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Drive-In Dust Offs: The Stepfather (1987)
2 hours ago
Without question, being a stepparent can be rough. It’s a balancing act between wanting what’s best for the child, and the need to ingratiate oneself and hopefully, earn and obtain love. This is a tightrope that Jerry Blake (Terry O’Quinn) has no interest in walking – if he can’t implement his perfect family plan, he switches policies in the most violent way possible. Welcome to the world of The Stepfather (1987), a pretty good thriller elevated to classic status due to a legendary performance by O’Quinn.
And while Jerry Blake has little patience for deviation from his ideals, so too do Henry Morrison and Bill Hodgkins – all identities that our stepdad creates in his twisted pursuit of perfection. (If at first you don’t succeed, kill and kill again.) The Stepfather proves that home is where the hurt is.
Released by New Century Vista Film Company in June, »
- Scott Drebit
Contest: Win David Cronenberg’s Rabid Collector’s Edition on Blu-ray
3 hours ago
The infection spreads on November 22nd with Scream Factory's Collector's Edition Blu-ray release of David Cronenberg's Rabid, and we've been provided with three copies to give away to lucky Daily Dead readers.
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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive (1) Collector's Edition Blu-ray copy of Rabid.
How to Enter: For a chance to win, email contest@dailydead.com with the subject “Rabid Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on November 26th. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States. Only one entry per household will be accepted.
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Rabid Collector's Edition Blu-ray: "With Rabid, acclaimed director David Cronenberg (The Fly, Dead Ringers, Naked Lunch) delivers a high-tension thriller filled with "zombified sluts and shock moments… an irresistible combination that Cronenberg handles well" (Almar Haflidason, BBC)!
After undergoing radical emergency surgery, »
- Derek Anderson
Stranger Things Season 2 Casting Update
5 hours ago
Another new face will enter the town limits of Hawkins in the second season of Stranger Things.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Brett Gelman will appear in Stranger Things Season 2 as "Murray Bauman, a disgraced journalist turned conspiracy theorist who is investigating a cold case in Hawkins."
Known primarily for his comedic roles in films and TV shows, including appearances in The Other Guys and 30 Minutes or Less, Gelman joins a season 2 cast that recently added Sean Astin, Paul Reiser, and Linnea Berthelsen to its ranks. Other newcomers to the show include Dacre Montgomery (the new Power Rangers movie) and Sadie Sink (American Odyssey).
Production is now underway on the second season of Stranger Things, which will be released in 2017 on Netflix, and we'll be sure to keep Daily Dead readers updated on further details. In the meantime, catch up on our previous coverage of the ’80s-set series:
- Derek Anderson
David Cronenberg’s Rabid Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Clips & Trailer
5 hours ago
Scream Factory will unleash the infectious fear and creepy chaos of David Cronenberg’s Rabid on a Collector's Edition Blu-ray beginning November 22nd, and we have high-def clips and a trailer teasing the film's 2K makeover.
Rabid Collector's Edition Blu-ray: "With Rabid, acclaimed director David Cronenberg (The Fly, Dead Ringers, Naked Lunch) delivers a high-tension thriller filled with "zombified sluts and shock moments… an irresistible combination that Cronenberg handles well" (Almar Haflidason, BBC)!
After undergoing radical emergency surgery, Rose (former adult film star Marilyn Chambers in her first leading role in a mainstream film) develops an insatiable desire for blood. She searches out victims to satisfy her incurable craving, infecting them with an unknown disease which in turn swiftly drives them insane… and makes them equally bloodthirsty.
Follow the lovely but deadly Rose through her terrifying ordeal as victim by victim, the spreading circle of casualties grows... until no one »
- Derek Anderson
New Director Confirmed for Deadpool Sequel
15 hours ago
Following director Tim Miller's departure from Deadpool 2, it has been confirmed (cementing previous speculations) that David Leitch will now helm the follow-up film featuring the Merc with a Mouth.
THR revealed the news of Leitch's confirmed involvement with 20th Century Fox's Deadpool sequel.
Filmmakers Rupert Sanders, Drew Goddard and Magnus Martens were also reportedly on the short list to helm Deadpool 2, but it was Leitch who got the gig following a successful meeting with producer/star Ryan Reynolds.
THR also reveals that 20th Century Fox is already keeping an eye out for another director to helm the third film in the franchise that's packed with self-aware humor, chimichangas, and bone-crunching action.
The lattermost element of the Deadpool franchise is especially well-suited for Leitch, who, along with Chad Stahelski, co-directed the expertly shot, superbly paced guns and fists extravaganza that is 2014's John Wick.
Leitch also recently helmed »
- Derek Anderson
Emilia Clarke to Co-Star in Stand-Alone Star Wars Han Solo Movie
19 hours ago
Game of Thrones fans will be pleased to know that Emilia Clarke will co-star alongside Alden Ehrenreich and Donald Glover in 2018's stand-alone Han Solo Star Wars movie.
Press Release (via StarWars.com): "Emilia Clarke is heading to a galaxy far, far away — and she’s going to meet Han and Chewie.
StarWars.com is excited to announce that Clarke, known for her stirring portrayal of Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, will join the upcoming untitled Han Solo Star Wars movie. Clarke’s role will round out a dynamic cast of characters that Han and Chewie will encounter on their adventures.
Clarke joins Alden Ehrenreich and Donald Glover — previously cast as Han Solo and Lando Calrissian, respectively — in the highly-anticipated film, which is set prior to the original Star Wars trilogy.
The untitled Han Solo movie, helmed by directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, is set for release »
- Derek Anderson
Deadly Dialogue: A Conversation on Cinema with Alec Gillis
19 hours ago
Hello, readers! Welcome back for the another installment of one our featured columns here at Daily Dead, Deadly Dialogue: A Conversation on Cinema, in which we catch up with notable folks from the horror and sci-fi genres—both in front of and behind the camera—to discuss the films that inspired them to become the artists they are today.
Throughout his career in special effects, which has now spanned over four decades, Alec Gillis has established himself as one of the premier artists of his generation, lending his talents on numerous films including Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, Cocoon, Invaders From Mars (1986), Aliens, Death Becomes Her, The Monster Squad, Alien Nation, Spider-Man, Pumpkinhead, Hollow Man, Starship Troopers, and several films in the Tremors franchise, among others.
During his career, Gillis has collaborated with some of the greatest talents in the industry—from Stan Winston to James Cameron, to Roger Corman »
- Heather Wixson
Official Trailer & Poster for Darren Lynn Bousman’s Abattoir
20 hours ago
A Frankenstein's monster of a home, Jebediah Crone's house of horrors is comprised of murder sites uprooted from their original locations. Based on his unsettling comic book series of the same name, Darren Lynn Bousman's Abattoir is teased in its official trailer and poster ahead of its December 9th release.
Synopsis: "An investigative reporter works to solve the mystery behind a mysterious man who has been buying houses where tragedies have occurred. Set in a world where it always feels like night, even in daylight hours, real estate reporter Julia Talben’s life is turned upside down when her family is brutally murdered. It is believed to be an open and close case, but Julia quickly realizes there is much more to this story when she returns to the crime scene to find the murder room deconstructed and physically removed from her sister’s home. This ignites an investigative »
- Derek Anderson
Watch: Selene & David Share a Crucial Conversation in First Clip from Underworld: Blood Wars
21 hours ago
"I'm finished with this war." "Well, it's not finished with you." In the first clip from Underworld: Blood Wars, Selene and David share a tense conversation about the escalating war between the lycans and the vampires.
Synopsis: "The next installment in the blockbuster franchise follows Vampire death dealer, Selene (Kate Beckinsale) as she fends off brutal attacks from both the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her. With her only allies, David (Theo James) and his father Thomas (Charles Dance), she must stop the eternal war between Lycans and Vampires, even if it means she has to make the ultimate sacrifice."
Directed by Anna Foerster from a screenplay by Cory Goodman, Underworld: Blood Wars stars Kate Beckinsale, Theo James, Lara Pulver, Tobias Menzies, Bradley James, James Faulkner, and Charles Dance. The fifth film in the Underworld franchise hits Us theaters on January 6th, 2017. Stay tuned to Daily Dead for more details. »
- Derek Anderson
The Void Acquired by Screen Media Films for Us Distribution
21 hours ago
A hospital's halls turn into creepy corridors of horror in The Void, which has been acquired by Screen Media Films for Us distribution following its recent world premiere at Fantastic Fest.
The Void is expected to hit theaters in early 2017. You can read the press below for full details on Screen Media Films acquiring The Void for Us distribution, and in case you missed them, check out Heather's Fantastic Fest review of the movie and her interview with the movie's co-writer/directors Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski, as well as producer Casey Walker.
Press Release: New York, November 18, 2016 – Screen Media Films acquired U.S. rights for the horror title “The Void”, which is written and directed by Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski and stars Aaron Poole, Ellen Wong, Kathleen Munroe, Stephanie Belding, and Kenneth Welsh, will be released in theaters day-and-date in Q1 2017. The film previously made its world premiere »
- Derek Anderson
Review: Hell House LLC Breathes New Life Into Found Footage Horror
23 hours ago
Thanks in large part to the overwhelming success of Paranormal Activity, the horror genre has been overflowing and oversaturated with found footage films. Cameras and editing equipment are now more accessible than ever before, so it’s only natural that independent filmmakers would explore the no-budget approach and try to strike the spot where Paranormal Activity’s lightning shattered the ground.
Unfortunately, that’s led to an overabundance of poorly executed movies made by filmmakers trying to make a quick buck rather than trying to make a good film. There have been a few diamonds in the rough, though, and thankfully Stephen Cognetti’s Hell House LLC is one of those rare gems.
On October 8th, 2009, a mysterious malfunction kills nearly every member of the Hell House crew during a haunted house tour’s opening night. Five years later, a documentary crew returns to the scene of the tragedy. While »
- BJ Colangelo
New Stills From the Vcr Board Game Horror Film Beyond The Gates
18 November 2016 12:54 PM, PST
A Vcr board game is the gateway to another realm of eerie entities and strange situations in Beyond the Gates. Ahead of its release this December from IFC Midnight, the new horror adventure film co-starring Barbara Crampton is teased in an official set of images.
Synopsis: "A retro-cool blast from the day-glo 1980s past, Beyond the Gates zaps viewers back to a time when VHS ruled, video stores were meccas for horror fans, and shocks came with a healthy dose of schlock. In the wake of their father’s mysterious disappearance, two estranged brothers—responsible Gordon (Graham Skipper of Almost Human) and reckless John (Chase Williamson of John Dies At The End)—reunite to sift through the contents of his stubbornly anachronistic VHS rental store. Among the inventory, they discover an interactive Vcr board game, which their father viewed just before he vanished. Intrigued, the boys pop in the tape, »
- Derek Anderson
New Behind-the-Scenes Video for Salem Season 3 Re-Examines “The Reckoning”
18 November 2016 12:28 PM, PST
The latest episode of Salem really went for (and dug deep into) the jugular, and in a new behind-the-scenes video, series co-creator / executive producer Adam Simon explains the most memorable moments from "The Reckoning."
"Salem Executive Producer Adam Simon explains episode 303 "The Reckoning".
"The third season of “Salem” dawns with the triumph of the witches' plan to remake the New World by bringing the devil to earth and making Salem his capital. But the devil is a liar, and instead of a New World free from murderous Puritan hypocrisy, his own plan will bring nothing but death and slavery with the ultimate aim of leading humanity to destroy itself. And there's only one person on earth who can beat the devil -- the very witch that birthed him, his mother, Mary Sibley. The only problem is—she's dead. Or is she?
“Salem” stars Janet Montgomery (Amateur Night, "Human Target," "Made in Jersey") as Mary Sibley, »
- Derek Anderson
Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital Release Details & Cover Art for Zombie Film Train To Busan
18 November 2016 11:28 AM, PST
A ferocious infection spreads on the rails in Train to Busan, and fans in the Us can climb aboard the new zombie film when Well Go USA releases it on digital platforms on December 13th, followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release on January 17th.
Press Release (via Home Theater Forum):Plano, Texas. (November 16, 2016) – Dubbed “… a fun, fast, tightly crafted genre film,” (Daniel Barnes, Sacramento News & Review), the critically-acclaimed, zombie apocalypse thriller Train To Busan debuts on digital December 13 and on Blu-ray™ and DVD January 17 from Well Go USA Entertainment. Certified Fresh (96%) on Rotten Tomatoes, horror fans can take a harrowing Train To Busan, where a group of terrified passengers must fight the zombie hordes to make it to their last bastion of refuge ... or so everyone hopes. The film that set the box office ablaze across Asia, smashed box office records in South Korea and became the biggest Korean film of all time, »
- Derek Anderson
Watch a Clip & Trailer from Scream Factory’s Intruder Blu-ray / DVD
18 November 2016 9:40 AM, PST
As a top-notch cellist, Elizabeth (Louise Linton) is used to handling the pressures of performing at a high level in front of large audiences. But the stress she encounters with a stranger in her home is a wholly different fear to conquer for the young woman in Travis Zariwny's Intruder, which is teased in a high-def clip and trailer ahead of its Blu-ray / DVD release from Scream Factory on November 22nd.
Intruder Blu-ray / DVD: "A young woman's quiet night in becomes a free-fall into fear in this disturbing home invasion thriller. After she lands her dream job, a young cellist (Louise Linton) settles in for a relaxing few days holed up in her apartment—but as a violent storm rages outside, she can't shake the feeling that someone is watching her every move. Cleverly toying with the rules of suspense, director Travis Z wrings maximum terror from everyone's worst »
- Derek Anderson
The 9th Life Of Louis Drax Blu-ray / DVD Release Details & Cover Art
18 November 2016 9:20 AM, PST
Louis Drax's uncanny ability to shake free of death was shown on the big screen earlier this year, and in February, Lionsgate Home Entertainment will release the mind-bending mystery that is The 9th Life of Louis Drax on Blu-ray (including Digital HD) and DVD.
According to Blu-ray.com, The 9th Life of Louis Drax will be released on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD on February 7th, 2017. Below, we have a look at the cover art and details on the release's bonus feature.
Special Feature (via Blu-ray.com):
"Making of The 9th Life of Louis Drax" Featurette"
“After surviving eight near-death accidents throughout his unlucky life, Louis Drax [Aiden Longworth] plunges off a steep cliff on his ninth birthday. While police investigate the cause of Louis’ near-fatal fall and the whereabouts of his violent father Peter [Aaron Paul], acclaimed neurologist Dr. Allan Pascal [Jamie Dornan] uses unorthodox techniques to try to tap into the boy »
- Derek Anderson
Watch: Behind-the-Scenes Video for Salem Season 3 Features The Sentinel
18 November 2016 8:38 AM, PST
It rose from the earth at the beginning of this season, and while viewers didn't know at the time what it was, they would soon come to know the brutality and fearsome focus of The Sentinel, who is featured in a new behind-the-scenes video for Salem Season 3.
"The third season of “Salem” dawns with the triumph of the witches' plan to remake the New World by bringing the devil to earth and making Salem his capital. But the devil is a liar, and instead of a New World free from murderous Puritan hypocrisy, his own plan will bring nothing but death and slavery with the ultimate aim of leading humanity to destroy itself. And there's only one person on earth who can beat the devil -- the very witch that birthed him, his mother, Mary Sibley. The only problem is—she's dead. Or is she?
“Salem” stars Janet Montgomery (Amateur Night, »
- Derek Anderson
Horror Highlights: Bh Tilt’s Incarnate Mannequin Challenge, Comet Network Contest, Radioactive Uppercut, Artwork by Maria Ivanova
18 November 2016 8:04 AM, PST
To celebrate the upcoming release of Brad Peyton's exorcism film Incarnate, Bh Tilt has thrown their hat into the mannequin challenge ring. Continue reading today's Horror Highlights to check out Blumhouse's video. We also have a contest for a prize pack from the Comet network, details on Radioactive Uppercut items at Designer Con, and a look at Maria Ivanova's ghoulish artwork.
Update on Bh Tilt's Incarnate: Mannequin Challenge: Synopsis: "A scientist with the ability to enter the subconscious minds of the possessed must save a young boy from the grips of a demon with powers never seen before while facing the horrors of his past."
Directed by Brad Peyton (San Andreas) from a screenplay by Ronnie Christensen, Incarnate stars Aaron Eckhart, Carice Van Houten, Catalina Sandino Moreno, David Mazouz, Keir O’Donnell, Matt Nable, and John Pirruccello. Produced by Jason Blum, Trevor Engelson, and Michael Seitzman, Incarnate »
- Tamika Jones
The Homicidal Homemaker Cooking Show: Learn How to Make Twin Peaks Black Lodge Pie
17 November 2016 5:34 PM, PST
Looking for the perfect slice of pie to go with your damn fine cup of coffee? Don't despair, because Kaci Hansen, aka The Homicidal Homemaker, has you covered with her Black Lodge pie recipe that's inspired by the beautifully bizarre world of Mark Frost and David Lynch's Twin Peaks.
From The Homicidal Homemaker: "Pour yourself a damn fine (and hot!) cup of coffee, and sit down with a slice of this decadent Twin Peaks Black Lodge Pie. With a flaky, buttery crust, rich chocolate filling, and tart cherries...this pie is really something!
To download the template used in the episode, the full recipe (including vegan options), head on over to www.TheHomicidalHomemaker.com...if you dare!"
Originally revealed earlier this year, the Twin Peaks Black Lodge pie is one of many frightfully festive recipes from The Homicidal Homemaker cooking show that we look forward to showcasing right here on Daily Dead. »
- Derek Anderson
Kelly Provides Strength & Reassurance in New Clips from Ash Vs Evil Dead Episode 208
17 November 2016 5:00 PM, PST
An asylum becomes a hunting ground in the next episode of Ash vs Evil Dead, and to get fans geared up for the carnage to come, Starz has released two new clips in which Kelly provides strength and reassurance to both Pablo and Linda.
Episode 208 – "Ashy Slashy" synopsis: "The team looks for Ash in an asylum and meet some crazy characters. They are all players in Baal’s attempt to break Ash and find the Necronomicon."
“Ash vs Evil Dead,” a 10-episode half-hour series, is the long-awaited follow-up to the classic horror film, The Evil Dead.
The second season roars back into action with Ash leaving his beloved Jacksonville and returning to his hometown of Elk Grove, Michigan. There, he confronts Ruby. The former enemies have to form an uneasy alliance as Elk Grove soon becomes the nucleus of evil.
The cast is led by Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead, “Burn Notice »
- Derek Anderson
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