2016 was chock-full of big blockbuster releases, many of which either failed to make a sizable profit or were incredibly divisive among audiences. But out of the ashes rose a beautiful flower: the indie film. Yes, independent movies had a wonderful year, some even breaking per-theater records and making their way onto my favorites of 2016 list, which also includes a Denis Villeneuve film, a comic book series, collectibles, an excellent comprehensive horror documentary, and more.
Arrival: Denis Villeneuve's Arrival is a beautiful take on language and how communication (or the lack of proper communication) can either doom or ensure our survival as human beings on this planet. The way Villeneuve tells a story is the perfect fit for a film like Arrival because its focus is small but the ideas are big, much like his previous works, Enemy, Sicario, and Prisoners.
My hope is that the takeaway from Arrival...
Arrival: Denis Villeneuve's Arrival is a beautiful take on language and how communication (or the lack of proper communication) can either doom or ensure our survival as human beings on this planet. The way Villeneuve tells a story is the perfect fit for a film like Arrival because its focus is small but the ideas are big, much like his previous works, Enemy, Sicario, and Prisoners.
My hope is that the takeaway from Arrival...
- 1/7/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Gather your fright-loving family members, fill your cup to the brim with egg nog, and find a comfy spot around the TV (or computer) screen, because enough horror movies to fill Santa's sleigh are coming to the streaming service Shudder this December, including Rob Zombie's 31, Bob Clark's Black Christmas, and many more.
Press Release: This December, there’s oh so much under Shudder’s tree. But before you get unwrapping, let’s shake the boxes a bit… We have something special for everyone, inside.
Love clowns? Coming exclusively to Shudder is Rob Zombie’s latest, 31, a vicious and characteristically Zombie film. Which is to say it’s dirty, mean and, from the get, right up in your face.
Looking to stay in? We’ve got a very special Shudder exclusive in Shrew's Nest. Directed by Juanfer Andrés & Esteban Roel (and produced by Alex de la Iglesia), this elegant,...
Press Release: This December, there’s oh so much under Shudder’s tree. But before you get unwrapping, let’s shake the boxes a bit… We have something special for everyone, inside.
Love clowns? Coming exclusively to Shudder is Rob Zombie’s latest, 31, a vicious and characteristically Zombie film. Which is to say it’s dirty, mean and, from the get, right up in your face.
Looking to stay in? We’ve got a very special Shudder exclusive in Shrew's Nest. Directed by Juanfer Andrés & Esteban Roel (and produced by Alex de la Iglesia), this elegant,...
- 12/2/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Residents of southern California, get pumped! Insomniac presents its annual Halloween festival and its centerpiece is Escape: Psycho Circus! This two-night event kicks off in San Bernardino on October 28th. Also: American Murder Song's extended tour dates, The ID autograph signing at Dark Delicacies, She Rises and Hidden in the Woods news, and a new trailer for Beyond the Walls.
Two-Night Escape: Psycho Circus Event Details: "Insomniac’s annual Halloween festival in Southern California, Escape: Psycho Circus is an over-the-top two-night nightmarish circus featuring some of the biggest DJs in the world – The Chainsmokers, Benny Benassi, Duke Dumont, Kaskade, Martin Solveig, Tiesto and so many more will join together for two nights of wicked fun at the Nos Events Center in San Bernardino October 28-29 this year.
Last year’s festival drew 90,000 attendees for an unforgettable psycho weekend, taking guests on a haunting musical journey and this year is likely to,...
Two-Night Escape: Psycho Circus Event Details: "Insomniac’s annual Halloween festival in Southern California, Escape: Psycho Circus is an over-the-top two-night nightmarish circus featuring some of the biggest DJs in the world – The Chainsmokers, Benny Benassi, Duke Dumont, Kaskade, Martin Solveig, Tiesto and so many more will join together for two nights of wicked fun at the Nos Events Center in San Bernardino October 28-29 this year.
Last year’s festival drew 90,000 attendees for an unforgettable psycho weekend, taking guests on a haunting musical journey and this year is likely to,...
- 10/21/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Thommy Hutson's The Id Debuts on Blu-ray October 25th. The psychological thriller stars Elm Street's Amanda Wyss as a lonely woman pushed beyond the breaking point.
Read the full details below.
From The Press Release
Hutson Ranch Media and Panic Ventures, Inc. have announced that Thommy Hutson's indie thriller The Id will debut on Blu-ray October 25th. Starring genre fave Amanda Wyss (Tina in Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street) as a lonely woman trapped in the abusive prison of her childhood home with her tyrannical father. A chance at real happiness sends her on a direct path with the confrontation she's avoided all her life, setting off a nightmarish world of nerve-shredding suspense and claustrophobic terror.
The Id, which won Best Thriller at The Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival, was directed by Hutson from a script by Sean H. Stewart and produced by Hutson and Daniel Farrands (The Haunting in Connecticut,...
Read the full details below.
From The Press Release
Hutson Ranch Media and Panic Ventures, Inc. have announced that Thommy Hutson's indie thriller The Id will debut on Blu-ray October 25th. Starring genre fave Amanda Wyss (Tina in Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street) as a lonely woman trapped in the abusive prison of her childhood home with her tyrannical father. A chance at real happiness sends her on a direct path with the confrontation she's avoided all her life, setting off a nightmarish world of nerve-shredding suspense and claustrophobic terror.
The Id, which won Best Thriller at The Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival, was directed by Hutson from a script by Sean H. Stewart and produced by Hutson and Daniel Farrands (The Haunting in Connecticut,...
- 10/13/2016
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Horror Decor's Halloween Line continues with Cuddle Creeps, garden flags, a Franken-candle, and more. Also in today's Horror Highlights: details on Terrortory and Queer Ghost Hunters, as well as Blu-ray release info for The Id.
Horror Decor's Second Wave of Halloween Items: From Horror Decor: “At Horror Decor, the place is overflowing with Halloween products over the last few weeks! From the Vintage Halloween Masks line and Rules of Halloween Candle Set, to the new Killer Pumpkin Ale Candle and Sleepy Hollow Garden Flag, the anticipation for All Hollows Eve is ramping up. Today, Horror Decor released Part 2 of their Halloween line.
First, they partnered up, once again, with Rondal Scott III from the Strange Kids Club to create another pair of Cuddle Creeps. These limited edition designs are only available during the Halloween season and will disappear on November 1st, so get your order in early.
Next, they introduced...
Horror Decor's Second Wave of Halloween Items: From Horror Decor: “At Horror Decor, the place is overflowing with Halloween products over the last few weeks! From the Vintage Halloween Masks line and Rules of Halloween Candle Set, to the new Killer Pumpkin Ale Candle and Sleepy Hollow Garden Flag, the anticipation for All Hollows Eve is ramping up. Today, Horror Decor released Part 2 of their Halloween line.
First, they partnered up, once again, with Rondal Scott III from the Strange Kids Club to create another pair of Cuddle Creeps. These limited edition designs are only available during the Halloween season and will disappear on November 1st, so get your order in early.
Next, they introduced...
- 10/3/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what's streaming on Netflix, we've got you covered.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
"Magic Mike Xxl"
Not everyone went out to see this one in a crowded theater of tittering fans. Perhaps you were waiting until Channing Tatum was available for a private showing at home? Ready or not, he's grinding your way October 6. The sequel features the usual suspects, plus Amber Heard, Donald Glover, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, Michael Strahan, Andie MacDowell, Elizabeth Banks, and Jada Pinkett Smith. The DVD and Blu-ray combo pack both include the special features "The Moves of Magic Mike Xxl" and "Georgia," and the Blu-ray also has an Extended Malik Dance Scene.
"Batkid Begins"
This should warm your heart. "Batkid Begins" is out on DVD on October 6. The documentary follows the one day, in one city, when the world came...
New on DVD and Blu-ray
"Magic Mike Xxl"
Not everyone went out to see this one in a crowded theater of tittering fans. Perhaps you were waiting until Channing Tatum was available for a private showing at home? Ready or not, he's grinding your way October 6. The sequel features the usual suspects, plus Amber Heard, Donald Glover, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, Michael Strahan, Andie MacDowell, Elizabeth Banks, and Jada Pinkett Smith. The DVD and Blu-ray combo pack both include the special features "The Moves of Magic Mike Xxl" and "Georgia," and the Blu-ray also has an Extended Malik Dance Scene.
"Batkid Begins"
This should warm your heart. "Batkid Begins" is out on DVD on October 6. The documentary follows the one day, in one city, when the world came...
- 10/5/2015
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
September 8th is shaping up to be another great week for horror and sci-fi fans as we’ve got a lot of great home entertainment releases to look forward to. The good folks over at Scream Factory have two great releases coming out on Tuesday, the Collector’s Edition Blu-ray of Wes Craven’s Shocker and Astron-6’s comedic homage to Giallo films, The Editor. For all you Jason Voorhees die-hards out there, not only do you have a special 2-Disc Collector’s edition of Crystal Lake Memories to look forward to, the original Friday the 13th films are also getting re-released in several double feature packages on Tuesday.
Other notable releases for September 8th include Supernatural: Season 10, Dressed to Kill from Criterion, Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV, and for those of you kids at heart out there, Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman is arriving on DVD as well.
Other notable releases for September 8th include Supernatural: Season 10, Dressed to Kill from Criterion, Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV, and for those of you kids at heart out there, Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman is arriving on DVD as well.
- 9/8/2015
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
In the realm of documentaries about horror movies, it seems unlikely that anyone will ever make anything quite as epic as Daniel Farrands’ Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th. This roughly seven-hour feature is the definitive behind-the-scenes look at Jason Voorhees’ bload-soaked cinematic rampage. Packed with interviews, clips, and a treasure-trove of other goodies, this is a must-own for Friday fans when it releases September 13. However, while Crystal Lake Memories may be the biggest horror movie documentary on the block, it’s hardly the only one. Join me today in looking at some other great documentaries about horror movies and filmmakers that are guaranteed to give you a whole new level of appreciation for your favorite fright...
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- 9/4/2015
- by Mike Bracken
- Movies.com
Crystal Lake Memories comes to DVD/Bluray on Sept. 9th.
Rlj Entertainment will be releasing Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History Of Friday The 13th on DVD and Blu-ray release on Sept. 8, 2015 and on Digital on Oct. 6, 2015. The film stars Sean S. Cunningham (Friday the 13th), Corey Feldman (Stand by Me), Wes Craven (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Robert Englund (Freddy ...
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Rlj Entertainment will be releasing Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History Of Friday The 13th on DVD and Blu-ray release on Sept. 8, 2015 and on Digital on Oct. 6, 2015. The film stars Sean S. Cunningham (Friday the 13th), Corey Feldman (Stand by Me), Wes Craven (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Robert Englund (Freddy ...
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- 8/9/2015
- by The Black Saint
- Horror News
“We have such sights to show you.” Have you ever wanted to look beyond the sights provided by Pinhead in Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II? If so, you’re in for a treat, as a new trailer has been released for Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II, an upcoming documentary exploring the first two movies in Clive Barker’s terrifying film franchise that stemmed from his 1986 horror novella, The Hellbound Heart.
It’s been over 25 years since Clive Barker wrote and directed the film adaptation of his own novella in 1987, so this seems like a great time to look back on the two films that spawned a popular horror film franchise. With over four hours of interviews and plenty of never before seen photos, Leviathan seeks to do for Pinhead and company what Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy and Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th...
It’s been over 25 years since Clive Barker wrote and directed the film adaptation of his own novella in 1987, so this seems like a great time to look back on the two films that spawned a popular horror film franchise. With over four hours of interviews and plenty of never before seen photos, Leviathan seeks to do for Pinhead and company what Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy and Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th...
- 5/7/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Can't get enough A Nightmare on Elm Street? You're not alone! A few years ago I had the good fortune to work on what has become the definitive horror documentary, Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy. Now the dark journey is about to continue in print form from one of its co-creators.
From the Press Release
Thommy Hutson, writer and producer of definitive genre docs such as Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy and Inside Story: Scream and producer of More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead and Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th, is excited to announce he is taking his journey down Elm Street a lot farther and in a whole new way.
Hutson has written a coffee table book detailing the original Wes Craven classic in a way no one has before. This over 200-page, hardcover tome is entitled...
From the Press Release
Thommy Hutson, writer and producer of definitive genre docs such as Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy and Inside Story: Scream and producer of More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead and Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th, is excited to announce he is taking his journey down Elm Street a lot farther and in a whole new way.
Hutson has written a coffee table book detailing the original Wes Craven classic in a way no one has before. This over 200-page, hardcover tome is entitled...
- 4/14/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
The holiday shopping season is officially upon us, and that means it's time to take a look back at the last year of Blu-ray releases to help you decide which packages will have the horror fans on your list grinning from ear-to-ear!
With the Xbox One, the PlayStation 4, the PlayStation 3, and really cheap standalone players all Blu-ray ready, there's never been a better time to make that jump into high definition. If you've been holding out, throw caution to the wind, kids! Blu is where it's at! If you already own the DVD of your favorite flick, is there a need to replace it with a Blu-ray? I'm here to answer all of your questions in the annual...
Before we get into my picks, let's take a second to explain how I rated them. They're broken down into three categories:
Can't Miss -- Must Haves: These are the cream of the crop!
With the Xbox One, the PlayStation 4, the PlayStation 3, and really cheap standalone players all Blu-ray ready, there's never been a better time to make that jump into high definition. If you've been holding out, throw caution to the wind, kids! Blu is where it's at! If you already own the DVD of your favorite flick, is there a need to replace it with a Blu-ray? I'm here to answer all of your questions in the annual...
Before we get into my picks, let's take a second to explain how I rated them. They're broken down into three categories:
Can't Miss -- Must Haves: These are the cream of the crop!
- 12/13/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The upcoming DVD/Blu-ray for the new special 'Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th' release has already been pushed back to September from its original slated 27 August slot. It'll now arrive (conveniently) on 13 September with a general public release following on 8 October. This at least gives fans a little more time to save up their pocket money in order to purchase this fantastic 3-disc boxset. And if you weren't already drooling in anticipation of seeing a 420 minute documentary as well as extended interviews with Robert Englund ('A Nightmare on Elm Street'), Kane Hodder, Wes Craven ('Scream'), Betsy Palmer and Sean S. Cunningham plus so many more then hopefully these newly released preview clips (6 in all) will push you right over the edge....
- 8/20/2013
- Horror Asylum
Crystal Lake Memories is an extensive Friday the 13th documentary that runs nearly 420 minutes. Originally scheduled for release in August, the Blu-ray/DVD release has moved to more fitting date in September:
“1428 Films, Panic Productions and Hutson Ranch Media have announced that the release date for Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th has been moved to Friday, September 13th, 2013. The documentary was originally slated for release on August 27th.
“Because of the scope of the show and in order to craft the best, most interesting and entertaining look at the films and TV series, it became necessary to give the post-production process a bit more time,” says producer Thommy Hutson. “Ultimately, though, we are thrilled with the show and can’t wait for fans to get back to camp – and we think Mrs. Voorhees and Jason would be happy with the new date!”
“Having spent well...
“1428 Films, Panic Productions and Hutson Ranch Media have announced that the release date for Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th has been moved to Friday, September 13th, 2013. The documentary was originally slated for release on August 27th.
“Because of the scope of the show and in order to craft the best, most interesting and entertaining look at the films and TV series, it became necessary to give the post-production process a bit more time,” says producer Thommy Hutson. “Ultimately, though, we are thrilled with the show and can’t wait for fans to get back to camp – and we think Mrs. Voorhees and Jason would be happy with the new date!”
“Having spent well...
- 8/9/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Back in 2010, a documentary on the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise called Never Sleep Again was released. With a main feature that ran four hours and a bonus features package that extended the two-disc affair's total running time to a whopping eight hours, Never Sleep Again became hands down the greatest horror documentary ever made, providing even the most die hard of Fred-heads with a wealth of knowledge that had never before been injected into those little suckling mouths on their arms. I can say this with 100% certainty because I am one of those lifelong Freddy fans, and I learned more from that documentary than I ever thought it was possible to learn. The final battle in Freddy vs Jason may have ended in a duel, even if Freddy was left without a body, but the no contest winner of the franchise documentary war was Never Sleep Again, which made...
- 7/9/2013
- by John Squires
- FEARnet
Good news, Friday fans! The official Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th is Now available for pre-order so do yourselves a big favor... break out your credit card and start chargin'!
With a running time of approximately seven hours, Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th explores each film -- from the seminal 1980 slasher hit to the 2009 reboot, including the hit syndicated television series -- in chronological order and promises to be the definitive retrospective on one of the most enduring horror franchises in motion picture history.
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Panic Productions and Hutson Ranch Media have launched pre-orders for Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th on its official website. The documentary, inspired by Peter M. Bracke’s bestselling book of the same name, promises to be the definitive retrospective on the long-running Friday the 13th franchise.
The...
With a running time of approximately seven hours, Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th explores each film -- from the seminal 1980 slasher hit to the 2009 reboot, including the hit syndicated television series -- in chronological order and promises to be the definitive retrospective on one of the most enduring horror franchises in motion picture history.
Click Here To Pre-order
Panic Productions and Hutson Ranch Media have launched pre-orders for Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th on its official website. The documentary, inspired by Peter M. Bracke’s bestselling book of the same name, promises to be the definitive retrospective on the long-running Friday the 13th franchise.
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- 7/8/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The 3-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack of 'Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th' is now available to pre-order over at the official site. And along with this great news comes all the necessary details of what we can expect to enjoy across the triple disc set of Jason Vorhees goodness. The special edition boxset is released in the Us from 27 August and features the full 420 minute documentary as well as nearly 4 hours of extended interview material (if purchased through the website). It's narrated by 'Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter' star Corey Feldman and includes interviews with 150 cast and crew members from the entire series that includes Robert Englund ('A Nightmare on Elm Street'), Kane Hodder, Wes Craven ('Scream'), the original Mrs Vorhees Betsy Palmer and of course series creator Sean S. Cunningham. The documentary was written and...
- 7/8/2013
- Horror Asylum
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