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New York City Horror Film Festival Honors Sean S. Cunningham with Lifetime Achievement Award

It goes without saying that if you’re a regular visitor to Horrornews.net, you know who Sean S. Cunningham is, but just in case you don’t…. Sean S. Cunningham is the creator of one of the most iconic characters of the horror genre – Jason Voorhees. The hockey mask wearing slasher has been splattering theater screens with blood since 1980, when …

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Interview: Alec Gillis (Harbinger Down)

Alec Gillis makes his directorial debut with “Harbinger Down” starring Lance Henriksen, Camille Balsamo, Matt Winston, Reid Collums and Milla Bjorn. Gillis spoke with me for a Horrornews.net exclusive. He talked about making an incredible film as almost a tribute to the great 80’s Horror of the past and working with the legendary Mr. Robin Williams. How did you come …

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DEATHGASM Ressurects Heavy Metal Horror With New Trailer and Poster

The hilarious, action-filled, bloodsoaked ode to heavy metal horror that’s blown away festival audiences worldwide hits U.S. cinemas and VOD on October 2, 2015 from Dark Sky Films! High School is Hell! Metal-thrashing Brodie is an outcast in a sea of jocks and cheerleaders until he meets a kindred spirit in fellow metalhead Zakk. After starting their own band, Brodie …

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Film Review: World War Dead: Rise of the Fallen (2015)

SYNOPSIS: A team of documentary filmmakers set out to investigate the battlefield of a famous WW1 battle. Instead of historical revelations and meaningful archaeological finds, they are attacked by the cursed undead of the fallen veterans of the battle. REVIEW: World War Dead: Rise of the Fallen, written and directed by Freddie Hutton-Mills and Bart Ruspoli, follows a film crew …

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GIRL UP AND DIE – Original Horror Series focusing on the experience of being a Girl

This October, we are launching GIRL UP AND DIE – an original horror anthology series focusing on the experience of being a girl. Our episodes will tell familiar tales of female horror in new ways, tackling issues ranging from the gruesome nature of social exclusion to the startling other-dimensional truths behind tampons. The series features a strictly female ensemble and …

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GRAVY Highly-Anticipated Dark Comedy Feature opens Oct

SCREAM FACTORY™ PRESENTS Highly-Anticipated Dark Comedy Feature Directed by James Roday  GRAVY Starring Michael Weston, Jimmi Simpson, Sutton Foster, Lily Cole, Molly Ephraim, Paul Rodriguez, Gabriel Luna, Lothaire Bluteau, Ethan Sandler, Dule Hill with Gabourey Sidibe and Sarah Silverman FILM OPENS IN LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK ON OCT 2, 2015 AND AVAILABLE ACROSS MAJOR ENTERTAINMENT PLATFORMS EVERYWHERE (On Demand, …

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‘KILLER RACK’ Announces World Premiere and Fest Dates – Early Rack Stills

Killer Rack, a screwball horror comedy produced in Buffalo, New York, will have its world premiere at the Scare-a-Con Film Festival, held in conjunction with the Scare-a-Con horror convention at the Turning Stone casino resort in Verona, New York. The film screens Friday, Sept. 11th at 5 pm and Saturday, September 12th at 3 pm. An awards ceremony will be …

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Ballet of Blood Opens RIP Horror International Film Fest

Jared Masters’ magnum opus, Ballet of Blood, has been selected to open the RIP Horror International Film Fest this year in Hollywood. The festival takes place over the Halloween weekend. RIP brings quality horror entertainment from indie filmmakers around the world. This year will include the “Bloody Doll Awards” to celebrate the empowerment of women working in the business for …

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