Caesar & Otto are back with their latest cinematic misadventure. In anticipation of the film’s upcoming Halloween week DVD/VOD release, the hapless half-brothers have debuted a new clip featuring B-movie legend Brinke Stevens (Nightmare Sisters, Teenage Exorcist) in a nod to The Shining.

Written and directed by Dave Campfield (Caesar), Paranormal Halloween stars cult icons Stevens, Tiffany Shepis, Vernon Wells, Felissa Rose, Deron Miller, Sean Whalen, Andre Gower and Debbie Rochon. These heroes of the low-budget silver screen join Campfield, Paul Chomicki (Otto), Ken MacFarlane, Samantha Barrios, Avi Garg, and Shawn C. Phillips in a hilarious homage to Insidious, The Conjuring, Amityville Horror, Sinister, Paranormal Activity, and more.

The October 27th DVD release of Caesar & Otto’s Paranormal Halloween will exclusively include two feature-length commentaries with director Dave Campfield and the cast and crew, The Son of Piggyzilla shorts trilogy, a tribute to Robert Z’Dar, trailers, and other videos.

Synopsis:
It’s Halloween Eve, and Caesar and Otto find themselves housesitting for the world’s most unpopular Governor, Jerry Grayson (MacFarlane). But after a series of ghostly visions, strange phenomena, and a demonic possession, the half-brothers call upon renowned exorcist Father Jason Stieger to help put a stop to this new nightmare. But in this house nothing is what it seems, and everyone is fair game for the mysterious forces at work. 

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Over the years several worthy shows have been cancelled by heartless TV networks, despite heartfelt campaigns by their loyal viewers to save them.  If you have a budding horror fan in the family who’s a fan of “Spooksville,” you might want to join in on the campaign to persuade Netflix to give the supernatural series another season… all the details can be found below.

From the Press Release:
Fans of “Spooksville” look to start an uproar by sending physical keys and letters to the Netflix office in Beverly Hills in order to unlock the “Spooksville” spell and have Netflix renew the television series for a second season. The key to unlocking the “Spooksville” spell and having Netflix renew the series includes strong fan and parental support. Fans and parents must send a key and letter to the Netflix office with a statement explaining why they believe there should be a second season of “Spooksville.”

Send keys and letters (or email a letter to pr@netflix.com) to the Netflix office at the following address: 335 N. Maple Drive, Suite 353, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

In addition to sending a physical key and letter to the Netflix office, fans are encouraged to share, post, re-post, tweet, and re-tweet messages revolving around unlocking the “Spooksville” spell and spreading the word about the campaign, which will end on Halloween (October 31, 2015). Be sure to use the hashtag #‎UnlockSpooksville‬.

“Spooksville” is a live-action adventure television series starring Keean Johnson (“The Fosters”) as Adam Freeman, Katie Douglas (“Defiance”) as Sally Wilcox, Nick Purcha (“iZombie”) as Watch Waverly, and Morgan Taylor Campbell (“The Killing”) as Ann Templeton.

Based on the book series by acclaimed author Christopher Pike, “Spooksville” follows the new kid in town who discovers that he holds the key to a battle between good and evil that has been taking place for centuries in a bizarre small town that plays host to a wide array of supernatural and unexplained occurrences.

“Spooksville” is a Daytime Emmy Award-winning series and recipient of the Parents’ Choice Approved Seal. It is produced by Springville Productions, Front Street Pictures (“R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour”), and Jane Startz Productions (“The School for Good and Evil”).

For more info, including links to sample letters, visit the series’ social media channels:

“Spooksville” on Facebook
“Spooksville” on Twitter
“Spooksville” on Instagram

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In Eli Roth’s Knock Knock, Keanu Reeves gets a visit from two innocent-looking young women and winds up becoming part of a very twisted game. With the movie hitting VOD this week, it’s the perfect time to revisit some of the greatest “home invasion” movies from years past!

10. The Purge

Set in a future in which America is a totalitarian police state, The Purge takes place on the one night each year in which all crime is legal and no law enforcement or emergency services are available. While somewhat cliche’d and perhaps even a tad predictable, The Purge took the home invasion concept and used it to make an intelligent political statement. A better-received sequel followed in 2014, and a third film is in the works, making this one of horror’s new franchises.

9. Kidnapped

An underrated gem, Kidnapped follows a rather standard invasion formula but uses some interesting technological approaches to turn a familiar story into a terrifying film. As the movie progresses, a split-screen effect materializes which heightens the suspense by showing the panic of the killers and the victims. Don’t expect any good feelings after watching. With one of the bleakest endings in movie history, this one will leave you feeling stunned for some time after it’s all over.

8. You’re Next

With You’re Next, the duo of Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett managed to make a home invasion movie thrilling, but also humorous. A great mix of gore and black humor, this film turns the home invasion angle on its head, turning the would-be assailants into the victims of one deadly heroine. You’re Next also merges the home invasion thriller with a dysfunctional family comedy in one of the past few years’ more twisted horror films.

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As Halloween rapidly approaches, horror fans face an overwhelming array of products vying for their spare change. One of the companies hoping to snag some of this cash is Lunchmeat, which recently unearthed director Gary Cohen’s (Video Violence 1 & 2, Captives) Frankenstein (I Swear on My Mother’s Eyes), a SOV, made-for-cable flick that has unfairly slipped into obscurity. Thankfully, Lunchmeat will release a limited edition VHS just in time for Halloween. Naturally!

From the Press Release:
We’ve teamed up with the great Gary Cohen, director of cult SOV classics Video Violence 1 and 2 and Captives, to unearth this long lost slice of shot-on-video horror comedy insanity. Gary co-writes and stars in this utterly unknown film that debuted on Cablevision on Halloween night in 1983 and, after a single airing, fell into complete obscurity. And now, over 30 years later, Lunchmeat is bringing this never-before-seen low-budget trashterpiece take on the classic tale of Frankenstein back from the grave on almighty VHS in a strictly Limited Edition of 50 copies, housed in large black clamshells with two-sided, reversible artwork, committed to groovy green videocassettes peppered with extremely limited purple videocassette inserts.

The print used for the release comes directly from Gary’s archives (the only known surviving print!), keeping intact all of the grit and grain of the original analog-shot broadcast. The release will also include a video intro from Josh Schafer (yours truly!) talking about the inception of the release and an exclusive intro from star and co-writer Gary Cohen, explaining how the production came to be and why it’s been obscured for all these years. Here’s an excerpt from that intro with Gary Cohen, just to give you a little taste of history on this flick:

“I must admit, this whole project is shrouded in secrecy… at the time, what is now Comcast, I believe it was Cablevision back then… had a studio in New Jersey, and they were advertising, I think, for people who wanted to do some kind of cable access shows… my friend Richard Dominick (of Jerry Springer fame) decided he would pitch a project for Halloween and write this version of Frankenstein. We got together, he wrote a script about Frankenstein, and we used a lot of the actors who you’ll recognize from Video Violence, who were all a part of Celebration Playhouse, this theater group in New Jersey. I believe we had about a day to film this thing, filmed on video, on three and a quarter inch video… and if memory serves, we were high or drunk or something when we we’re doing it… Once it aired, everybody disavowed any knowledge of the project. It is truly unique; it’s an oddity. I can’t believe here in 2015, it’s resurfaced, but so be it! I hope you get a kick out of it.” – Gary Cohen

Here at Lunchmeat, we’re certain you will. We wanted to re-animate this movie because we believe it’s just such an amazing piece of ultra-obscure shot-on-video history, and for fans of Gary Cohen’s work, it not only gives you a vision of pre-Video Violence times, but is also guaranteed to make you laugh your analog ass off with its profusion of dark comedy, groovy low-budget gore, and absolutely unbridled, over-the-top performances.

If you’re interested in scoring your very own copy of Gary Cohen’s lost classic Frankenstein (I Swear on My Mother’s Eyes), swing by the Lunchmeat website and indulge!

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Found footage is its own subgenre at this point, and chances are you either love it or hate it. Filmmaker Carlos Almón Muñoz is no doubt hoping you count yourself among the former. His upcoming horror outing The Last Witch explores the legend surrounding six Spanish women who were accused of witchcraft way back in 1619. A group of youngsters attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding this tale, and they document every spooky encounter along the way.

Starring Alfonso Romeo, Clara Gayo, Fernando Tato, Jorge Gallardo, Paula Pier, and Pepe Penabade, The Last Witch will premiere in Spain very soon. To help spread the word about their project, Muñoz and company have unleashed the final trailer. You can check it out below.

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Director Jimmy Lee Combs and writer Kevon Ward’s horror/comedy Hans Crippleton: Talk to the Hans looks balls-out insane. Seriously — balls-out insane. I have a very odd and dark sense of humor, and Crippleton seems specifically designed to appeal to my admittedly warped funny bone. To help promote the flick’s upcoming release via Uncork’d Entertainment next month, the fine folks behind this deranged horror outing have unveiled a very unhinged exclusive clip.

We know you need an official synopsis. Here you go:

A disturbing mystery that lurks on an old backwoods farm is brought to new light when a traveling camera team arrives… seeking the one and only Hans Crippleton.

Jimmy Lee Combs and Kevon Ward’s Hans Crippleton: Talk to the Hans stars Andy Hankins, Lyle DeRose, and Emma Moody. Uncork’d Entertainment will unleash the cinematic insanity on home video on November 17. Check out the exclusive clip and the utterly insane trailer below.

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The innovative and impossibly creative folks at YouTube Space LA are delivering some incredible videos this month — if you haven’t experienced Eat You Alive yet, then definitely give that a go — and their latest creation, Monster Hunter, is no different. The two-minute short film unfolds from the perspective of a monster as it hunts for its prey: a crying child. It’s pretty creepy.

By using a wearable rig for the 360-degree camera, viewers can watch in horror as the titular creature hunts for its latest pint-sized snack. Similar to Eat You Alive, multiple viewings are a must, as you can experience the events from several unique perspectives. I’m a huge fan of interactive horror, and the masterminds at YouTube Space LA are doing some truly remarkable things right now.

Don’t take my word for it: Watch Monster Hunter in 360 degrees below!

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If you were a fan of 80’s TV series “Amazing Stories,” NBC’s fantasy/horror/sci-fi anthology created by Steven Spielberg, then you should be happy to hear this news. The network is giving it a reboot, helmed by none other than “Hannibal” EP/showrunner Bryan Fuller.

Per EW, Fuller will executive produce and write a pilot script for the project – an hourlong weekly anthology series telling fantastic, strange, and supernatural stories. Apparently Spielberg is not involved.  The new version will be produced by Universal Television with Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank (“Under the Dome,” “Extant”) serving as executive producers along with Fuller.

The original ran for two seasons (1985-87); it earned 12 Emmy nominations and received five awards.

We’ll keep you posted on developments, but our eyes are mostly on Fuller’s other current project: Starz’s upcoming “American Gods,” based on Neil Gaiman’s novel.

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Tomorrow night, along with airing “Fear: Buried Alive,” A&E is kicking off a new docuseries, “Cursed: The Bell Witch,” which follows a direct descendant of one of the most infamous ghost stories in America, one that originated in my home state of Tennessee, in fact. Intrigued? Then read on for the details, trailer, and a sneak peek.

“Cursed: The Bell Witch” premieres Monday, October 26th, at 10/9c on A&E.

Synopsis:
John Ceallach is a direct descendant of Tennessee land owner John Bell, who, legend has it, had a child out of wedlock with a local witch named Kate Batts in the early 1800s. It is believed he murdered her to cover his tracks, and in turn she cursed his family bloodline from her grave; the first-born male of each generation would either be driven insane or suffer a mysterious, untimely death.

Since then, five Bell men are reported to have suffered this fate; and today, Ceallach finds that his 14-year-old boy could be next in line. Ceallach and his friend Chad embark on a hunt to unbury the origin of the curse and break its spell before it reaches his only son.

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NBC is taking extra good care of its Grimmsters, giving us two more sneak peeks of “Grimm’s” upcoming Season 5 premiere, Episode 5.01, “The Grimm Identity,” and releasing a new featurette that focuses on the true stars of the show: the Wesen.

First up, a stressed-out Nick searches for Trubel, and then he goes off the deep end, filled with fury following Juliette’s death.  The featurette provides a look back at the Wesen of “Grimm’s” fourth season: from the Phansigar to the Mishipeshu.

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“Grimm” Season 5 kicks off on Friday, October 30 (9/8c).

“Grimm” Episode 5.01 – “The Grimm Identity” – Season Premiere (10/30/15)
NICK BURKHARDT IS A MAN ON FIRE – In the wake of his mother’s beheading and Juliette’s death, things have never been more chaotic for Nick (David Giuntoli). Having lost so much, Nick must dig deep and decide what type of person he wants to be, while also coming to grips with fathering a child with his once sworn enemy, Adalind (Claire Coffee). His search for the truth leads him to FBI Agent Chavez (guest star Elizabeth Rodriguez) and puts him at odds with those close to him. Russell Hornsby, Silas Weir Mitchell, Sasha Roiz, Reggie Lee, and Bree Turner also star.

For more info visit “Grimm” on NBC.com, check out some InstaGRIMMS on Instagram, “like” “Grimm” on Facebook, and follow “Grimm” on Twitter.

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Here at Dread Central we talk about horror on TV quite a bit, but as for which shows are truly deserving of your attention, there’s only a handful at most.  However, at the top of that list is without question Starz’s upcoming “Ash vs. Evil Dead”; and now, even if you’re not a resident of the U.S., you can watch it right along with the rest of us on premiere night, October 31st.

Starz has announced that licensing agreements with broadcasters and digital platforms representing more than 100 countries and territories worldwide are in place for the highly-anticipated premiere of “Ash vs. Evil Dead.” Capitalizing on the strong fan and distributor interest in the new Starz Original series based on the classic Evil Dead horror films, Starz has constructed these deals to allow for a first-ever at Starz, same-day premiere of the first episode of “Ash vs. Evil Dead.” These broadcasters and digital platforms will be able to proceed with debuting the series on October 31, 2015, the same premiere date as Starz in the United States.

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Michael Thornton, Chief Revenue Officer at Starz, added, “Fans of The Evil Dead have spoken with great passion and interest around the world, sparking high buyer demand for ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead.’ We are delighted to be able to provide flexibility to many of the key buyers serviced by Starz Worldwide Distribution and Starz Digital, and thus allow for a wave of local ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’ worldwide premieres on the ‘groovy’ date of October 31st.”

Select major worldwide broadcasters and digital providers offering “Ash vs. Evil Dead” on October 31, 205, include (alphabetically):

Amedia (Russia/CIS)
C More (Scandinavia)
FOX Action on FOX+ Premium service/FOX Latin America Channels (Latin America/Brazil)
SKY TV (New Zealand)
Stan (Australia)
STARZ PLAY Arabia (Middle East/North Africa)
Super Channel (Canada)

And for those you who DO live here in the States, don’t forget about the network’s all-night marathon of the original Evil Dead trilogy beginning at 8:00 pm ET/PT on Friday, October 30st, hosted by Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell (Ash). The marathon will conclude with a sneak peek of the first episode of “Ash vs. Evil Dead” at 12:15 am ET/PT.

About “Ash vs. Evil Dead”
“Ash vs. Evil Dead,” the long-awaited STARZ original series and follow-up to the classic horror movie franchise The Evil Dead, premieres on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, at 9:00 pm ET/PT. The series is executive produced by Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert, and Bruce Campbell, the original filmmakers of the franchise, and Craig DiGregorio, who serves as executive producer and showrunner.

Campbell reprises his role as Ash, the stock boy, aging lothario, and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who has spent the last 30 years avoiding responsibility, maturity, and the terrors of the Evil Dead. When a Deadite plague threatens to destroy all of mankind, Ash is finally forced to face his demons – personal and literal. Destiny, it turns out, has no plans to release the unlikely hero from its “Evil” grip.

The cast is led by Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead, “Burn Notice”) in the role of Ash Williams; Lucy Lawless (“Salem,” “Spartacus”) as Ruby, a mysterious figure who believes Ash is the cause of the Evil outbreaks; Ray Santiago (“Touch,” Meet the Fockers) as Pablo Simon Bolivar, an idealistic immigrant who becomes Ash’s loyal sidekick; Dana DeLorenzo (A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas) as Kelly Maxwell, a moody wild child trying to outrun her past; and Jill Marie Jones (“Sleepy Hollow”) as Amanda Fisher, a disgraced Michigan State Trooper set to find our anti-hero Ash and prove his responsibility in the grisly murder of her partner.

Raimi directed the first episode of “Ash vs. Evil Dead,” which he wrote with Ivan Raimi (Darkman, Army of Darkness, Drag Me to Hell) and Tom Spezialy (“Chuck,” “Reaper,” “Desperate Housewives”). Raimi also serves as executive producer with Rob Tapert (Evil Dead, “Spartacus,” Xena: Warrior Princess”) and Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead, “Burn Notice”) along with Craig DiGregorio (“Workaholics,” “Chuck”), who serves as executive producer/showrunner. Ivan Raimi serves as co-executive producer, and Aaron Lam (“Spartacus”) and Chloe Smith (“Spartacus”) serve as producers.

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Tick tock, kids! This week marks the Starz premiere of “Ash vs. Evil Dead” (review), and believe the hype; it’s every bit as magnificent as you’d like it to be! Here’s a taste of the first 4 minutes of Episode 1.01, “El Jefe.”

About “Ash vs. Evil Dead”
“Ash vs. Evil Dead,” the long-awaited STARZ original series and follow-up to the classic horror movie franchise The Evil Dead, premieres on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, at 9:00 pm ET/PT. The series is executive produced by Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert, and Bruce Campbell, the original filmmakers of the franchise, and Craig DiGregorio, who serves as executive producer and showrunner.

Campbell reprises his role as Ash, the stock boy, aging lothario, and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who has spent the last 30 years avoiding responsibility, maturity, and the terrors of the Evil Dead. When a Deadite plague threatens to destroy all of mankind, Ash is finally forced to face his demons – personal and literal. Destiny, it turns out, has no plans to release the unlikely hero from its “Evil” grip.

The cast is led by Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead, “Burn Notice”) in the role of Ash Williams; Lucy Lawless (“Salem,” “Spartacus”) as Ruby, a mysterious figure who believes Ash is the cause of the Evil outbreaks; Ray Santiago (“Touch,” Meet the Fockers) as Pablo Simon Bolivar, an idealistic immigrant who becomes Ash’s loyal sidekick; Dana DeLorenzo (A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas) as Kelly Maxwell, a moody wild child trying to outrun her past; and Jill Marie Jones (“Sleepy Hollow”) as Amanda Fisher, a disgraced Michigan State Trooper set to find our anti-hero Ash and prove his responsibility in the grisly murder of her partner.

Raimi directed the first episode of “Ash vs. Evil Dead,” which he wrote with Ivan Raimi (Darkman, Army of Darkness, Drag Me to Hell) and Tom Spezialy (“Chuck,” “Reaper,” “Desperate Housewives”). Raimi also serves as executive producer with Rob Tapert (Evil Dead, “Spartacus,” Xena: Warrior Princess”) and Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead, “Burn Notice”) along with Craig DiGregorio (“Workaholics,” “Chuck”), who serves as executive producer/showrunner. Ivan Raimi serves as co-executive producer, and Aaron Lam (“Spartacus”) and Chloe Smith (“Spartacus”) serve as producers.

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Another cast member has signed up for active monster-beating duty as Variety is reporting that The Guest‘s Dan Stevens has joined the cast of Colossal, the indie sci-fi actioner from writer-director Nacho Vigalondo.

Stevens joins the previously announced Anne Hathaway, Tim Blake Nelson, and Austin Stowell in the giant monster flick. Vigalondo (Timecrimes, Open Windows) wrote and will direct Colossal, which has been alternately described as featuring a “giant monster” and a “giant robot.”

Here’s the synopsis previously provided by the Voltage Pictures website:

Hathaway will be playing Gloria in the picture, an ordinary woman who, after losing her job and her fiancé, decides to leave her life in New York to move back to her home town. When news reports start surfacing that a giant monster is destroying the city of Tokyo, Gloria gradually comes to realize that she is connected to these far-off events. In order to prevent further destruction, Gloria needs to determine why her seemingly insignificant existence has such a colossal effect on the fate of the world.

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The film event of the Halloween season, Tales of Halloween (review), is whipping ass everywhere it plays, and this coming Wednesday you can take part in a Twitter viewing party that’s to die for!

From the Press Release:
Epic Pictures Releasing invites fans to join the directors and cast of TALES OF HALLOWEEN to screen the film and live-tweet with them on Wednesday, October 28th, at 9:00 pm ET/6:00 pm PT.

During the live-tweet, the cast and directors will be providing exclusive behind-the-scenes fun facts, giving away prizes, and answering fans’ questions in real time via Twitter and on video via Periscope. To join the live-tweet, fans just need to rent or buy the movie and hit PLAY on Wednesday at 9:00 pm Eastern / 6:00 pm Pacific.

Directors/cast comments will be available on search using #TalesOfHalloween. Fans are also invited to submit their questions in advance and receive a discount for Vimeo following this link or e-mailing directly to: LIVETWEET@TOH-MOVIE.COM.

Additional information can be found on the Facebook event page.

The film is an anthology of 10 Halloween tales, directed by David Parker (The Hills Run Red), Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II, III and IV), Adam Gierasch (Night of the Demons), Axelle Carolyn (Soulmate), Lucky McKee (All Cheerleaders Die), Paul Solet (Grace), John Skipp (Stay at Home Dad) and Andrew Kasch (Never Sleep Again co-directing), Mike Mendez (Big Ass Spider!), Ryan Schifrin (Abominable), and Neil Marshall (The Descent).

Pat Healy, Barry Bostwick, Noah Segan, Booboo Stewart, Greg Grunberg, Clare Kramer, Alex Essoe, Lin Shaye, Dana Gould, James Duval, Elissa Dowling, Grace Phipps, Pollyanna McIntosh, Marc Senter, Tiffany Shepis, John F. Beach, Trent Haaga, Casey Ruggieri, Kristina Klebe, Cerina Vincent, John Savage, Keir Gilchrist, Nick Principe, Amanda Moyer, Jennifer Wenger, Sam Witwer, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Ben Woolf, Caroline Williams, Robert Rusler, Cameron Easton, Austin Falk, Madison Iseman, Daniel Dimaggio, Natalie Castillo, Ben Stillwell, and Hunter Smit star.

Synopsis:
Ten stories from horror’s top directors. Ghosts, ghouls, monsters, and the devil delight in terrorizing unsuspecting residents of a suburban neighborhood on Halloween night. This creepy anthology combines classic Halloween tales with the stuff of nightmares.

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The critically acclaimed anthology A Christmas Horror Story (review) is on its way home to Blu-ray and DVD on November 24th via RLJ Entertainment, and we have the details for you here!

Grant Harvey, Steven Hoban, and Brett Sullivan direct the film, which stars William Shatner, George Buza, and Rob Archer. Pre-order your copy from Amazon today!

Synopsis:
It’s the season of joy, peace, and goodwill… unless you live in Bailey Downs. Last Christmas Eve, two teens came to a grisly end in a school basement. Now, one year later, a new set of horrors has come to town. As three friends explore the site of the massacre, a malevolent spirit is determined to keep them there forever. One of the first cops to the scene of the bloody murders has new complications as his seven-year-old son exhibits terrifying and violent behavior. And when a local family seeks reconciliation with an estranged aunt for the wrong reasons, they suddenly find themselves running in terror from Krampus, the demonic anti-Santa Claus. Not even St. Nick is immune to the terror as he fights back against a horde of zombie elves. This is destined to be a holiday no one will ever forget…

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We told you about the new horror flick Prairie Dog back in June, and right now we have the exclusive trailer premiere! Dig it!

Prairie Dog stars John Bowers, Kathy Zaborsky, Ashlin Malik, Liam McMahon, Douglas MacArthur, Sebastian David, Daniel Howard, and Carly James. C. Blake Evernden writes and directs.

Synopsis:
Lewis Coleman is a lone sheriff tasked with watching over the vast lands and valleys of Brada County. When an environmental aberration stirs the town and reports begin to come in regarding a mysterious animal roaming the surrounding farmlands, the mayor of the small community of Sombra Hollow insists on bringing in Sara Keegan, an environmental expert and zoologist, to advise them.

As this situation worsens, the sheriff’s two children, Tanya and Carey, become more curious of the situation surrounding the town. When a local couple disappears from a county football game, Lewis and Sara race to discover the mystery of the animal that stalks the countryside before more townsfolk, and possibly Lewis’ children, venture further into harm’s way.

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This Tuesday marks the end of the wildly entertaining Season 2 of El Rey Network and Miramax’s “From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series,” and along with a sneak peek of the finale, Episode 2.10, “Santa Sangre,” which features the Gecko brothers back together again, we have a cool contest opportunity for the show’s fans to tell you about.

Up for grabs are five (5) character cards from the series that have been signed by creator/director Robert Rodriguez.  Plus, one grand prize winner will also receive a gift card for the first and second seasons of “From Dusk Till Dawn” on iTunes. But you’ll need to act quickly; the contest ends on Halloween!

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To enter for your chance to win, just send an email to contests@dreadcentral.com including your FULL NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS. We’ll take care of the rest.

This contest will end at 12:01 AM PT on October 31, 2015.

“From Dusk Till Dawn” Season 2 Finale: Episode 2.10 – “Santa Sangre” (airs 10/27/15)
Seth and Santanico clash with Richie over his betrayal, while Carlos and Scott aim to take Malvado’s empire and unleash culebra frenzy on the world. Written by Sarah Wise and Diego Gutierrez; directed by Robert Rodriguez

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Here at Dread Central we get lots of amusing e-mails, but this one may be our favorite of the year… if only for the opening sentence. Here it is unedited in its original form.

“Satan has an orgasm when you celebrate the holiday known as Halloween. You may think it’s the day where women dress as cute little bumblebees, show off a little titty, and then people watch a few horror movies; but it’s not. The true history starts 3000 years ago. On October 31st that year Satan disguised some of his demons as humans (costumes), had them decapitate the innocent (their heads were displayed in Hell like jack o’ lanterns afterwards), and then their souls were eaten (and Satan’s exact words were “Oh, baby. How sweet”) which is why we eat candy on that day. Don’t you get it? In these traditions we are the ones becoming the demons by imitating what they did on that horrific day. You horror fans have got to stop celebrating that day and never acknowledge it again. It’s a terrible thing. As a matter of fact, horror celebrates what the demons did to us but you still watch it. Ask yourself why. Please stop celebrating Halloween.”

Julian L.

Our response…

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Principal photography is now underway in New York on Oliver Irving’s Ghost Team, a horror-comedy about a team of bumbling paranormal investigators that is sure to entertain Ghostbusters fans. As we announced last week, the cast is pretty solid, and a new addition has been made. Read on!

Actor Joel Marsh Garland has been cast in the upcoming feature. Best known for his role as corrections officer Scott O’Neill on “Orange is the New Black,” Garland joins an ensemble cast which already includes Jon Heder, David Krumholtz, Melonie Diaz, Paul W. Downs, Justin Long, Tom Schiller and Amy Sedaris.

Ghost Team is about a team of ghost hunters who get more than they bargained for when they embark on their own paranormal investigation.

The makers of Ghost Team say it will be the first feature to use the new Steadicam Tango, an innovation by cinematographer Garrett Brown on his Steadicam invention.

Peter Warren wrote the script, and Tandem Pictures’ Julie Christeas and Schuyler Weiss are producing with Mott Street Pictures’ Alex Sagalchik and Irving. Preferred Content’s Kevin Iwashinia is exec producing, and he’ll be the U.S. sales agent for the film.

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Franchises like A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, and Hellraiser have recently been collected together in must-own Blu-ray sets, and just in time for Christmas, the Psycho series gets much the same treatment over in Australia. Make mother happy by reading on for the full release details!

From the Press Release:
Via Vision Entertainment is thrilled to announce the release of Psycho: The Complete Collection. For the first time ever Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho and its three sequels starring Anthony Perkins will be available, together with the 1998 Gus Van Sant remake of Psycho, on Blu-ray. Release streets on December 2nd.

In 1960 it changed the way movies were publicized, reshaped the expectations of audiences and established a new genre. From the iconic opening recently celebrated in the Fargo TV series, to the mesmerizing musical score from Bernard Herrmann, the hectic montage synonymous with the shower sequence and other bravura set pieces, Psycho remains an unnerving and breathtaking example of Hollywood cinema. The slasher film was born. A simple premise of a bored secretary (Janet Leigh) who hits the road with a cache of stolen money is flipped on its head when she checks into the wrong roadside motel run by Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins). Psycho is “still terrifying after all these years” notes Leonard Maltin’s Classic Movie Guide.

In 1983 Perkins revived Norman Bates in the sequel helmed by Australian filmmaker Richard Franklin. After 20 years imprisoned in a secure hospital Bates is judged sane by a psychiatric report and released. He returns to the gothic family home. When he takes in a young female lodger (Meg Tilly), the old demons resurface. Psycho II also features Vera Miles, reprising her role from the original movie, Robert Loggia as Norman’s psychiatrist and Dennis Franz as the unscrupulous motel manager in Norman’s absence.

Psycho III, directed by Perkins, sees a runaway nun seek refuge at the Bates Motel. Unfortunately for her she shares the same initials as Marion Crane, the original victim. A fledgling love affair begins between her and Norman, but his demanding mother is not impressed by her son’s choice of partner and is soon exerting her parental influence.

Joe Stefano, the original scriptwriter, returns as writer on the final sequel Psycho IV in 1990. Bates is reformed and happily married to a psychologist. However, a phone-in show on matricide stirs within him the violent urges and he embarks on another stalk and slash crusade.

Acclaimed director Gus Van Sant remade Psycho in 1998 with Vince Vaughan (True Detective) in the role of Norman Bates. A Meta experiment from the director of Elephant for a new generation, Psycho incorporates the latest innovations in digital photography and CGI effects. Anne Heche (Donnie Brasco) is Marion Crane. The support cast includes Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen, William H. Macy, Phillip Baker Hall, James Remar and Robert Forster.

In addition to these remastered features on Blu-ray, Psycho: The Complete Collection also includes the DVD of the TV movie Bates Motel. After 20 years locked away Alex West (Bud Cort) realizes Norman Bates is the father he never had. He inherits the motel following Norman’s passing and assisted by a wise cracking drifter (Lori Petty), Alex reopens the infamous site and soon attracts an array of strange guests. Bates Motel was a feature length TV movie broadcast on NBC, a rarely seen gem now available.

Psycho: The Complete Collection is crammed with commentaries, featurettes and informative extras and also boasts the famous Hitchcock and Francois Truffaut audio interview. The Making of Psycho (94 mins) is a feature length documentary detailing the long gestating production while in addition to that there is a new two part documentary The Psycho Legacy, on 2-disc DVD.

Housed in a Limited Edition Collectible Slip Case, this is the first time ever the sequels have been made available on Blu-ray and Psycho IV is a global Blu-ray premiere. With the acclaimed Anthony Hopkins vehicle Hitchcock nominated for an Oscar and the Soho cable show Bates Motel entering its fourth season, the story of Psycho continues to endure and terrify like nothing before it or since.

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