Horror Movies

The first trailer for director Ben Wheatley's latest film, A Field in England has been released, and we have it for you right here in all of its black and white spooky glory! Check it out, and look for more on this one really soon! From the Press Release Drafthouse Films, the film distribution arm of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, announced the acquisition of North American rights to original horror film A Field in England. This is the fourth feature film from writer/director Ben Wheatley, whose credits include the highly acclaimed tour-de-force thriller Kill List, the Edgar Wright-produced 2012 Cannes Film Festival selection Sightseers, and a segment in anthology horror film The ABCs of Death. Billed as "a psychedelic trip into magic and madness," A Field in England follows a group of English Civil War soldiers in the 17th century who are captured by an alchemist and led into a vast mushroom field, where they fall victim to violent and nightmarish forces. A theatrical and VOD release is planned for 2013. With a new feature, the 8-figure-budgeted sci-fi/action epic Freak Shift, currently in pre-production, Wheatley and producers Claire Jones & Andy Starke assembled A Field in England with financing via Film4's talent and ideas arm Film4.0 headed up by Anna Higgs. The film stars Reece Shearsmith ("The League of Gentlemen") and Kill List's Michael Smiley and features Julian Barrett ("The Mighty Boosh") in a small role. Wheatley's work has been lauded by both critics and moviegoers, placing him at the forefront of a new wave in contemporary cinema emerging from the festival circuit dubbed "art-house horror." Chris Hewitt of Empire Magazine has proclaimed, "In only three years, Ben Wheatley has gone from unknown to one of the UK's most exciting, hilarious and most violently disturbing filmmakers." "When we world-premiered Ben's debut feature Down Terrace at Fantastic Fest in 2009, he deservedly won top prize, the AMD Next Wave award. We knew we were witnessing the debut of a major talent," says Fantastic Fest Founder and Drafthouse Films CEO Tim League, "Ben represents the ideal filmmaker we love to support at Drafthouse Films and fully embodies our unique brand - a visionary who compounds genre themes and artfully unusual sensibilities. We are incredibly honored to be working with him to release A Field In England." "I'm very excited to be working with Drafthouse on A Field in England. They are a great company who have released some groundbreaking films over the last few years. I went to Fantastic Fest in 2009 wanting to visit a cinema I'd read about for years (and to buy up as many Mondo posters as I was allowed to take on the plane); I came away with the start of a career. Drafthouse is a name that will always be special to me, and I'm really happy to be working side by side with them," says Wheatley. Anna Higgs from Film 4.0 says, "One of the central strands of Film4.0 is to work with directors and producers in new and agile ways, so it's fitting that we can work with Ben, who is one of the industry's most original and exciting filmmakers. A Field in England is a brilliantly compelling story that builds on Ben's innovative work to date; I'm excited to be working with him and Rook Films to forge new paths across development, production, and distribution. So it's of course a brilliant fit that we're working with the always dynamic Drafthouse again, having released Four Lions with them in 2010." VISIT THE EVILSHOP @ AMAZON! Got news? Click here to submit it! Walk away in the comments below!

Yes, you read that headline right... Steven Spielberg is now in production on "Halo: The Television Series," which will be a LIVE ACTION television series that will launch exclusively on the Xbox One. In case you have been living under a rock for the last several years, Halo follows a pretty intense storyline... Mankind is being destroyed by a conglomerate of alien races all under the flag of the Covenant. A human starship is under attack and has no chance to survive, and now the only hope for mankind is for the Spartan-II forged Master Chief to make sure the Covenant forces do not get a hold of the ship's AI and thus find the location of Earth. But the survivors of the Pillar of Autumn are stranded on a bizarre alien planet mankind calls Halo, and everything is stacked against them. It becomes a desperate battle as the brave crew, lead by the Master Chief and the AI Cortana, try to survive the Covenant's assault. More on the series as it comes! VISIT THE EVILSHOP @ AMAZON! Got news? Click here to submit it! Finish the fight in the comments section below.

Directed by: Anthony J. Rickert-Epstein Written by: Renae Geerlings, Tyler Mane Featuring: Tyler Mane, Muse Watson, Derek Mears, Leslie Easterbrook, Renae Geerlings, Susan Angelo, Alex Saxon In early May, Dallas hosts a huge horror convention called Texas Frightmare Weekend. TFW always features some of the most prominent and exciting guests in the horror genre as well as some terrific screenings, and this year was no exception. One of TFW's best screenings this year was an "affiliate event" held at an off-site location. At the Texas Theater in Oak Cliff, about 30 minutes from the convention venue, a large group of people sat in a historic screening room and watched Compound Fracture, the first independent horror film produced by horror veteran Tyler Mane's new production company, Mane Entertainment. Mane made a name for himself in the world of pro-wrestling before starring as Sabretooth in X-Men and as Michael Myers in both of Rob Zombie's controversial Halloween films. Producing is simply the latest venture for the towering stuntman and actor. His wife and co-writer, Renae Geerlings, was in attendance with Mane, as was co-star Susan Angelo, and the three were happy to unleash their film on an unsuspecting audience after a brief introduction. Compound Fracture is the story of Michael Wolffsen (Mane) and his spirited fianceé, Juliette (Geerlings), who have become the unlikely guardians of Michael's moody emo-rocker nephew, Brandon (Alex Saxon), in the wake of his mother Chloe's (Susan Angelo) murder at the hands of her husband, William (Derek Mears). Michael left home as soon as he was old enough to do so legally, abandoning his eccentric father, Gary (Muse Watson), to live alone on the huge, security-enforced family compound. Gary has remarried to Annabelle (Leslie Easterbrook), a tolerant and good-natured woman who is now at the end of her rope with Gary's abuse as his mind deteriorates; Michael is returning home against his will to care for his ailing father and relieve Annabelle from her burden. Upon arriving, however, things are not as Michael last saw them. Gary's strange ways have evolved into full-blown obsession with the occult and magick, and he has completely outfitted the compound with state-of-the-art technology to ward against intruders. He is paranoid, delusional and more abusive than ever, unable to tell reality from his fearful hallucinations, and Michael's patience with his father's state of mind wears thin quickly. As Annabelle makes plans to leave her abusive husband, the family comes to realize that there is more to the story than they ever knew and that Gary may not be as insane as they believed. The menacing figure of William is stalking young Brandon, unhappy that the boy escaped his clutches in the first place. The problem with that is that William isn't exactly alive, and Michael and his family have to figure out how to protect their own against someone they can't fight. A film like Compound Fracture is difficult to review due to the amount of plot twists and character arcs layered within; I went into the film knowing nothing about it and thus I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Geerling's writing is deft and clever, and it takes a lot of interesting turns throughout the development of the story. She weaves Nordic mythology, occult concepts and supernatural suspense into the drama of family turmoil and domestic abuse, creating an intricate tapestry that allows the more-than-capable cast to actually play with the characters they've been given. Michael is strong and dominant, but also sensitive and vulnerable; Juliette is playful and mischievous, but also a powerful and intelligent female character. William is a terrifying foe, and as established through countless roles as a stuntman and character actor, Derek Mears has a way of conveying absolute malice with just a glance of his eyes or a tilt of his head, and he cuts an intimidating figure

We told you about the child-driven terror tale Absence yesterday, and now we have a quick look at the first artwork for it. Mind you, it's really low-res, but we'll be swapping it out with the high-resolution version as soon as we get it! Directed by Jimmy Loweree from a script by Loweree and and Jake Moreno, Absence stars Erin Way, Eric Matheny, Ryan Smale, and Stephanie Scholz. Look for it in limited theatrical release on July 5, 2013. Synopsis In Jimmy Loweree’s striking horror feature debut ABSENCE, doctors are baffled when a young expectant mother, Liz (Erin Way, “Alphas”), wakes to find her nearly-to-term pregnancy disappear overnight. The police are investigating the situation as a missing child case and only her husband, Rick (Eric Matheny, J. Edgar), and brother, Evan (Ryan Smale, Damage), trust her version of events. Told in the “found footage” style, Evan looks for answers by filming his sister’s experience. The trio embark upon a trip to the mountains to escape the attention of the police and prying neighbors. When the trip spins out of control, they realize that whatever happened with Liz and her baby isn’t over. None of them are safe. VISIT THE EVILSHOP @ AMAZON! Got news? Click here to submit it! Disappear into the comments section below.

The wait is over! The Xbox reveal is currently happening, and we've got the first pictures of the system AND the controller right here for you right now. Gotta say it... this thing is SEXY. Check it out now! Look for a full report of the Xbox reveal event once it's over, but for now... check out this thing! Look at it! The technology announced thus far is mammoth. The horror gaming potential this thing has is literally through the roof. Enough talk... scroll down. Look. Drool. Start saving your cash! Hopefully a price point will be announced today. We will do our best to keep you posted as it goes along as we get more info! Things are looking insane, kids! Stay tuned! VISIT THE EVILSHOP @ AMAZON! Got news? Click here to submit it! Get lucky in the comments section below!

The first season of "Bates Motel" came to a stunning end last night, and we are already chomping at the bit for Season 2 to begin! In the meantime here's a look "inside" Episode 1.10, "Midnight." In the below video you'll learn from the writers and actors just how far Norma would go with her back up against the wall and uncover how Sheriff Romero's moral compass guides the inner workings of the town. You'll also hear the writers' thoughts on Norman's behavior in the final moments of the season finale. The series stars Academy Award nominee Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air, The Departed), Freddie Highmore (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Finding Neverland), Max Thieriot (Disconnect), Olivia Cooke (Blackout), and Nicola Peltz (The Last Airbender). “Bates Motel” is produced by Universal Television for A&E Network. Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin serve as executive producers for Carlton Cuse Productions. "Bates Motel" Episode 1.10 - "Midnight" (aired 5/20/13) Romero decides to take action; Norman takes Emma to the dance; Norman gets a ride home from Miss Watson. For more info visit "Bates Motel" on AEtv.com and "like" "Bates Motel" on Facebook. VISIT THE EVILSHOP @ AMAZON! Got news? Click here to submit it! Go psycho in the comments section below!

We told you a couple of months ago that the MPAA had branded the upcoming cinéma vérité effort Lucky Bastard with the dreaded NC-17 rating, but the show must go on, right? Check out some new video goodies and the latest one-sheet right here! From the Press Release Vineyard Haven, LLC, has announced the April 5, 2013, Los Angeles theatrical release of LUCKY BASTARD, a “found footage” thriller taking place behind the scenes of a porn website. The film is rated NC-17 by the Motion Picture Association of America for explicit sexual content. LUCKY BASTARD is the directorial debut for Robert Nathan (Law & Order), the Peabody-winning, Emmy-nominated veteran writer. The film stars Don McManus (The Shawshank Redemption) as the proprietor of a website that invites fans to have sex with porn stars. Jay Paulson ("Mad Men") plays Dave, an eager young fan given a chance to have sex with the fabulous Ashley Saint, played by Betsy Rue (My Bloody Valentine). Everyone gets more than they bargained for from the seemingly mild-mannered Dave...to gruesome results. “LUCKY BASTARD defies categorization in its blend of suspense, drama, social commentary and humor in the ‘found-footage’ format,” said Vineyard Haven’s Lukas Kendall, the film’s co-writer and executive producer. “We decided to take the film directly to audiences as it plays exceedingly well as a communal, theatrical experience.” “LUCKY BASTARD is a mix of themes that epitomize independent filmmaking,” said Robert Nathan, also a co-writer and executive producer. “The film offers a reflective take on the deepest currents in our society: its preoccupation with sexual desire, the commoditization of sexuality, and humiliation as a product of commerce.” The film carries the rarely used NC-17 rating. “There was a time when the most important and relevant pictures—Midnight Cowboy, A Clockwork Orange and Last Tango In Paris—were rated X, the precursor to NC-17,” said Kendall. “We have a long way to go to measure up to those masterpieces, but our society should have a place for thoughtful artistic dramas for adult audiences. Our film has less sex than the average late-night cable erotica—and no actual sex—but the rating is appropriate, and we proudly accept it.” LUCKY BASTARD opens April 5, 2013, at Vintage Cinemas’ Los Feliz 3 Cinemas, 1822 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027. Synopsis Mike (Don McManus) runs the Lucky Bastard website; Dave (Jay Paulson) is a young fan given a chance to have sex with a porn actress, and Ashley Saint (Betsy Rue) is the porn star who reluctantly agrees to participate in the website’s “have sex with a porn star” contest. In the end everyone gets more than they bargained for when the seemingly mild-mannered Dave is irrevocably transformed by his experience. When, as Ashley predicted, Dave becomes humiliated, his personality is transformed; and he seeks revenge on his tormentors. In this world, where everyone is safe within its borders, an outsider poses the ultimate danger. VISIT THE EVILSHOP @ AMAZON! Got news? Click here to submit it! Get lucky in the comments section below!

The CineCoup Film Accelerator competition is coming down to the wire, and while there are some real gems in the top 10, we all know which film has to win! WolfCop writer & director Lowell Dean very kindly made himself available for an email Q&A session this weekend. I think my “please move production to Vancouver and let me be an extra” begging was subtle, but I’ll let you decide – read on for 10 questions and answers with Lowell. AQ: The script, effects & costumes and the production design for the film seems pretty evolved, based on what we can see in the trailer and the scene for the “Speechless” mission. What sort of pre-production tasks are you holding off on until WolfCop is inevitably selected as the winner in June? LD: I love your confidence. I have yet to do any storyboarding for WolfCop. For 13 Eerie (my first feature) we storyboarded every single action sequence or moment of action. We did it with drawing, acting and action figures, which was a fun way to storyboard! I plan to board at least every beat of action, and ideally I’d love to storyboard most of the movie if our schedule permits it. Despite its “small town America” setting, how much of the film’s aesthetic is rooted in Saskatchewan? Assuming WolfCop wins, will you keep the production there, or are there reasons you might choose (or be compelled by CineCoup’s “Accelerated Production” process) to move everything to a different province? The aesthetic is inspired by the look and feel of small town Saskatchewan – a quaint community on the edge of a dense, mysterious forest. I think of it as Saskatchewan mixed with a bit of Twin Peaks. While I would love to film here, Saskatchewan currently has no competitive film tax credit. So there is a possibility we will have to shoot WolfCop somewhere else. It is a truly Saskatchewan story, and my dream is to shoot it here. I’m just not sure how realistic that is right now. CineCoup seems like it’s been hands-off in terms of restricting the content and themes of the participating films. Is WolfCop likely to be rated PG-13 or R? What sort of audience will the completed film be geared for? I want it to be a true blue horror film. An R rating. Like the films that inspire it (An American Werewolf in London, Scream). A lot of it can be mysterious and implied – which will help with our lower budget. You don’t need to have incessant violence or gore, but when you’ve got a werewolf running around you need those chaotic visceral moments of violence to really drive home the power and danger of the character. I see (late) teen boys loving this movie. They may be the key demographic. But I’m in my 30s and I really want to see it too! How much of Werewolf Lou’s design came from Emersen Ziffle’s vision, versus input from Bernie, Lowell and Hugh? Are there any enhancements to the werewolf makeup effects that an expanded budget might permit? (not that any are needed!) The best part about Emersen and I being good friends is we hang out often, and have talked WolfCop for a year now over coffee and makeup tests, honing the look. That has been a big advantage of shooting a teaser trailer and then having our actor Leo Fafard do a couple personal appearances as WolfCop (at our CineCoup Top 40 Party in Regina and then at the Calgary Expo for Top 15). We’ve been tweaking the whole time. I can tell Emersen a few key details about the character, and he’s read the script and he can then go and create his magic. He knows what he is doing. Emersen suggested a muscle suit, which has worked wonders for the character’s physique and overall physicality as WolfCop. I don’t think a big budget will really change how the character looks, it might just afford us the time and tests to perfect the look of him. He’s very close now to his look for the final film. What are some of the advantages and disadvanta

The survival horror game The Forest will have players stranded on a deserted island inhabited by dangerous genetic mutants. The game promises to be a new kind of horror experience and is set to release an Alpha version for PC in 2013. The Forest is an open world survival horror game currently in development for PC. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator. Enter a living, breathing forest with changing weather patterns, plants that grow and die. Tides that roll in and out with the day/night cycle. Below ground explore a vast network of caves and underground lakes. Features Complete player freedom: Chop down trees to build a camp, or start a fire to keep warm. Scavenge food to keep yourself from starving. Find and plant seeds to grow food. Build a small shelter or a large ocean side fortress. decorate your home with found items. Lay traps and defenses to keep a safe perimeter. Immersive Gameplay: Explore and build during the day. Defend your base at night. Craft weapons and tools. Bunker down during the evening or bring the fight directly to the enemy. Fight or Hide: Use stealth to evade enemies, or engage them directly with crude weapons built from sticks and stones. A new type of open world, survival horror experience: Defend yourself against a clan of genetic mutant enemies that have beliefs, families and morals and that appear almost human. To learn more, visit the official The Forest website. VISIT THE EVILSHOP @ AMAZON! Got news? Click here to submit it! Try and survive in the comments section below.

With The Twilight Saga mercifully over and done (at least for now), it's interesting to see which directions its former stars will take. Next up to dip his toe into the horror-themed waters is one of the younger wolves in the pack, BooBoo Stewart, in his new film Devil's Door. Directed by Elias Matar (Ashes) and produced by Jack Reher (writer - Red Machine, Wet House), Devil's Door stars the aforementioned and pictured Stewart along with Aldo Gonzales ("Anger Management," "Sons of Anarchy"), the lovely Barbara Nedeljakova (Hostel), and Nicholas Turturro ("Blue Bloods," Takers, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry). Devil's Door is described as "an elevated psychological thriller in the vein of a hyper-stylized and grittier version of Death Wish set against the graffiti painted streets of Los Angeles." More on this one as we get it! VISIT THE EVILSHOP @ AMAZON! Got news? Click here to submit it! Open doors in the comments section below.