The horror shows on The CW are airing their season finales over the coming days, and up during the week of May 16th is “The Originals” Episode 3.22, “The Bloody Crown,” in which the prophecy is fulfilled.  Who will live, and who will die?  Tune in on May 20th to find out!

Meanwhile, things are really heating up on “Containment,” and “Supernatural” approaches the “final countdown”… that can’t be good!

“Containment” Episode 1.05 – “Like a Sheep Among Wolves” (5/17/16; 9:00-10:00 pm)
ROWING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION — Tensions between Lex (David Gyasi) and Dr. Lommers (Claudia Black) reach a boiling point after they disagree over how to execute a much-needed food drop inside the cordon.  With limited resources on his side, Jake’s (Chris Wood) attempt to control a desperate and hungry crowd leaves him rattled after a group of thugs show up and a stand-off ensues.  Meanwhile, when the timeline of events leading up to the outbreak doesn’t add up, Katie (Kristen Gutoskie) sets out in search of the truth.  Christina Moses and George Young also star.  Janice Cookie directed the episode written by Jeff Stetson.

“Supernatural” Episode 11.22 – “We Happy Few” (5/18/16; 9:00-10:00 pm)
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN – Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) face their biggest challenge yet.  Rowena (Ruth Connell) makes her move.  John Badham directed the episode written by Robert Berens.

“The Originals” Season Finale Episode 3.22 – “The Bloody Crown” (5/20/16; 9:00-10:00 pm)
THE PROPHECY FULFILLED — After months of thwarting off dangerous threats and deadly attacks, the Mikaelson siblings finally come face to face with the one person that could lead to their ultimate demise.  With the stakes higher than ever and the compound overrun by an army of his oldest sworn enemies, Klaus (Joseph Morgan) is put on trial for centuries of atrocities he’s committed.  Meanwhile, Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), who has been spiraling out of control following an act of betrayal by those closest to him, is stunned by the unexpected arrival of someone from his past.  Finally, Elijah (Daniel Gillies), Freya (Riley Voelkel), and Kol (guest star Nathaniel Buzolic) frantically search for a way to save their family before it’s too late.  Phoebe Tonkin also stars.  Matt Hastings directed the episode written by Beau DeMayo & Diane Ademu-John.

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Universal Studios Hollywood has an all-new permanent attraction heading our way based on AMC’s “The Walking Dead” series, and if you’ve always wanted to portray a walker, you’ll have a chance to audition this coming May 5th and 6th.

You find all the details below:

WHAT: Universal Studios Hollywood is casting a wide net in search of walkers and human survivors for its upcoming new permanent attraction based on AMC’s “The Walking Dead” opening this summer. 100 male and female actors will be cast from the thousands expected to audition and should arrive prepared to channel their inner “Dead Inside.”

“The Walking Dead” attraction will be a real-life interpretation of AMC’s award-winning television series. To elevate its authenticity, Universal Studios Hollywood is partnering with “The Walking Dead’s” creative team, including visionary executive producer and director Greg Nicotero and his special effects company, KNB Efx. Nicotero’s team, responsible for masterfully creating the show’s realistic decaying walkers, will construct prosthetics, utilize original molds, and painstakingly apply paint and detailing to the attraction walkers.

WHERE: Globe Theater, Universal Studios Hollywood

WHO: Hundreds of actors aspiring to become “Dead Inside.”  Auditioners are asked to not attend in makeup or costume.

For those interested in auditioning, visit USHAuditions.com to sign up for an audition appointment. Auditions will take place on Thursday, May 5th, and Friday, May 6th, and are expected to attract over 1,000 prospective walkers.

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Earlier today we posted our review of Ben Wheatley’s High-Rise, and now, to kick off your weekend, we have two new clips from the film to share.

High-Rise hit On Demand outlets yesterday, April 28th, and its limited theatrical release begins on May 13th.

Scripted by Amy Jump, the film stars Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers, Crimson Peak), Jeremy Irons (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice), Sienna Miller (American Sniper), Luke Evans (Dracula Untold), and Elisabeth Moss (“Mad Men”). It chronicles the savage breakdown of social order inside a giant residential apartment block.

Synopsis:
High-Rise stars Hiddleston as Dr. Robert Laing, the newest resident of a luxurious apartment in a high-tech concrete skyscraper whose lofty location places him amongst the upper class. Laing quickly settles into high society life and meets the building’s eccentric tenants: Charlotte (Miller), his upstairs neighbor and bohemian single mother; Wilder (Evans), a charismatic documentarian who lives with his pregnant wife, Helen (Moss); and Mr. Royal (Irons), the enigmatic architect who designed the building. Life seems like paradise to the solitude-seeking Laing. But as power outages become more frequent and building flaws emerge, particularly on the lower floors, the regimented social strata begins to crumble, and the building becomes a battlefield in a literal class war.

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Garagehouse Pictures, a new specialty label dedicated to releasing previously unseen or obscure oddities on Blu-ray, has just announced the upcoming release of Trailer Trauma 2: Drive-In Monsterama, a collection of rare theatrical trailers that will come complete with the first installment. It’s headed our way on May 2, and we’ve got all the details today!

From the Press Release:
This spring, Garagehouse follows the success of their film preview compilation disc TRAILER TRAUMA with TRAILER TRAUMA 2: DRIVE-IN MONSTERAMA. Like its predecessor, TRAILER TRAUMA II: DRIVE-IN MONSTERAMA features rare theatrical trailers, many of which have not been previously released on VHS or DVD. But as its title implies, the compilation focuses on the horrific heyday of drive-in theaters and dusk-till-dawn spook shows, when freaks, ghouls, and grotesqueries of all sorts assaulted the screens and terrorized teens across the nation. You’ll see demonic dolls, multi-headed maniacs, carnivorous cadavers, battling behemoths, and much, much more!

Featuring an audio commentary with Keith Crocker, director of THE BLOODY APE and BLITZKRIEG: ESCAPE FROM STALAG 69, and George Reis, of DVDDrive-In.com. Packed with over three hours of monster mayhem and a mixture of both fan favorites and forgotten features, TRAILER TRAUMA II: DRIVE-IN MONSTERAMA is an essential addition to any genre aficionado’s collection. The Blu-ray debuts on May 2, 2016, and is currently available for pre-order from Diabolikdvd.com.

Special Features and Specifications:

• Transferred and digitally mastered from 35mm print material
• Sound digitally remastered from the original optical tracks
• 50 GB dual layer BD disc
• All trailers are presented in their original aspect ratios
• Optional audio commentary
• Trailers for other Garagehouse Pictures releases
• All new artwork by Stephen Romano
• Original menu music by Ian Zapczynski

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As evidenced by the stories we’ve already run today about Scream Factory, the company is ON FIRE!  And they’re not even close to being done.  On tap now is news about the June release of The Funhouse Massacre, starring Jere Burns and Scottie Thompson with special guest star Robert Englund.

From the Press Release:
Murder is all part of the show…

On June 7, 2016, Scream Factory presents the home entertainment debut of The Funhouse Massacre on Blu-ray and DVD, complete with extras including commentary with director Andy Palmer, producer Warner Davis, and actors Clint Howard and Courtney Gains. The Funhouse Massacre premiered at the HorrorHound Weekend Convention Film Festival and won Best Film and Best Special Effects.

On Halloween night, a group of the United States’ most notorious serial killers escape from Statesville Asylum and descend upon a giant funhouse whose theme is based on their different reigns of terror. The unsuspecting carnival patrons think that the carnage created at the park is just part of the show… until they become part of the main attraction. The only people left to stop the killers are a rag-tag group of college kids, a clueless deputy (Ben Begley, The Hungover Games), and the local sheriff (Scottie Thompson; Skyline, Before I Wake), who seems to have a strange attachment to the leader of the maniacs, the silver-tongued devil “Mental Manny” (Jere Burns; “Justified,” Angie Tribeca).

This chilling thriller features supporting turns by horror icons Clint Howard (Evilspeak, The Lords of Salem), Courtney Gains (Children of the Corn, The ’Burbs), and A Nightmare on Elm Street’s Robert Englund as the warden.

Special Features:

• Audio Commentary with director Andy Palmer, producer Warner Davis, and actors Clint Howard and Courtney Gains
• Popcorn Talk’s Video Commentary with director Andy Palmer and co-writers/co-stars Ben Begley and Renee Dorian (Blu-ray only)
• A Day on the Set
• Production Diaries
• Theatrical Trailer

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Yesterday we told you about Rooster Teeth’s “Theater Mode,” a hilarious new b-movie skewering series featuring the gang at Achievement Hunter, and showed off a clip from Episode 1, which is about ThanksKilling.

Now that the ep is available, we, along with our friends at Crypt TV, wanted to remind you to head over to RoosterTeeth.com or AchievementHunter.com, where Theater Mode will expose you to some of the best worst movies in existence.

“Theater Mode combines the best and worst of entertainment into a big, disgusting, boob-infused cocktail of blood and poor acting. Making fun of the hard work of others has been the cornerstone of our company, and getting to finally do it to films as well? Let’s just say my self-worth has skyrocketed,” said Geoff Ramsey, Rooster Teeth co-founder.

New episodes of Theater Mode premiere each month exclusively for subscribers. As part of Rooster Teeth’s subscription video platform, Theater Mode will be available exclusively to subscribers (known in the Rooster Teeth community as “Sponsors”) via RoosterTeeth.com, AchievementHunter.com, or the Rooster Teeth App. Rooster Teeth’s official mobile video platform is available for free in the App Store and Google Play. Users may sign up for a FREE 30-day Sponsorship trial in the app or at RoosterTeeth.com/Sponsorship and receive instant access to all Sponsor benefits (early and/or exclusive access to content, access to live broadcasts, and a 5% discount on Rooster Teeth store merchandise). Following the trial period, Sponsorship runs $4.99 per month recurring.

About Theater Mode Episode 1:
Everyone knows turkey can make you sleepy, but this one will make you straight up sick. AH is here to get food poisoning right along with you. Join us in watching ThanksKilling, a cinematic masterpiece about a murderous turkey. Enjoy!

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It’s living dead in paradise time again, folks. The Dead Island Definitive Collection is now available to pre-order from the Xbox Store.

Announced last month, this collection includes remasters of both the original Dead Island and Riptide plus a brand new 2D spinoff called Dead Island: Retro Revenge. Sounds like this is a must-buy for fans.

Synopsis:
Bundle Description: The ultimate Dead Island collection – fully remastered!

Paradise meets Hell! Welcome to the Zombie Apocalypse experience of a lifetime – and now more beautiful than ever. Caught in the midst of an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survival!

The Dead Island Experience:
Smash heads, crack skulls, and slice ‘em up with visceral astounding melee combat and true story-based 4-player co-op in a sprawling open world just waiting for exploration.

The Dead Island Definitive Collection:
Contains the genre defining Dead Island and its undead successor, Dead Island Riptide, bundled with all previously released DLC.

Definitive Features:
– Luscious improved graphics and game models
– Glorious 1080p resolution
– Photorealistic lighting system with physically based shading

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The bestselling horror manga series Gantz by Hiroya Oku follows two teenagers, Kei Kurono and Masaru Kato, who are killed by a subway train before being resurrected and forced to participate in a bizarre game that has them hunting aliens on Earth. Noted for its heavy violence, the series has previously been adapted into both an anime series and live-action films, with a CGI movie hitting Japan on October 14, titled Gantz:O.

The first teaser’s now been released by Toho, and it doesn’t say a whole lot about the film other than that it has huge robots going up against huge aliens. That’s good enough for us.

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Director Marcel Walz dropped us a line this morning to share several new images from his upcoming remake of Herschell Gordon Lewis’ 1963 splatter classic Blood Feast. Check ’em out – they promise a redux as “appalling” as the original!

The film stars Robert Rusler, Caroline Williams, Sophie Monk, and Sadie Katz. Ryan Nicholson heads up the makeup department.

Synopsis:
Fuad Ramses (Rusler) and his family have moved from the United States to France, where they run an American diner. Since business is not going too well, Fuad also works night shifts in a museum of ancient Egyptian culture. During these long, lonely nights he is repeatedly drawn to a statue representing the seductive ancient goddess Ishtar (Katz). He becomes more and more allured by the goddess as she speaks to him in visions. Eventually he succumbs to her deadly charms.

After this pivotal night, Fuad begins a new life, in which murder and cannibalism become his daily bread. He starts to prepare a ritual feast to honor his new mistress, a lavish affair dripping with blood, organs, and intestines of human victims. As butchered bodies are heaped upon the Altar of Ishtar, Fuad slowly slips further into madness until he is no more than the goddess’ puppet; and she thirsts for the blood of Fuad’s wife and daughter too…

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Here at the Dread Central offices, we’ve got “Penny Dreadful” in our thoughts, what with Season 3 kicking off this weekend, not to mention the various show-related items up for grabs in our May Box of Dread.

Showtime gifted the fan base with the chance to watch the premiere early (check it out below if you’re not quite up-to-speed yet), and if you’ve already watched it, you’re probably anxious to learn more about the upcoming season.  Well, wonder no more because here’s a look at what’s in store for stars Eva Green, Josh Hartnett, and the others…

About “Penny Dreadful” Season 3:
Patti LuPone (“American Horror Story”), who guest starred last season as the Cut-Wife, returns as a series regular in the new role of Dr. Seward, an American therapist who treats Vanessa (Eva Green) with an unconventional new approach. Wes Studi (“Hell on Wheels”) joins as a series regular as Kaetenay, an intense, enigmatic Native American with a deep connection to Ethan (Josh Hartnett) who becomes an ally to Sir Malcolm (Timothy Dalton). The third season also adds Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr. Henry Jekyll (Shazad Latif).

Other guest stars include Screen Actors Guild Award nominee Christian Camargo (“Dexter,” The Hurt Locker) as Dr. Alexander Sweet, a zoologist who strikes up an unlikely friendship with Vanessa; Sam Barnett (2012, Jupiter Ascending) as Dr. Seward’s mysterious young secretary; Jessica Barden (The Outcast, Far from the Madding Crowd) as Justine, a young acolyte to Lily (Billie Piper) and Dorian Gray (Reeve Carney); and Perdita Weeks (“The Tudors”) as Catriona Hartdegan, a scholar with expert knowledge of the supernatural.

Simon Russell Beale returns as Dr. Ferdinand Lyle. Rory Kinnear (as The Creature) and Harry Treadaway (as Dr. Frankenstein) also star.

“Penny Dreadful” Episode 3.01 – “The Day Tennyson Died” (airs 5/1/16)
Vanessa (Eva Green) seeks the help of Dr. Seward (Patti LuPone) to battle a new evil in the new Season 3 premiere.

For additional info visit “Penny Dreadful” on Showtime, “like” “Penny Dreadful” on Facebook, and follow @SHO_Penny on Twitter. Be sure to also visit the Penny-Dreadful.com website.

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The Mammoth Lakes Film Festival, set in the majestic setting of Mammoth Lakes, California, has announced its lineup of screenings and events for the festival’s second edition; and it’s shaping up to be quite memorable!

Below is a general summary of the Fest plus the horror (or horror-ish) highlights, including a documentary about real-life creepy crawlies from the Amazon.

The five-day festival will take place over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, May 25-29, 2016, and includes a tribute to legendary director Joe Dante with Robert Picardo also in attendance, four other Gala events, and narrative and documentary competition sections. The festival will present 14 films in Narrative and Documentary Competition, as well as additional events and special screenings.

Along with the Centerpiece Sierra Spirit Award Presentation to Dante, MLFF’s Gala events include the Opening Night Screening and Party for Operation Avalanche, Spotlight Screening of acclaimed documentary Beware the Slenderman, a Gala Closing Night Screening for Sonita, and a closing night Awards Party.

Taking place five hours north of Los Angeles by car and thirty minutes south of the entrance to Yosemite National Park, the Mammoth Lakes Film Festival delivers an intimate and unique experience for festival-goers, filmmakers, and industry guests, with the opportunity to experience screenings and events in a beautiful mountain setting. The festival presents a diverse selection from world premieres to film festival favorites, short film screenings, Q&As, and a Saturday morning indie cartoon program for children over the five days. The festival will also include nightly events that celebrate the excitement and discovery of visionary filmmaking.

“Our excellent film programs this year will thrill audiences and build on our tremendous success from last year. We are a destination film festival for audiences who want to experience the best in cinema while surrounded by the awe-inspiring natural beauty of Mammoth Lakes,” said Mammoth Lakes Film Festival Founder Shira Dubrovner. “I am particularly excited for our Centerpiece Gala, where we will present the first Sierra Spirit Award to legendary Hollywood director Joe Dante and screen his classic film Innerspace”.

“This is our strongest selection yet of exciting and innovative films from around the world. Our mission is to go beyond trends to bring inspired and timeless independent filmmaking undiluted–directly to our audiences,” said Paul Sbrizzi, Director of Programming.

Festival passes and individual tickets are available now. Ticket sales and additional festival information can be found at MammothLakesFilmFestival.com. Discounted lodging through the festival’s lodging partner, Sierra Nevada Resort & Spa, can be purchased with a 20% discount by calling in or booking online at thesierranevadaresort.com (CODE – Theater).

All screenings and special events will take place in Mammoth Lakes at venues including the Edison Theatre, the Forest Service Visitor’s Center Theater, the Minaret Cinemas, as well as the Mono Lake Visitor’s Center. Narrative and Competition films will be eligible for multiple awards: The winning Documentary Feature receives a RED Scarlet digital camera; Panavision will provide the winning Narrative Feature with a $10,000 USD camera grant for their next project and a two-day color correction session from Light Iron.

An Audience Award will be presented to feature films in both narrative and documentary categories. Jury Awards will also be presented to short films. The Jury will be comprised of select film industry members, including producer John Fiedler (Serial Mom), writer/producer John Wirth (“Hell on Wheels”), Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker John Scheinfeld (The U.S. vs. John Lennon), producer Allison Amon (Queen of Versailles), and Amanda Salazar, Vice President of Film Acquisitions at Fandor.

OPENING NIGHT GALA SCREENING & PARTY
Operation Avalanche (USA) -Director: Matt Miller
In 1967, during the height of the Cold War, four undercover CIA agents sent to NASA to pose as a documentary film crew discover one of the biggest conspiracies in American history. Opening Night Party will include entertainment by Ouroboros Shadow Pictures, an innovative shadow picture company.

SPOTLIGHT GALA SCREENING
Beware the Slenderman (USA) – Director: Irene Taylor Brodsky
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Irene Taylor Brodsky tells the story of a Boogeyman lurking on the internet and two 12-year-old girls who would kill for him. Ms. Taylor Brodsky will be present for Q&A.
*Also in documentary feature competition

CENTERPIECE GALA TRIBUTE & SCREENING – HONORING JOE DANTE
On Saturday evening we honor legendary director Joe Dante with our inaugural Sierra Spirit Award. The Sierra Spirit Award is given to an iconic and visionary filmmaker who inspires audiences, breaks boundaries, and has created visionary entertainment that has touched generations. Joe Dante’s tremendous body of work exemplifies storytelling passion and skill. We are proud to present a screening of Mr. Dante’s classic 1987 film Innerspace, followed by a conversation with Mr. Dante. Special guest appearance by actor Robert Picardo (Innerspace, Gremlins 2).

NARRATIVE FEATURE COMPETITION
All the Colors of the Night (Brazil) – Director: Pedro Severin
Iris wakes up in her spacious seafront apartment, discovers a body in the living room and enlists the help of other women, setting off a spiral of redemption in an atmospheric drama of dark imagery and questionable reality.

Baby Bump (Poland) – Director: Kuba Czekaj
11-year-old Mickey House is no longer a child. But who is he? He has no clue. He has no friends. He hates what’s happening to his body. Reality and imagination blend together in a toxic mix. Growing up is not for kids.

Bodkin Ras (Netherlands) – Director: Kaweh Modiri
A young fugitive searches for a nonexistent home in a small town called Forres, a Scottish town well-hidden between the Highlands and the North Sea. The characters in this town are all real people with traumas whose stories are incorporated into the film script, in which documentary and fiction are blended together.

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE COMPETITION
Learning to See (USA) – Director: Jake Oelman
Insect photographer Robert Oelman’s transformational journey to find and document the Amazon’s strangest creatures. His quest culminates with a New York City gallery show where he finally shares his striking and magical images with the general public.

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A series of commercials will be playing in theatres across Japan in which the ghosts from The Grudge/The Ring crossover film Sadako vs. Kayako teach patrons theatre etiquette. Which seems appropriate, really, because how many times have you wanted to unleash a demonic spirit on people who talk on their phone during a movie?

The bizarre ads also feature messages such as to not illegally record the film, to not take minors to see it, to be sure to buy popcorn before it starts, and that women get a special discount on Wednesdays. Honestly, they need to be sen to be believed, so I’ll stop talking now and let them play.

Sadako vs. Kayako opens in Japan on June 18, 2016.

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Distributor Reliance Entertainment has released a new trailer for 1920 London, the third film in the 1920 series, an Indian horror franchise set in that particular year and featuring ghosts, demons, and other supernatural elements.

This particular installment takes place in London with Sharman Joshi playing an exorcist investigating a supernatural force haunting a married couple.  Tinu Suresh Desai, who is a newcomer to the series, directs.

It opens on May 6th.

Synopsis:
1920 London is the third part of the 1920 franchise starring Sharman Joshi and Meera Chopra.

Shivangi (Meera Chopra) and her husband, Veer Singh (Vishal Karwal), have everything going well for them in London until Veer receives a gift from Rajasthan, India. Strange things begin to happen with him, and Shivangi becomes increasingly worried as his physical, spiritual, and mental condition spirals out of control.

Convinced it is black magic done on him, Shivangi decides to seek the help of spiritual healer and guru Jai (Sharman Joshi). How Jai exorcises to help the possessed man and protect his wife from evil, who in turn discovers many shocking truths along the way, forms the rest of the story.

1920 London, written by Vikram Bhatt, produced by Reliance Entertainment, and directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, releases on May 6, 2016, worldwide.

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John Carpenter’s Asylum, with story and characters created by Thomas Ian Griffith and Sandy King, is distributed by Diamond in North America and the UK and is now available on comiXology.  On May 25th, Issue #14 brings the second arc of the series to a close, and we have a sneak peek of what is coming.

Asylum is published by Storm King Productions; and in Issue #14, written by King and Trent Olsen, you’ll find gorgeous artwork by Leo Manco. Check it out below, and to see another part of a page from the issue, visit John Carpenter’s Asylum on Facebook.

Series Synopsis:
There’s a war coming to the City of Angels. In the tunnels and dark alleys of the city, demons lurk… and Lucifer bides his time. One man knows and sees the truth. Father Daniel Beckett has seen demons and he’s spoken to the Devil, but he can’t say the same about God or his angels. Obsessed and driven as much by betrayal as righteousness and anger as redemption, he walks the smoke-filled homeless encampments of lost souls, like Dante’s nine rings of the Inferno. He is God’s warrior… at war with God. With this step into the comic book world, John Carpenter brings it all to the serial world he’s loved since childhood. Supernatural horror with that twist of fate that only flawed mankind can provide!

Issue #14 Synopsis:
Streets flow with rivers of fire, and skies are filled with demons. In this, the final issue in the second arc of John Carpenter’s Asylum, God is dead. The Anti-Christ is near; and Beckett, the fallen angel, is humanity’s last hope.

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World Castle Publishing is releasing G.A. Minton’s new novel Trisomy XXI in early June, and with its mix of horror, sci-fi, and mystery, it should tingle the spines of more than a few of our readers. We have the full scoop for you below.

From the Press Release:
Texas doctor G.A. Minton, a lifelong fan of horror and science fiction, developed a passion for writing amid highly unusual circumstances. Several years ago, Minton was rear-ended by a drunk driver and suffered a traumatic closed-head injury. Following numerous visits to the neurologist, a slew of neurological testing, and taking Aricept, a medication used to help patients with Alzheimer’s, G.A. slowly regained his mental capabilities. But something was very different: He now had an overwhelming passion to write a tale of horror. Trisomy XXI is the result.

An extraordinary novel that fuses elements of horror, science fiction, mystery, and thriller, Trisomy XXI is the story of Joshua Allen, a sixteen-year-old who was born with an extra chromosome—a genetic aberration known as Trisomy XXI, or Down Syndrome. When a serious accident leaves him in a coma at the hospital, Joshua receives a mysterious injection that endows him with supernatural powers.

The transformed teen is linked to a string of bizarre, unexplained deaths that have both the town’s sheriff and the coroner baffled. But when a ghastly creature from another planet lands on Earth and begins its hunt for Joshua—viciously slaughtering anyone in its path in order to complete its deadly mission—Joshua and his friends are thrust into terrifying circumstances.

What follows is a horrific life-and-death struggle with this seemingly-indestructible extraterrestrial being. The salvation of an entire race of aliens hangs in the balance…

A spine-tingler of the highest order, Trisomy XXI will be released in trade paper and eBook editions on June 6, 2016.

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When she was young, teachers told Australian author Efthalia to stop making up her own words… good thing for followers of horror/fantasy fiction that she didn’t listen!

Her latest novel, Phantasma, was recently released by Mill City Press, Inc.; and we have more info and a look at its cover art below. Fans of Barbara Longley, Jeff Wheeler, and T. S. Joyce should find her book the perfect addition to their summer reading lists.

Inspired by her Greek heritage and love of mythology and fantasy, Efthalia loosely based Phantasma on the story of Ares. Carissa Alkippes is a vivacious and resilient police officer. Faced with certain death from a fierce battle with demons and vampires, Alkippes is saved by the man of her dreams — the tall, dark, and sexy vampire named Xen Lyson. Caught in the deadly game of a demi-god seeking godly powers, Xen erased part of Carissa’s memory to protect her. Unknowingly the daughter of an Olympian god, nothing in her career as a police officer can prepare her for what she is about to experience.

Synopsis:
Carissa Alkippes is the daughter of a god but doesn’t know it. As a cop, she’s seen her fair share of bad, but nothing prepared her for the horror of the world she has been plunged into. Xen Lyson is the head of the Phi Athanatoi, a group of immortals who have been protecting man for over 2,000 years from the Kakodiamones–demons who want nothing more than to feast on humanity. Thrown face-to-face with Xen during a skirmish with the demons, Carissa becomes a pawn in the deadly game of a demi-god who seeks godly powers.

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Our friends at Tubi TV continue to build their horror presence, and we have the scoop on what’s leaving the FREE streaming service this May and so much more!

Leaving soon (May 31st):

• DEAD LIKE ME
• CABIN FEVER 2: SPRING FEVER
• INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1978)

Meanwhile, the following are a number of worthwhile horror titles that are currently streaming on the site and are NOT leaving anytime soon.

• CHASTITY BITES
• BLOOD FEAST (Herschell Gordon Lewis)
• THE KEEP (Michael Mann)
• BARON BLOOD (Mario Bava)
• INVASION OF THE BEE GIRLS
• CARNE THE TACO MAKER
• PERVERTIGO

Additionally, every Wednesday, Tubi TV will be promoting a Kill-of-the-Week video clip from one of their horror films. So be sure to subscribe to Tubi TV on YouTube! Last week’s video was from Chastity Bites! Dig on it below!

But wait! There’s more! The powers-that-be also put out the following video examining what happens when cute turns scary!

Finally, check out Tubi TV on Facebook for weekly trivia questions, video clips, and more!

Tubi TV is powered by adRise, the leading monetization platform for content distributors and brand advertisers. Find out more at Tubi TV online or download the app on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Samsung.

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You think we’d have gotten tired of vengeful spirits by now. If you really think about it, we’ve been telling stories of jilted lovers and villainous fiends returning as poltergeists since campfires existed to huddle around. There’s something about our existence carrying on, even in a tortured and warped form, that makes us want to believe.

Personally, I’m a sucker for ghost stories. It’s insane how many found footage films I have sat through just because it was tagged as “supernatural.” I can’t remember my Social Security number, but I’ll be damned if my brain will forget a second of The St. Francisville Experiment. So, with the upcoming release of RLJ’s The Haunting of Alice D, it got me thinking of some of the most memorable cinema hauntings I’ve seen. No, not the BEST, but the strangest, weirdest, most out there, and ultimately unforgettable paranormal happenings. So without further ado, here’s Ted’s 8 Most Unorthodox Horror Film Hauntings!

8) Stay Alive (2006):

Wow, I never thought I’d be making a “top” list with Stay Alive on it. It’s a movie that can generously be described as fun when drunk as a chimp being used for scientific research on addiction. As an actual gamer, it’s borderline offensively stupid. However, there’s no denying that the idea of a haunted video game is pretty badass. An action RPG where the villain is none other than the infamous Elizabeth Bathory, protected by a horde of monsters? Hell yes! Unfortunately, poor execution prevented the idea from really taking flight. I’ve watched this movie about six times on concept alone. I KNOW that it’s crap, but I just can’t stay away.

7) The Collingswood Story (2002):

Video chat is now ubiquitous enough to be the prefered method for grandparents the world over to keep tabs on their progeny, but it wasn’t always that way. Back in the days of IRC, it was a Wild West of insanity that would make even the most furious of Chatroulette masturbators blush. As amateurish as The Collingswood Story was, it had the balls to tell a ghost story over video chat in 2002. When people think of “Skype ghosts”, they naturally go to Unfriended, but did that movie have video chat psychics and creepy shirtless Santa Claus impersonators singing you songs? It hasn’t aged super well, but The Collingswood Story is the embodiment of taking a risky idea and running with it.

6) The Possession (2012):

I can count on one finger the number of horror movies focused on Jewish mythology. It’s not like the culture is lacking its share of demons and monsters. Dybbuks, Golems, Leviathans, and Samael are an old world kind of badass that practically demand modern adaptations.Without a doubt, The Possession proves that these ideas can work. It’s a terrifying film at every step, constantly shocking you right up until the credits. I mean just look at this MRI! Fucking hell!

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The aliens attack flick The 5th Wave hits Blu-ray 4k, Blu-ray, and DVD tomorrow, May 3rd; and right now we have your chance to score a copy of the DVD along with a neat survival kit!

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The 5th Wave Release Details:
Chloë Grace Moretz (Kick-Ass, The Equalizer) stars in the action-packed, sci-fi drama THE 5TH WAVE, debuting on digital Apr. 12 and on Blu-ray, DVD, and next-generation 4K Ultra HD May 3, 2016, from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Based on the best-selling novel by Rick Yancey, THE 5TH WAVE follows Cassie (Moretz), a girl on a mission to rescue her younger brother amidst alien attacks that threaten to decimate the planet. The film also stars Nick Robinson (Jurassic World), Ron Livingston (“Boardwalk Empire”), Maggie Siff (“Sons of Anarchy”), Alex Roe (Sniper: Legacy), Maria Bello (Third Person), Maika Monroe (The Bling Ring), and Liev Schreiber (“Ray Donovan”).

Bonus content on THE 5TH WAVE Blu-ray, DVD, and digital formats includes filmmaker and cast commentary as well as the making-of featurettes “Inside The 5th Wave” and “Sammy on the Set.” In addition, fans will receive a sneak peek excerpt from The Last Star, the heart-stopping finale to Rick Yancey’s #1 New York Times bestselling series. Blu-ray and digital exclusive content includes deleted scenes, a gag reel, and three additional featurettes: “The 5th Wave Survival Guide,” where the cast shares their thoughts on how to survive the 5th Wave; “Training Squad 53,” which follows the cast as they train for the film; and “Creating a New World,” which highlights the visual effects from some of the film’s most eye popping sequences.

4K Ultra HD features four times the resolution of high definition, high dynamic range (HDR)–which produces brilliant highlights, vibrant colors, and greater contrast on compatible displays–and Dolby Atmos audio, remixed specifically for the home theater environment, delivering captivating sound that places and moves audio anywhere in the room, including overhead.

Synopsis:
Four waves of increasingly deadly alien attacks have left most of Earth decimated. Against a backdrop of fear and distrust, Cassie (Chloë Grace Moretz) is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother (Zackary Arthur). As she prepares for the inevitable and lethal fifth wave, Cassie teams up with a young man who may become her final hope – if she can only trust him.

Based on the novel by Rick Yancey with a screenplay by Susannah Grant and Akiva Goldsman & Jeff Pinker, THE 5th WAVE is directed by J Blakeson. The film is produced by Tobey Maguire, Graham King, Matthew Plouffe, and Lynn Harris, with Denis O’Sullivan, Richard Middleton, and Ben Waisbren serving as executive producers.

4K Ultra HD

• Feature film in 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR)
• Dolby Atmos soundtrack (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible)*
• Includes high-def Blu-ray featuring the film and special features

Blu-ray Extras Include:

• Commentary with Director J Blakeson and Chloë Grace Moretz
• Five Featurettes:

– “Inside The 5th Wave
– “Sammy on the Set”
– “The 5th Wave Survival Guide”
– “Training Squad 53”
– “Creating a New World”

• Cast Gag Reel
• Deleted Scenes
• Bonus sneak peek excerpt of The Last Star by Rick Yancey

Digital Extras Include:

• Commentary with Director J Blakeson and Chloë Grace Moretz
• Five Featurettes:

– “Inside The 5th Wave
– “Sammy on the Set”
– “The 5th Wave Survival Guide”
– “Training Squad 53”
– “Creating a New World”

• Cast Gag Reel
• Deleted Scenes
• Bonus sneak peek excerpt of The Last Star by Rick Yancey

DVD Extras Include:

• Commentary with Director J Blakeson and Chloë Grace Moretz
• Two Featurettes:

– “Inside The 5th Wave
– “Sammy on the Set”

• Bonus sneak peek excerpt of The Last Star by Rick Yancey

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David Bruckner is a director to watch so when news of another flick he’s behind comes, we make it a priority to let you guys know. THR is reporting that Bruckner will write and direct the sci-fi thriller Oswald.

Patrick Ewald and Shaked Berenson of Epic Pictures will be producing the project, whose story is being kept under wraps.

“We’re excited to be working with David [Bruckner] as his vision for his film fits squarely in our wheelhouse. While a true thriller, I think Oswald will also get a lot of people thinking about how they view the advancements of tech,” said Berenson.

Epic has acquired the worldwide rights to the film.

“I believe Oswald has found the perfect home at Epic Pictures. They share a deep appreciation for mind-bending sci-fi and a willingness to explore challenging topics through the science-fiction genre. I’m overwhelmingly excited to begin this process,” says Bruckner.

Bruckner is a genre director best known for his contribution to the horror anthology series V/H/S and recently contributed to the anthology Southbound, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and sold to The Orchard.

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