In 1979, horror fans all over the world witnessed a new kind of horror film with the release of Don Coscarelli’s Phantasm. Now, as it nears its thirtieth anniversary, Phantasm will finally receive a “World Masoleum Premiere” in the most appropriate of venues: an actual cemetery! As part of their annual outdoor “Summer Screenings” series, Cinespia will present the original Phantasm – projected on the wall of the Hollywood Forever Cemetery mausoleum. The film’s stars “Tall Man” Angus Scrimm, “The Ice Cream Man” Reggie Bannister, Kat Lester and writer/director Don Coscarelli will be on hand to introduce the screening and reminisce about the making of what is now considered one…

Anchor Bay Entertainment sent us some news about the upcoming release of “Phantasm 4: Oblivion” by director Don Coscarelli and starring Reggie Bannister (Wishmaster, Carnies) and Angus Scrimm (Satan Hates You, I Sell The Dead). On August 26, Anchor Bay Entertainment, the leader in cult and classic horror DVDs, will release Phantasm IV: Oblivion under the prestigious ‘Anchor Bay Collection’ banner. The DVD boasts a brand new anamorphic transfer, a never-before-seen retrospective featurette and a newly recorded commentary by writer/producer/director Don Coscarelli, Reggie “The Ice Cream Man” Bannister and the “Tall Man” himself – Angus Scrimm! Long sought after by aficionados of the legendary franchise, the DVD will be available…

Take a look at the latest movie poster from Upstart Filmworks for the upcoming horror film “Walking Distance” by director Mel House and starring Adrienne King (Friday the 13th), Debbie Rochon (Satan Hates You) and Reggie Bannister (Phantasm, Carnies) Synopsis: A idyllic, small, self-sufficient community. On the surface, it seems like the perfect neighborhood. Everything you could possibly need is within walking distance. But… the pastoral exterior conceals a dark past and an even darker secret. As a group of individuals – each with their own ties and agendas with the town and each other – converges on the enclave, strange things begin to happen. Very strange things. Strange enough…

Watch the latest movie trailer for the upcoming horror film “Hush” by director Amel J. Figueroa and starring Tony Todd, Courtney Gains and Reggie Bannister. Synopsis: “HUSH” follows the final descent of Michael Rose, a college student troubled by an abusive past, haunted by his nightmares, and tortured by his “other self.” Michael spends his days playing music, hanging with his friend, JD, and thinking about his dead mother. Withdrawn from most social life, he falls for Isabel, a strong charismatic woman who works at the local video store. Torn between his feelings for Isabel and his fears of the apparitions that haunt his dreams and the voices in his…

Director Robert Kurtzman (Wishmaster) let us know that the original soundtrack for the upcoming splatter fest “THE RAGE” will be released to coincide with the movies DVD release of February 26, 2008. “The Rage” by director Robert Kurtzman and starring Andrew Divoff, Erin Brown and Reggie Bannister. The score was composed by Edward Douglas and performed by Midnight Syndicate. For complete details go to www.midsyndicate.com or www.theragefilm.com

We are happy to announce that Screen Media Films will be releasing “The RAGE” DVD by director Robert Kurtzman and starring Andrew Divoff, Erin Brown and Reggie Bannister. The special edition dvd will be released on February 26, 2008 through Universal Studios Home Entertainment. According the Robert Kurtzman, the special edition disk will come with over an hour of bonus features including a making-of documentary and two music videos. Final details and cover art coming soon! Keep your eye on Toxic Shock TV for the latest Rage coverage!

Check out the latest movie poster from the upcoming film “The Rage” by director Robert Kurtzman (Wishmaster) and starring Andrew Divoff, Erin Brown, Reggie Bannister and Ryan Hooks. Synopsis: A crazed scientist experimenting with a rage virus on innocent victims in a laboratory in the woods. When his monstrous subjects escape and vultures devour their remains, they became mutations seeking to feed on humans. Be sure to check out the new website at http://www.theragefilm.com.

Take a sneak peek at the first official teaser trailer from the upcoming film “Carnies” by director Brian Corder and starring Chris Staviski (Zombie Hunter), Doug Jones (Hellboy 2, Pan’s Labyrinth) and Reggie Bannister (Phantasm).