Adam Green’s finale in his horror saga, “Hatchet III,” is now playing select theaters and is also available On Demand and iTunes! The film, written and produced by Green, is directed by BJ McDonnell and stars Danielle Harris, Kane Hodder, Zach Galligan and Caroline Williams. Here’s more on the film: “Concluding the saga begun in Adam Green’s hit 2006 thriller, Hatchet III follows the vengeful Marybeth (Danielle Harris) as she continues seeking out a way to destroy Victor Crowley (Kane Hodder), a hulking, seemingly-invincible sociopath rampaging through a sleepy Louisiana swamp. While a heavily-armed team of mercenaries takes to the bayou surrounding Crowley’s home, Marybeth finds herself begrudgingly teaming up  [ Read More ]

Jump from your fears with the new theatrical trailer, stills and poster from Gravitas Ventures’ supernatural-horror-thriller, ‘Apartment 1303 3D.’ The distributor has also announced that the film, which was written and directed by Michael Taverna, will be the first indie title to play in 3D in theatres and on Video on Demand simultaneously. The movie will have a special VOD release on June 17, before being released in theaters on July 25. ‘Apartment 1303 3D,’ which is based on a novel by Kei Ôishi and is a remake of a Japanese horror title of the same name, stars Mischa Barton (‘The O.C.’), Rebecca De Mornay (‘The Hand That Rocks the  [ Read More ]

While little information has been revealed so far for the anticipated horror thriller sequel ‘Insidious: Chapter 2,’ the first official trailer for the film has been released. The trailer offers an idea of how the Lambert family, who was first introduced in the 2011 hit ‘Insidious,’ continues to find themselves mysteriously haunted by a secret from their past. While the majority of the sequel’s plot line is being kept secret by director James Wan and writer Leigh Wannell, who worked on the first film together, most of the original cast did returned for the follow-up. ‘Insidious: Chapter 2′ picks up where the first film ends, where it was revealed that  [ Read More ]

It was announced today that teen horror/comedy “Dead Before Dawn 3D” will make it’s VOD and Digital HD debut August 2 from Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment and Wango Films. The film, directed by April Mullen and starring Christopher Lloyd and Devon Bostick, will also be in Canadian theaters August 2 and select U.S. theaters September 6. Here’s more on the film: “An ancient curse that puts a whole new spin on the horror genre, Dead Before Dawn 3D slashes onto VOD and digital HD August 2 from Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment and Wango Films. Shot entirely in live-action stereoscopic 3D, the feature marks director April Mullen as the first and youngest female  [ Read More ]

“The Haunting of Helena” is, as you probably already know if you’re a horror fan, is a part of The Collective and BloodyDisgusting.com’s Bloody Disgusting Selects film series. But, you might not know that there are two new clips out which give more insight into the terrifying twist on the legend of the Tooth Fairy. Here’s more about this psychological thriller: “After a divorce, Sophia moves to the south of Italy with her daughter, Helena. Their new home, an apartment within an austere building of the fascist age, is a chance for them to start a new life. But inside an old storage room hides a mysterious closet and a  [ Read More ]

Magnet has unveiled scares in two new gory stills from its upcoming horror thriller sequel, ‘V/H/S/2.’ The anticipated, acclaimed follow-up to last year’s hit independent found footage film, ‘V/H/S/2,’ will be available on iTunes and On Demand on Thursday, and will be released in select theaters on July 12. The anthology movie was directed by Simon Barrett, Adam Wingard, Edúardo Sanchez, Gregg Hale, Timo Tjahjanto, Gareth Huw Evans and Jason Eisener. Magnet has released the follow synopsis for ‘V/H/S/2′: Synopsis: Inside a darkened house looms a column of TVs littered with VHS tapes, a pagan shrine to forgotten analog gods. The screens crackle and pop endlessly with monochrome vistas of  [ Read More ]

Director Franck Khalfoun’s horror thriller ‘Maniac,’ which first gained attention at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, has finally gained distribution in America. After being picked up by IFC Midnight, the film, which stars Elijah Wood, has also received its first official American trailer. Apple has released the new trailer and poster for the film on its website. Besides Cannes, ‘Maniac’ also played at the 2012 Melbourne International Film Festival and the 2012 Zurich Film Festival. It’s set to be released in select American theaters and on VOD on June 21. ‘Maniac’ was co-written and produced by ‘The Hills Have Eyes’ and ‘High Tension’ writer-director Alexandre Aja. It The movie is  [ Read More ]

With so many promising projects in the works, this weekend’s Cheat Sheet is all about the upcoming films you should keep on your radar. Even before “RED 2” hits theaters, Summit already has “RED 3” in the works while Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson are gearing up for Bond 24 by honing in on a potential replacement for Sam Mendes. Craig Zobel just snagged Chris Pine and Amanda Seyfried for his adaptation of “Z for Zachariah” while Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski just scored Asa Butterfield and Chloe Mortez for their feature debut, “The White Circus.” Looking for the details on those stories and more? They’re all here in  [ Read More ]

‘Haunting Melissa,’ a new horror story that reinvents storytelling to engage audiences, has officially launched its new app exclusively on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch at the App Store. The app, which was launched by production company Hooked Digital Media, takes viewers into the world of the title character, a teenage girl who believes her recently deceased mother is haunting her. ‘Haunting Melissa’ is the first project Hooked Digital Media is featuring on its new platform, which enables delivery of stories in varied lengths to be received at unpredictable intervals. The story was written and produced specifically for Hooked Digital Media’s new story platform. Through the company’s multiple patents that  [ Read More ]

You think you know what to expect from “VHS 2” having seen the first film? Think again. Don’t believe me? It says it right there in the film’s new red band trailer – “Leaps and bounds beyond its predecessor” – courtesy of yours truly. Veterans Simon Barrett and Adam Wingard return and are joined by “VHS” newcomers Jason Eisener, Gareth Evans, Timo Tjahjanto, Eduardo Sanchez and Gregg Hale to deliver five gruesome and twisted yet highly enjoyable tales of found footage horror. “VHS 2” isn’t just a step above the first film or even a top genre release of 2013; it’s one of the best films of the year, period.  [ Read More ]

When you put Eli Roth’s name on a film, you know what you’re getting, but only to a degree. There are just no bounds to how far this guy will go to tear helpless victims apart in the most gruesome ways possible and in this case, that means flying down to Chile to shoot a post-earthquake bloodbath. Roth both produced and stars in the film as Gringo, an American divorcee looking to let loose and have a good time with his buddy Ariel (Ariel Levy), and Ariel’s lifelong friend, Pollo (Nicholás Martínez). While the guys are soaking up the Chile nightlife with their new lady friends Monica, Kylie, and Irina  [ Read More ]

The studio just sent us this exclusive clip from the upcoming horror-thriller, ‘Aftershock,’ from Radius-TWC. The film directed by Nicholas Lopez stars Eli Roth, Andrea Osvárt, Ariel Levy and Selena Gomez (Rudderless, Getaway, Spring Breakers). Synopsis: ‘Aftershock’ follows a hapless American tourist, Gringo (Eli Roth), who’s busy partying with his two Chilean friends, Ariel (Ariel Levy) and Pollo (Nicolas Martinez). The three pals are having the times of their lives, except for the fact that they can’t find women to hook up with. But their luck changes when they meet Russian model Irina (Natasha Yarovenko), non-stop party girl Kylie (Lorenza Izzo) and her serious sister Monica (Andrea Osvart), who agree  [ Read More ]

A new red-band trailer for the upcoming horror-thriller, ‘Aftershock,’ has been released by Radius-TWC. The film, which was directed by Nicholas Lopez and written by Eli Roth and Lopez, is set to hit theaters on Friday. ‘Aftershock’ follows a hapless American tourist, Gringo (Roth), who’s busy partying with his two Chilean friends, Ariel (Ariel Levy) and Pollo (Nicolas Martinez). The three pals are having the times of their lives, except for the fact that they can’t find women to hook up with. But their luck changes when they meet Russian model Irina (Natasha Yarovenko), non-stop party girl Kylie (Lorenza Izzo) and her serious sister Monica (Andrea Osvart), who agree to  [ Read More ]

Guillermo del Toro’s hit horror film “Mama” will be available in a Blu-ray combo pack with the DVD, digital copy and Ultraviolet May 7. The Universal Studios Home Entertainment film, starring Jessica Chastain and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, tells the story of a couple finding two nearly-feral girls raised by a mysterious entity simply known as “Mama.” There are a ton of bonus features you can expect from the home release. Here’s what you can look forward to: BONUS FEATURES (BLU-RAY™ and DVD): MATRIARCHAL SECRETS BD EXCLUSIVE: An in-depth exploration of the digital and practical effects employed to shape the film’s phantom presence. DELETED SCENES with Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Andy Muschietti and  [ Read More ]

The last chapter of the “Hatchet” saga is upon us! “Hatchet III,” the finale to the series started by Adam Green’s hit 2006 thriller, is directed by BJ McDonnell and stars Danielle Harris, Kane Hodder, Zach Galligan and Caroline Williams. The film was written and produced by Green. “Hatchet III” is about the continuing mission to stop Victor Crowley: “Concluding the saga begun in Adam Green’s hit 2006 thriller, Hatchet III follows the vengeful Marybeth (Danielle Harris) as she continues seeking out a way to destroy Victor Crowley (Kane Hodder), a hulking, seemingly-invincible sociopath rampaging through a sleepy Louisiana swamp. While a heavily-armed team of mercenaries takes to the bayou  [ Read More ]