on April 10th, The CW’s “The Messengers” is now premiering on Friday, April 17th, at 9PM ET/PT; and we have the new artwork for the show to share.

“The Messengers” Synopsis:
When a mysterious object plummets to Earth, the blinding explosion it causes sends out a shock wave that instantly connects five strangers who awaken after the pulse with extraordinary gifts they can barely believe. Most mysterious of all is a figure known only as “The Man,” who brings death and suffering wherever he appears. The wheels of Revelation have begun to turn, and these five newly christened Angels of the Apocalypse may be the only hope for preventing the impending Rapture.

“The Messengers” stars Shantel VanSanten (“Gang Related,” “One Tree Hill”), Jon Fletcher (“City of Dreams”), Sofia Black-D’Elia (“Betrayal,” “Gossip Girl”), JD Pardo (“Revolution”), Joel Courtney (Super 8), Anna Diop (“Everybody Hates Chris”), Craig Frank (“Mixology”), and Diogo Morgado (Son of God, Sol de Inverno) as The Man.

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Produced by The Raid‘s Gareth Evans and directed by Indonesian duo The Mo Brothers (Macabre), psychological revenge thriller Killers is backed by some serious talent and has been scooping up rave reviews across the board. When can you see it? Read on!

Well Go USA announced today that they’ll be releasing Killers on April 7th on both DVD and Blu-ray. Special features haven’t yet been announced, but we invite you to check out the box art below.

The horror-thriller stars Kazuki Kitamura (Kill Bill: Volumes 1 & 2), Oka Antara (The Raid 2), Rin Takanashi (Like Someone in Love), Luna Maya (My Blackberry Girlfriend), and Ray Sahetapy (The Raid).

Synopsis:
A series of horrific murders just went viral, posted anonymously by the handsome and seductive Nomura (Kazuki Kitamura), a predator with a taste for torture. Thousands of miles away, disgraced journalist Bayu (Oka Antarra) can’t stop watching – and in a reckless moment discovers he, too, can kill. One man in Tokyo. One in Jakarta. A serial killer and a vigilante. As the posts multiply and the body count rises, a bizarre and psychotic rivalry begins – and the face-to-face showdown that’s coming will paint the city in blood.

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Screw you, J.W. Marriott! Up yours, Motel 6! Hey, La Quinta! You’re now La Caca! The king of all hotels is opening in Japan, and if it’s the last thing I do on this planet, I will be spending the night in it! Get ready for your first look at Japan’s Godzilla Hotel!

According to The Telegraph, a Godzilla-themed hotel is to open in Tokyo, which means your partner won’t be the only monster you go to bed with.

The 30-storey Hotel Gracery, based in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo, will fling open its doors on April 24th; and for just $334 a night (or $417 a night during the weekend), guests can stay in the Godzilla Room, which features a large kaiju statue as well as various pieces of memorabilia from the film.

An enormous Godzilla head will protrude from the top of the hotel, which sits above the Toho cinema, the film company that produced and distributed many of the Godzilla films. There’s even a room for $125 a night in which you can look directly out at Godzilla’s enormous head.

Check out the pics below, and start packing your bags!

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“The Vampire Diaries” and “The Originals”‘ showrunner Julie Plec and director David Nutter have a new pilot in the works for The CW entitled “Cordon,” and today a good bit of casting news for it has arrived, including a very familiar face to fans of “TVD.”

Per Variety, Chris Wood (pictured below; who’s been portraying the always entertaining Kai on Plec’s “The Vampire Diaries” this season) is set for the role of Jake, a former renegade turned cop, in “Cordon.”

David Gyasi (Interstellar) will play Lex, Jake’s best friend. Also rounding out the cast thus far are Christina Moses (“Starship: Rising,” “Starship: Apocalypse”) and Kristen Gutoskie (“Beaver Falls”).

The series follows an epidemic that breaks out in Atlanta, leaving the large city quarantined and those stuck on the inside fighting for their lives. It tells the story of loved ones torn apart and how the society that grows inside the cordon reveals both the devolution of humanity and the birth of unlikely heroes. Jake (Wood) is among those trapped inside the cordon and finds himself there to protect the ones who need him most, even though his first instinct is to save himself.

“Cordon” is based on the original Belgian series created by Carl Joos for Eyeworks. Nutter will direct the pilot and will exec produce with Plec, who penned the pilot. Eyeworks, My So-Called Company, and Warner Bros. Television will produce.

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The term “apples and oranges” comes to mind when thinking about how “The Walking Dead” and Ghostbusters relate to each other, but for reboot director Paul Feig they absolutely do!

“I will say, I was very inspired by this show” said Feig during his appearance on “The Talking Dead.” “What I love is how they play with the danger, they play with the scariness, but also the idea that it’s always about gauntlet run. And that’s something, an element I want to bring to this Ghostbusters reboot is having to get through these various obstacles that are supernatural and all that. I really feed off of ‘The Walking Dead.'”

Thanks to Screen Crush for the transcribing!

Ghostbusters is set for release on July 22, 2016. The new cast includes Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones.

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Yeah, okay… so it isn’t the real Bigfoot, but this exclusive new clip for the UK release of Eduardo Sánchez’s Exists gives us a glimpse of a particular incarnation of the cryotozoological beastie that isn’t to be trifled with.

The film will be hitting UK DVD on April 6 courtesy of Entertainment One, but for now… enjoy!

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Exists (review) stars Chris Osborn, Dora Madison Burge, Roger Edwards, Samuel Davis, Denise Williamson, and Brian Steele and is produced by Jane Fleming, Mark Ordesky, Robin Cowie, and J. Andrew Jenkins.  Written by Jamie Nash, the film is executive produced by George Waud, D. Todd Shepherd, Gregg Hale, and Reed Frerichs; and the Sasquatch creature was designed by Spectral Motion.

Synopsis:
When a group of friends head into the remote Texas woods for a weekend of non-stop partying, their car hits a huge mysterious animal, which quickly disappears back into the darkness. But as the gang arrives at an isolated cabin, one of them realizes that the woods are home to a bloodthirsty Bigfoot, and it’s only a matter of time before he seeks them out. Soon enough, their weekend trip turns into a terrifying ordeal of survival of the fittest…

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Just in time for the release of the Italian-made post-apocalyptic flick Exterminators of the Year 3000, the Scream Factory has add the trailer and a pair of clips to get you geared up for this loony-fest!

Exterminators of the Year 3000 Release Details:
An Italian-made exploitation classic now on Blu-ray for the first time! Scream Factory is proud to present Exterminators of the Year 3000, a futuristic film of survival, on March 3, 2015.

In a post-apocalyptic future where the earth is a desert and water is the most precious substance of all, a band of survivors must turn to a mysterious stranger to battle a ruthless gang of motorcycle psychos for control of the wasteland and the water. A glorious crash of guns, nuclear fallout, and synthesizers makes this a must-see for anyone who’s been longing for the day in which they can finally get beyond Thunderdome.

Special Features:

• Audio Commentary with Actor Robert Iannucci
• Interview with Actor Robert Iannucci
• TV Spots

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Back when the first wave of this year’s SXSW films was announced, the Blaine Brothers’ darkly comedic romantic horror story Nina Forever caught our attention, and if it did yours as well, here’s the first still from the film along with screening info for attendees of the Fest!

The film was written and directed by Chris Blaine and Ben Blaine; its cast includes Abigail Hardingham, Cian Barry, Fiona O’Shaughnessy, Elizabeth Elvin, and David Troughton.

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Nina Forever, which is having its World Premiere on Saturday, March 14th, at 9:00 PM in the Alamo Lamar A, will also screen on the following dates:

Tuesday, March 17th, at 6:30PM – Alamo Ritz
Friday, March 20th, at 11:30 PM – Stateside Theatre

Synopsis:
Holly wants to save Rob and has fallen in love with him. She is training to be a paramedic and works a dead end job in a supermarket, where Rob is the only remarkable thing although he’s lost and angry since the death of his girlfriend, Nina.

Drawn into a relationship, the first time they’re in bed together, so is Nina. A tangled and bloody mess of broken limbs, she is very much dead but still here, still talking, still angry…

However, Holly doesn’t freak out and run. She is determined to be the one who heals Rob’s wounds. She can deal with the dead girl sharing their bed, their lives, their minds. If it’s what Rob needs, it’s what Holly will do, whatever the consequences…

The SXSW Film Conference and Festival will take place March 13-21, 2015, in Austin, Texas. Be sure to visit the official SWSW 2015 website for the full lineup and more info.

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The Huntsman, Universal’s upcoming sequel to Snow White and the Huntsman, may have lost its high-profile director when Frank Darabont stepped down and was replaced by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan; but that hasn’t stopped the film from attracting some A-list acting talent.  Read on for the details of who’s the latest to join the project.

Per Deadline, Jessica Chastain (below left; Crimson Peak, A Most Violent Year) has joined the cast opposite Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron, who reprise their roles from the first installment. Nick Frost also returns as the dwarf Nion.

In addition, Emily Blunt (below right), rumored for weeks, has finally closed her deal to star as the villain.

Nicolas-Troyan, who earned a Visual Effects Oscar nomination for his work on the first film, takes the helm for his feature directorial debut. Darabont wrote the screenplay from earlier drafts by Craig Mazin and Evan Spiliotopoulos.

Joe Roth (Maleficent) returns to produce with Palak Patel executive producing. VP Production Maradith Frenkel and creative executive Chloe Yellin will oversee the project for Universal.

So far the film looks to still be on track for an April 22, 2016, release.

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Starring Shannon Lark, Alex Goldrich,

Directed by Maude Michaud

A feminist, activist, and key member in Women in Horror Month, indie filmmaker Maude Michaud is no new face to horror. In fact, she’s been creating films since 2001 under her production company, Quirk Films. Michaud wrote, produced, and directed her recent award-winning feature film Dys-. Dys- explores the collapse of a marriage during a massive virus outbreak in which a Montreal couple, Eva (Shannon Lark) and Sam (Alex Goldrich), are confined to their small apartment to avoid contamination.

The virus plaguing Montreal causes blood coughing fits, confusion, and rage. However, Dys- deals more with the characters at hand than the terror outside. Eva and Sam’s marriage is broken before the concern for public health. There’s a tension between them and early on we discover that neither character is particularly likable. This was a conscious decision from Michaud. We are forced to look in from the outside as Eva and Sam’s stories unravel in front of us. Lark delivers a beautiful performance as Eva, a model sinking into depression and coming to terms with her aging body and change of career. Goldrich is a perfect partner as Sam, a photographer dealing with his own guilt for leaving Eva to work in New York, and finds himself responsible for her depression. Michaud paints a very clear picture of what it’s like to be with someone who doesn’t understand mental health issues, as Sam often undermines Eva’s feelings and makes statements like “calm down,” and “you need to relax” when Eva expresses any emotion.

As we follow Eva and Sam’s descent, we realize that neither party has a true understanding of what’s happening to them or around them. There is some serious body horror to be had inside Dys-, and cringe worthy moments that aren’t often seen within the horror genre. At times the gore is gratuitous, but effective. Dys- seamlessly blends dysphoria and dysfunction and I often found myself questioning “how much of this is real?” Michaud has found her voice within this film and her vision is clear.

Dys- explores the human brain and the female body effortlessly. She keeps us on the edge of our seat as we dive deeper into the characters’ madness and are forced to watch to the end, even though at times it would be easier to look away.

View more of Maude Michaud’s work here!

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They’re back! Well, truth be told they never left, but it’s good to know Zak, Aaron, Billy and Jay will be coming back for the 11th Season of “Ghost Adventures” on Travel Channel. But wait! That’s not all! “The Dead Files” will be scaring up more spooky too!

From the Press Release:
Zak Bagans and Aaron Goodwin return with all-new episodes in Season 11 of “Ghost Adventures.” In each episode, Bagans, Goodwin and the team travel to a different haunted destination where they meet with locals, eyewitnesses and experts in an attempt to piece together the haunted history of each site. They then begin a dusk-to-dawn “lockdown” investigation, using the latest scientific gadgets and technology in an effort to obtain physical evidence of the paranormal and uncover the truth behind each haunted mystery. “Ghost Adventures” will return to the network with 13 all-new, one-hour episodes and is produced by My Tupelo Entertainment.

For more info visit “Ghost Adventures” on Travel Channel, and “like” “Ghost Adventures” on Facebook. In addition be sure to follow @GhostAdventures, @Zak_Bagans, @JayWasley, @AaronGoodwin and @BillyTolley on Twitter using the hashtag #GhostAdventures.

In Season Seven of “The Dead Files,” former NYPD Homicide Detective Steve DiSchiavi and medium Amy Allan head back on the road to help beleaguered homeowners as they uncover paranormal histories and mysteries buried within all-new haunted locations. As they arrive on scene, DiSchiavi and Allan investigate each case independently of one another to preserve the integrity of their individual findings. They avoid all contact with each other until the very end, when they reveal their shocking discoveries to the homeowner in each episode’s intense conclusion. “The Dead Files” is produced by Painless Entertainment, Inc.

For more info visit “The Dead Files” on Travel Channel, and “like” “The Dead Files” on Facebook. In addition be sure to follow @stevedischiavi and @amyallantdf on Twitter using the hashtag #DeadFiles.

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Richard Stanley’s ill-fated remake of The Island of Dr. Moreau has become the thing of legend, as he was fired from the 1996 film after only three days and replaced by John Frankenheimer. The disastrous tale is told in documentary Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley’s Island of Dr. Moreau, and now he’s vowing that the project isn’t dead just yet.

In an interview with LA Weekly, Stanley opened up about his dream project, revealing that Frankenheimer’s vision barely represents the one he intended to bring to the screen. He has never quite forgotten about the film that almost was, and he’s apparently not going to sleep until he can make that decades-old dream a reality.

Stanley says that David Gregory’s documentary, screening in limited theaters throughout February and March, has reignited interest in his original screenplay, and he seems quite sure that it’s only a matter of time before the cameras start rolling.

“At this stage, it looks very likely,” said Stanley. “It’s too early for me to name the company involved, but I was actually put under contract in January to write a new draft of The Island of Dr. Moreau, which is already completed and delivered. The project has come back to life, which I think is a side effect of David’s work.

“I suspect the original script simply came too early. If it had come now, it would make sense as a VFX oddity. I think Dr. Moreau is going to be now better. I’ve had 20 years of hindsight. The plan is it’s going to resurface initially as a graphic novel next year from the Humanoids, who’ve picked it up. And if that works well, then the insane plan is to develop the comic book back into a movie again.”

Lost Soul Release Details:
LOST SOUL – THE DOOMED JOURNEY OF RICHARD STANLEY’S ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU, a Severin Films production, will be hitting several screens across the US in February and March, and a theatrical trailer is now available. LOST SOUL has been a hit on the festival circuit, garnering several awards and exuberant critical and audience response. Richard Stanley, the subject of the documentary, will be making rare US appearances at Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix dates along with director David Gregory.

The filming of the ill-fated 1996 version of H. G. Welles’ THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU is the stuff of legend. For the first time since he was unceremoniously escorted off his longtime dream project, Richard (HARDWARE, DUST DEVIL) Stanley reveals in detail his spectacular original vision and how it was all ripped apart at the seams. Cast members including Fairuza Balk, Marco Hofschneider, and Rob Morrow; executives and producers Robert Shaye, Edward R. Pressman, and Tim Zinnemann; concept artist Graham Humphreys; members of the Stan Winston Makeup Effects team; as well as a host of cast and crew members recall the stories first-hand of colossal egos run amok, a production way out of control, and how the original filmmaker was banished from the set but wouldn’t let go.

Directed by David Gregory (PLAGUE TOWN, THEATRE BIZARRE, THE GODFATHERS OF MONDO), this is the sensational story of what could have been a science fiction masterpiece, which became a huge creative and financial disaster; the story of the outsider artist versus Hollywood machine.

Theatrical engagements have been booked by David Szulkin.

• 2/25 Austin, TX, Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
• 2/27 – 3/5 Los Angeles, CA, Cinefamily – Richard Stanley and David Gregory Q&A
• 2/27 and 2/28 Brooklyn, NY, Nitehawk Cinema Tickets available here
• 3/1 Winchester, VA, Alamo Drafthouse Winchester
• 3/6 and 3/7 Boston, MA, Coolidge Corner Tickets available here
• 3/6 – 3/8 Portland, OR, Hollywood Theatre Tickets available here
• 3/6 – 3/12 Houston, TX, Alamo Drafthouse Vintage Park
• 3/6 – 3/12 Lubbock, TX, Alamo Drafthouse
• 3/8 Yonkers, NY, Alamo Drafthouse Yonkers
• 3/9 and 3/10 Minneapolis, MN, Trylon Microcinema
• 3/18 Ashburn, TX Alamo Drafthouse Loudon
• 3/26 and 3/28 Gainesville, FL, The Wooly
• 3/29 Austin, TX, Austin Film Society at The Marchesa
• 3/30 Phoenix, AZ, Harkins 101 Scottsdale – Richard Stanley and David Gregory Q&A

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What do demonic possession, Ajax from The Warriors, and the son of Anthony Perkins have in common? They’re all coming to an all girls’ prep school in February, that’s what! Read on for your first details.

From the Press Release:
Lucy Boynton (Miss Potter, Sing Street), James Remar (pictured; The Warriors, Django Unchained, “Dexter”), and Lauren Holly (Dumb and Dumber, Any Given Sunday) have joined the cast of February, starring Emma Roberts (We’re the Millers, “American Horror Story”) and Kiernan Shipka (“Mad Men,” Carriers). Principal photography is now under way in Ottawa on the film written and directed by Osgood Perkins, son of legendary Psycho actor Anthony Perkins.

February is produced by Unbroken Pictures’ Adrienne Biddle and Bryan Bertino (The Strangers), Rob Paris’ Paris Film, Inc. (Everly), Zed Filmworks’ Rob Menzies, and Alphonse Ghossein of Go Insane Films. Carissa Buffel and Kevin Matusow are executive producing under their Traveling Picture Show (The Quiet Ones, A Walk Among the Tombstones) banner along with 120dB Films’ Peter Graham and Steve Hayes, and Arianne Fraser. Highland Film Group (HFG) is handling international sales.

Said Biddle, Paris, and Bertino: “In Lucy Boynton we found an amazing young actor with unbelievable sensitivity and poise.  She is the perfect complement to the brilliant pairing of Emma Roberts and Kiernan Shipka.  And having James Remar and Lauren Holly join the team truly takes the film to another level.”

In February, beautiful and haunted Joan makes a bloody and determined pilgrimage across a frozen landscape toward a prestigious all girls prep school where Rose and Kat find themselves stranded after their parents mysteriously fail to retrieve them for winter break.  As Joan gets closer, terrifying visions begin plaguing Kat while Rose watches in horror as she becomes possessed by an unseen evil force.

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We dunno about you guys but, we’re stoked for the release of The Scream Factory’s Carrie double feature Blu-ray, if only because Angela Bettis was pretty friggin’ awesome in the lead role. Read on for details.

From the Press Release:
Get ready for a double dose of telekinesis terror! Scream Factory presents Carrie & The Rage: Carrie 2 on Blu-ray on April 14, 2015, with bonus features that include new audio commentaries with Carrie director David Carson and The Rage: Carrie 2 director Katt Shea and director of photography Donald Morgan.

CARRIE
Angela Bettis (May) stars in this 2002 adaptation of Stephen King’s classic tale of horror and retribution, featuring eye-popping special effects and a shocking, all-new twist ending! Carrie White (Bettis) is a lonely, awkward teenage girl who just doesn’t fit in. At school, she endures her classmates’ constant ridicule, and at home she suffers endless psychological torture at the hands of her fanatically religious mother (Patricia Clarkson, Six Feet Under). But Carrie has a secret. She’s been cursed with the terrifying power of telekinesis. And when her tormenters commit an act of unforgivably cruel humiliation at the prom, they’ll soon learn a deadly lesson. Taking its inspiration from King’s book rather than the original film, Carrie was written by Bryan Fuller (TV’s Hannibal, Pushing Daisies) and stars Emilie de Ravin (Lost), Katharine Isabelle (See No Evil 2, Ginger Snaps) and Chelan Simmons (Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil).

THE RAGE: CARRIE 2
In this horrifying 1999 sequel to Brian DePalma’s 1976 classic, Rachel (Emily Bergl, The Knick) is a high school misfit who gets caught in the middle of a vicious prank orchestrated by a group of jocks that turns deadly. Once the police bring one of the boys in for questioning, his teammates target Rachel for squealing, and hatch a devious scheme to publicly humiliate her. But messing with Rachel is worse than playing with fire, for when her temper’s crossed, it triggers a powder-keg of anger and unleashes horrifying powers that turn a wild teen house party into a wilder mad-house inferno! Also starring Jason London (Dazed And Confused), Rachel Blanchard (TV’s Clueless), Mena Suvari (American Beauty) and Amy Irving (reprising her role as Sue Snell from Brian DePalma’s original Carrie), this fast-paced, white-knuckle revenge fantasy takes telekinesis to the next level of terror!

CARRIE Special Features:

• NEW Audio Commentary with director David Carson
• Trailer

THE RAGE CARRIE 2 Special Features:

• NEW 2015 Audio Commentary with director Katt Shea and Director of Photography Donald Morgan, moderated by filmmaker David DeCoteau
• Original 1999 Commentary with Katt Shea
• Alternate Ending with “before and after” special effect sequence
• Additional scenes not seen in theatres
• Theatrical Trailer

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