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Exclusive: Cast for indie horror pic If it Bleeds has rounded out, and we have a first-look shot from the set, which you can see above.

Nadia Teichmann (Ice Nine Kills Presents: Welcome to Horrorwood), Russell Todd (Chopping Mall), LeeAnna Vamp (Ghosted), Jose Mangin (Ice Nine Kills: A Work of Art), Elle Fox (Little Bites) and Derek ‘Flash Garments’ Shaw (Lord Have Mercy II) have joined Matthew Hersh’s directorial debut.

The film follows follows genre actor Catherine Corcoran as a young and ambitious news reporter Diane Winters and her cameraman (Justin Miles), who uncover a mysterious series of gruesome murders that unfold throughout the course of a chaotic and violent day, and become players in the sinister situation along the way. Each segment showcases one of the crime scenes and explores horror subgenres along the way.

The “anthology-style” thriller already features the likes of Corcoran, Miles, Doug Jones, Dee Wallace,...

Among HBO's earliest original series successes was the horror anthology series "Tales from the Crypt," which ran from 1989 to 1996. The show adapted material from '50s comic book publisher EC Comics, which included "The Vault of Horror" and, of course, "Tales from the Crypt." Each episode is hosted by the undead Kryptkeeper (John Kassir), a cackling corpse who introduces the various stories to the audience. Taking advantage of its premium cable platform, "Tales for the Crypt" was able to depict more graphic content than most horror shows at the time.

Across its seven seasons, "Tales from the Crypt" featured impressive talent, in terms of actors, directors, writers, and producers. Every episode is a self-contained story, often involving morality plays with the greedy and wicked gruesomely punished by the end. With over 90 episodes, "Tales from the Crypt" consistently put out strong horror television, with many fan-favorite episodes. Here are the best...

Get ready to shriek in delight at this year’s Hometown Haunts & Hops Horror Convention, descending upon Mayflower Brewing Company in Plymouth, Ma on September 21st from 1-7 Pm! As the autumn shadows grow longer, join fellow horror enthusiasts in a celebration that’s sure to be even more thrilling than last year’s inaugural event.

This year, we’re commemorating the 35th anniversary of “Tales From the Crypt” with our marquee guest, John Kassir, the unmistakable voice behind the iconic Crypt Keeper. Brace yourself for an electrifying encounter with this legendary figure in horror history.

As the Only horror convention on the South Shore of Massachusetts, this one-of-a-kind event promises a spine-chilling experience, blending celebrity guests, live podcasts, ghastly decor, and, of course, delicious beer from Mayflower Brewing Company. If you’re a fan of all things spooky, this is the place to be!

The convention will feature an...

The Long Beach Convention Center buzzed with an electrifying autumnal energy as Midsummer Scream 2024 opened its doors to a sea of horror fans and Halloween lovers. From July 26th to 28th, this grand celebration welcomed a record-breaking 50,000 attendees into a world of spooky wonders and terrifying treats. In this two-part series, Erica Vilkus explore the scares, the sights, and the star-studded panels that made Midsummer Scream an unforgettable experience. Get ready to dive into the eerie excitement and discover why this convention is a must for for anyone that takes Horror or Halloween seriously.

Midsummer Scream 2024 is one of the largest Halloween and horror events in the United States. 50,000 darkly inclined folks packed the Long Beach Convention Center the weekend of July 26th-28th to indulge in spooky treats of all kinds. Of course, a horror-focused event is bound to have its fair share of scares and laughs but the...

After 25 years, every generation of Reefer Madness: The Musical gathered this week in Hollywood to celebrate the show’s milestone anniversary and a new age of cannabis.

During Tuesday’s Reefer Madness Legacy Concert in Hollywood, the cast and creators of the cult stage musical performed some beloved songs from the show, as well as some cut numbers, and revealed some hilarious behind-the-scenes secrets.

According to Og director Andy Fickman, who served as the evening’s emcee, Mary Lane star Kristen Bell chipped her tooth on a pullout couch in her trailer while filming the 2005 Showtime movie musical adaptation. Although the actress wanted to repair the tooth with superglue and continue filming, Fickman insisted she go to a professional.

Fickman also revealed that movie was made under the caveat that they film on the same Vancouver, Canada set previously used for the pilot of The L Word (2004-2009). The director...

Vivienne Jolie-Pitt is willing to put in the work to make her dreams come true, even though her mom is theeeee Angelina Jolie. It may not be the coolest job in the world, but the 16-year-old is apparently excited to get her theater dreams rolling

Vivienne Jolie-Pitt – Serves As Usher At Reunion Concert For ‘Reefer Madness: The Musical’

The 16-year-old daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt was seen helping people find their seats at the ‘Reefer Madness: The Musical’ reunion concert on Tuesday, July 30. She was also seen chatting with some of the other employees during the show.

The report was published by People, as the magazine had writers on hand at the event which was held at The Whitley in Hollywood, California.

The evening was filled with songs and stories from the original cast members who first starred in the musical 25 years ago.

The original casts include Kristen Bell,...

Exclusive: Indie horror film If It Bleeds has added four to its cast.

Khleo Thomas (Holes), Vanessa Decker (Stiletto), Adam Bucci (Brute 1976) and Maren Altman have joined lead actress Catherine Corcoran (Terrifier) in Matthew Hersh’s debut feature, which is billed as an “anthology-style” thriller.

It also stars Justin Miles, Krsy Fox, (Terrifier 3), Kirby Bliss Blanton (The Green Inferno), Gigi Gustin, (Night of the Missing) and genre staples Doug Jones (The Shape of Water) Bonnie Aarons (The Nun), Dee Wallace, (Cujo), John Kassir (Tales from the Crypt) and Constance Forsland (Village of the Damned).

If It Bleeds follows genre actor Corcoran as young and ambitious news reporter Diane Winters and her cameraman Simon (Miles), as they uncover a mysterious series of gruesome murders that unfold throughout the course of a chaotic and violent day. As events unfold, the duo become players in a sinister situation even...

Halloween may be five months away, but the Halloween season begins 26th July 2024 to 28th July 2024 with Midsummer Scream. The world’s largest Halloween and horror convention, has unveiled its official app, which allows attendees to plan and schedule their spook-filled days at this year’s event — and with all there is to do, a schedule is a must.

The Midsummer Scream app can be downloaded free for Apple and Android devices. To download, guests can either search the Apple or or Google Play app stores for “Midsummer Scream,” or download links provided at midsummerscream.org/app (a link to an online, app-less version can be found at that link).

“It’s shaping up to be our most thrilling Midsummer Scream yet,” said David Markland, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Midsummer Scream. “We have almost 100 hours of different panels, presentations, and performances, over 300 vendors to browse from, along with haunted houses to visit.

A statue of the Crypt Keeper, the host of HBO’s horror series Tales from the Crypt, was stolen Sunday from the Mystic Museum in Burbank.

The museum is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the return of the statue. Museum officials ask anyone with information to contact the Burbank Police Department.

“The police are doing what they can,” the museum wrote on Instagram. But they need “the help of the horror community & our friends to get the word out.”

There is video of the theft. Footage shows a man walking to the back of the museum, then stuffing the statue in a bag and walking out.

John Kassir, the voice of the Crypt Keeper in the TV series, commented on the museum’s Instagram post, threatening the thief: “I can make your afterlife very uncomfortable.”

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For one night only, Reefer Madness is taking a trip back to its musical roots.

Kristen Bell and Christian Campbell are reuniting onstage July 30 for a Reefer Madness: The Musical 25th anniversary concert in celebration of their new Los Angeles revival getting extended through August 18 at The Whitley.

Bell and Campbell will return alongside fellow alums Harry S. Murphy, John Kassir, Lori Alan, Stacy Sibley, Larry Poindexter, Samantha Harris, Aukai Cain, Elijah Myles Breckel and Paul Nygro, according to Playbill. More guests will be announced soon.

The ensemble will perform songs and share stories, accompanied by musicians Nathan Wang, Sid Sosa, Jordan Lamoureux and Phil Morore, with music director David Lamoureux. An after-party will be held at the Victory Garden, the immersive theater’s outdoor lounge.

In 1999, Campbell first starred as Jimmy Harper in Reefer Madness: The Musical when it debuted in L.A. Bell joined the production as Mary Lane...

One of the directors of the Screambox horror movie Night of the Missing, Matthew Hersh makes his feature directorial debut with If It Bleeds, which grows its cast this week.

Bonnie Aarons (The Nun), John Kassir (Tales from the Crypt), Kirby Bliss Blanton (The Green Inferno), Gigi Gustin (American Grit) and Andy Davoli (The Sopranos) have joined the previously announced Doug Jones (Hellboy), Dee Wallace (Cujo), Catherine Corcoran (Terrifier), Justin Miles (Adult Swim’s Yule Log) and Krsy Fox (Bury the Bride).

If It Bleeds is said to be “an anthology-style crime thriller.”

“The film follows Corcoran’s Diane Winters and her cameraman Simon, played by Miles, as they uncover a mysterious series of gruesome murders that unfold throughout the course of a chaotic and violent day. As events unfold, the duo become players in a sinister situation even more menacing than either one could have imagined.”

Night of the Missing...

Lada Guruden Singh Steps Down From Sony Pictures India Role

Lada Guruden Singh has stepped down from his role as General Manager, Sony Pictures International Productions (Spip), India, where he oversaw local production, and has entered a producing deal with the studio. At Spip India, Singh has been instrumental in acquiring and developing superhero IP Shaktimaan while other projects included the remake of Spanish hit Campenoes and Chetan Bhagat’s One Indian Girl. Singh also expanded Sony Pictures’ footprint in Telugu with breakout hit Major and spearheaded the studio’s debut in Tamil with Amaran which is due for release later this year. Said Singh: “I am grateful to Sony for its belief and support as I chart a new producer path, beginning with the films I set up at studio itself… My producing role will allow me to chase clutter breaking IPs and produce larger than life theatricals that cut across languages,...

James Wan is developing a dark remake of The Munsters titled 1313. This could be the first television project in the franchise to actually come to fruition after several failed attempts since 2004. James Wan's 1313 could blend well with the modern horror trend of the "social thriller."

The upcoming The Munsters reboot produced by James Wan could break a 20-year-old sitcom curse. Although Wan is a prolific producer, he is best known as the director that kicked off the major horror franchises Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring in addition to helming Furious 7, Aquaman, and Aquaman 2. As a producer, he has largely overseen titles in the horror genre, including the viral killer doll movie M3GAN, the Netflix slasher There's Someone Inside Your House, and the Prime Video reboot series I Know What You Did Last Summer.

It was recently announced that Wan was in development on a Munsters reboot titled 1313. The project...

Midsummer Scream, the World’s Largest Halloween and Horror Convention, Returns to Southern California July 26th-28th 2024

Passes on Sale Beginning March 2nd 2024 for Three Days of Fright-Filled Fun; Limited-Time Special Rate for General Admission Passes Available

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It’s never too early to begin thinking about Halloween, and thousands of haunt-lovers will get first looks at what this year’s spooky season has to offer during Midsummer Scream, which announced its return to the Long Beach Convention Center July 26th to July 28th 2024.

Passes for Midsummer Scream will be available beginning Saturday at www.MidsummerScream.com, with a special early purchase discount of 40% for General Admission passes. In addition, non-discounted VIP “Gold Bat” passes, which sold out in 2023, will also be available beginning Saturday.

The seventh annual Midsummer Scream — the world’s largest Halloween and horror convention — promises a weekend filled with unparalleled excitement and spooky surprises,...

Grab a doobie, Reefer Madness is coming to Los Angeles.

To mark the show’s 25th anniversary, members of the original creative team are reuniting for a limited eight-week engagement at the Whitley in Los Angeles that opens on May 30. Back are Kristen Bell, Christian Campbell and Alan Cumming, who will produce alongside creators Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney. Andy Fickman, who directed 2005’s Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical, will also produce with America Olivo Campbell.

Spencer Liff, a veteran choreographer with credits on everything from So You Think You Can Dance? to Spring Awakening, will direct and choreograph the revival. The production team includes original cast member Wendy Parker as executive producer, with Maia Falconi-Sachs, Matthew Rosenthal and Nick Padgett taking co-producer credits. David Lamoureux will serve as music director, and Maxx Reed as associate director and choreographer.

The musical, with book and lyrics by Murphy, and book and music by Studney,...

In Fritz Kiersch's bonkers 1984 horror film "Children of the Corn," the small town of Gatlin, Nebraska is taken over by a gaggle of murderous children. Gatlin's kids have killed the town's grown-ups at the behest of an off-screen deity named He Who Walks Behind the Rows, some kind of harvest-related being that demands death and blood. The kiddie cult is headed by Isaac (John Franklin), a soft-spoken Quaker type who quietly decrees violent action from his flock. Isaac would eventually be betrayed by his gruff lieutenant Malachi (Courtney Gaines) who ties Isaac to a cross. Franklin would reprise his role in 1999 for "Children of the Corn 666: Isaac's Return.

Franklin has had a respectable acting career since his Corny debut, having played multiple voice roles in the '80s, as well as Cousin Itt in 1991's "The Addams Family." Franklin also showed up in the notorious cult film "Tammy and the T-Rex...

The JoBlo Original covering Tales from the Crypt‘s physical media releases was Written by Paul Bookstaber, Edited by Lance Vlcek, and Narrated by Kier Gomes.

Back in 1989 a horror anthology series hit HBO network and took the horror world by storm. Maybe you heard of it? Doesn’t ring a bell? Its intro is made of nightmare fuel as the camera treks through its main gate, which ascends to a broken-down, deteriorated mansion as lightning cackles through the night sky. We enter this amusement park of horrors, cobwebs draped alongside the walls, creeks and strange noises echoing about, eerie atmosphere soaking up the screen, and we enter a false trap door. Now when I was younger, I think I was close to shitting my pants because here or there as we descend down these stairs into this abyss, and we go through a room here and there. And then right then and there,...

Created by Ton Ruegger and overseen by executive producer Steven Spielberg, "Tiny Toon Adventures" debuted in September of 1990, marking a sea change in mainstream TV animation. "Tiny Toons," tapping into 1990s trends toward self-awareness, regularly addressed its own status as a cartoon show, and the characters would frequently give side-eyes to the audience, extract scripts on camera, or even exit their animation cels to cause havoc for the animators. The show's regular obliteration of the fourth wall reflected — and guided — the prevailing winking sarcasm of the 1990s, making it (and I am not exaggerating) a vital and definitive text of the decade. It's no coincidence that it landed the same year as Richard Linklater's "Slacker."

"Tiny Toons" was striking, funny, and launched an entire series of notable Spielberg-backed 1990s cartoons like "Animaniacs," "Histeria!," and "Freakazoid!"

The characters on "Tiny Toons" were largely all distaff "youth" counterparts of established Looney Tunes characters.

The world of comic books is completely filled with interesting and novel concepts and characters. One of the better ideas that has sprung up from the Marvel Universe is the symbiotes. The symbiotes started with Spider-Man's black suit in the '80s, which quickly morphed into the famous Venom. Venom spawned countless others like Carnage, Sleeper, and many more. Almost every big-time Marvel character has been bonded with a symbiote, at one time or another. However, they are an entirely Marvel creation, so no DC characters have yet had the honor.

Some DC film characters would definitely benefit from having a new, goopy, alien best friend. The symbiotes are absolutely explosive in live-action, as demonstrated by Spider-Man 3 and the Venom movies. Ideally, a symbiote either enhances a character or changes how they interact with the world. This can mean completely overhauling a character's powerset, or complimenting the skills already there.

This episode of the Horror TV Shows We Miss video series was Written and Narrated by Niki Minter, Edited by Lance Vlcek, Produced by John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.

Horror for Christmas? Yes, I’m here to holly your jolly, deck your halls, and sacrifice your children to Krampus. What a merry holiday season indeed! Since our October vid focused on Halloween Specials, I figured the Spooky Christmas crossovers deserved some attention as well.

As a kid, my family did have Christmas watching traditions like most. We did Scrooged, A Christmas Story, Frosty, Charlie Brown, Garfield, Home Alone, Gremlins (Ahhhh it’s controversial), Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands…and my mom may have snuck in Black Christmas. She was and is a fan of Holiday-based Horror. Her favorite being My Bloody Valentine. All of this is totally normal. So, as you can probably guess, the tradition has continued.

After taking a look back at House II: The Second Story (a favorite of mine since childhood) and House of 1000 Corpses (which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year), JoBlo’s own Lance Vlcek continues his The Best Scene video series by digging into what he feels is the best scene from the 1995 classic Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight (watch it Here). Lance’s choice for the best scene in this one is the scene where Billy Zane’s character The Collector gives up his cowboy disguise and reveals his true nature. You can hear all about it in the video embedded above!

Directed by Ernest Dickerson from a screenplay written by Mark Bishop, Ethan Reiff, and Cyrus Voris, Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight has the following synopsis: Ex-soldier Frank Brayker is the guardian of an ancient key that can unlock tremendous evil; the sinister but charming...

The 1995 movie Casper changed the game by adapting a ghost character into a family-friendly film with impressive CGI for its time. Casper featured celebrity cameos from big-name actors and a mix of real-world celebrities, which added to its iconic status. While Casper may make a comeback with a live-action show, it can no longer rely on cameos and needs to do something truly original to stand out in today's film landscape.

Somehow, 1995's Casper movie managed to get away with so much when it released 28 years ago, but the iconic ghost movie wouldn't be able to pull off this trick today. Casper is the live-action adaptation of the classic cartoon character, with the friendly ghost making it big when the film released. Although the movie focuses on the elements of Casper that have made the franchise iconic, it pulls off some wild tricks that modern movies have failed to do.

During his panel at last weekend’s Terror Con in Marlborough, Ma, John Kassir — the Crypt Keeper himself — shared his perspective on Tales from the Crypt‘s complicated rights issues that halted TNT and M. Night Shyamalan’s reboot attempt in 2016 and continue to prohibit new iterations of the beloved horror anthology series.

“Obviously, Tales from the Crypt was a comic book, and those rights were granted to the producers of the show back in the late ’80s,” he explained. “So then they started producing the show, and it was very big producers. We’re talking about Joel Silver, who did all the Lethal Weapons, the Die Hard movies, the Matrix movies. He’s a very big producer, and he also has a reputation of being one of the biggest assholes in the business. You didn’t hear me say that, but you did!” The audience laughed.

“And Dick Donner,...

It’s not even October, but Massachusetts is already being spoiled with horror events. A mere week after Silver Scream Con took place in Danvers, Terror Con slashed into the Royal Plaza Trade Center in Marlborough on September 15-17.

Freddy Krueger himself, Robert Englund, had the longest lines throughout the weekend. He was joined by several other A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise alumni: Part 1’s Heather Langenkamp, Amanda Wyss, and Ronee Blakeley; Part 2’s Mark Patton and Kim Myers; Part 4’s Lisa Wilcox and Nicholas Mele; Part 5’s Erika Anderson, Whit Hertford, and Beatrice Boepple; and Freddy vs. Jason‘s Monica Keena.

Other big draws included Lance Henriksen (Aliens), Edward Furlong (Terminator 2), pro wrestling legend Mick Foley, The Walking Dead‘s Seth Gilliam, Ross Marquand, Chandler Riggs, Emily Kinney, and Katelyn Nacon, Danielle Harris (Halloween), Sherilyn Fenn (Twin Peaks), John Kassir (Tales from the Crypt), and a Fright Night reunion with Chris Sarandon,...

Following the exciting announcement that Tony Todd will be a guest of honor at this year's Salem Horror Fest, the full lineup for the anticipated festival has now been revealed, including the new documentary Satan Wants You and retrospective screenings of Fright Night: Part II, The Fog (1980), The Blood on Satan's Claw, and more!

Exclusively announced on Fangoria, you can check out the full lineup of films and events for this year's Salem Horror Fest on their official website, and we also have the official press release with additional details:

Press Release: Salem Ma - March 13, 2023 - Named by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the “best genre festivals in the world,” Salem Horror Fest has announced the full lineup for their sixth annual presentation, which kicks off on Thursday, April 20, and runs through Sunday, April 30.

The official program begins with a featured showcase of Satan Wants You, a new documentary...

Human Resources: "After starting a job at a creepy hardware store, Sam Coleman uncovers a shocking mystery involving a missing employee. With the help of Sarah, a cynical coworker, Sam plunges into the dark corners of the store and is forced to confront the terrifying forces that lurk just behind the walls."

Directed by: Braden Swope Written by: Braden Swope and Evan Sope Produced by: Braden Swope, Kendall Huff, Evan Swope Starring: Hugh McCrae, Jr., Anthony Candell, Sarah José, Tim Misuradze, Michael Kammerer, and Angel Hilton

Available On Demand January 10, 2023

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Dead Easy Live Table Read: "A table read for Dead Easy (the unmade Tales From The Crypt movie) [is taking place] on 12/17 at noon Pst. It will be performed by Sean Astin, Jake Busey, Tia Carrere, Brett Cullen, John Kassir, Chelsea Rebecca, Leslie Zemeckis, and hosted by The Crypt Keeper.

To get the private YouTube link, people will need to make a...

John Kassir returns as the infamous Cryptkeeper, who dispenses puns and helps save Halloween, as Solar Opposites pays tribute to this horror icon.

A lot of horror anthology series have made their mark on the medium, but one of the reasons that HBO’s Tales From the Crypt remains such a perennial favorite is because of its haunting, hilarious master of scare-emonies, the Cryptkeeper. The stories told within Tales From the Crypt typically don’t disappoint, but the hacky host that introduces and bids farewell to each installment quickly became the most celebrated aspect of the series. The Cryptkeeper character didn’t make his debut in HBO’s anthology series, but the reason that this take on the fearsome figure broke through to the mainstream is because of John Kassir’s titillating performance in the role. Now, after nearly a decade of staying in his grave, John Kassir makes his proper return as the Cryptkeeper,...

Real-world journalism comes with some occupational hazards, but usually death isn’t one of them. In the horror genre, on the other hand, members of the press find themselves in danger every time they get a hot lead on something weird and unexplained. Their tenacity never does them any good; one minute they’ve found the story of their career, the next they’re never heard from again.

Journalists often get in over their heads in horror. Something goes wrong in their investigation, and they end up becoming the story. As these five TV-anthology tales illustrate, digging for the truth can also mean digging your own grave.

Out of the Unknown (1965-1971)

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Out of the Unknown was one of several BBC anthologies from the ’60s and ’70s. And like others from this era, this show was almost entirely scrubbed from existence. It was common practice to erase series back then,...

Butter Review — Butter (2020) Film Review, a movie directed by Paul A. Kaufman and starring Alex Kersting, Mira Sorvino, McKaley Miller, Annabeth Gish, Mykelti Williamson, Brian Van Holt, Jack Griffo, Monte Markham, Ravi Patel, John Kassir, Jake Austin Walker, Adain Bradley, Rachael Wotherspoon, Matthew Gold, Natalie Valerin, Jessie Rabideau, Nikki Tuazon and Walker [...]

Continue reading: Film Review: Butter (2020): Comic Teen Drama Overcomes its Flaws to Deliver an Important Message...

Stars: Tony Todd, Billy Zane, Bruce Dern, Adrienne Barbeau, Ed Morrone, Crash Buist, Danielle Gross, Meg Foster, Courtney Gains, John Kassir, Mike Ferguson | Written and Directed by Justin Lee

Set in the 1980s, somewhere around Christmas, Hellblazers is yet another original offering from Tubi, at least in some territories. Writer/director Justin Lee isn’t exactly somebody I expect a good film from, but even he can’t go wrong with a cast that includes Tony Todd, Billy Zane, Bruce Dern, Adrienne Barbeau and a few other genre vets, can he?

Wheelchair-bound Nam vet Bill Unger (Dern) is out visiting his wife’s grave when he hears something in the woods. He rolls over to the edge of the trees just in time to see Joshua (Zane) and his followers toss someone in a flaming pit, and a demon climbs out. As he aptly puts it, “We’ve got a big problem”.

Of course,...

Featuring a star-studded cast including Tony Todd, Adrienne Barbeau, Bruce Dern, Meg Foster, John Kassir, and Billy Zane, Justin Lee's Hellblazers is now streaming on Tubi, and we have a look at the action-packed trailer for the new horror movie about a small town, a satanic cult, and a ravenous demon.

A satanic cult focused on unleashing hell on earth, conjures up a demon and sets to the task of feeding it the populace of a nearby southwestern town. Written and directed by Justin Lee, the film stars Tony Todd (“Candyman”), Adrienne Barbeau (“Escape from New York”), Bruce Dern (“Nebraska”), John Kassir (“Tales from the Crypt”), Meg Foster (“They Live”), Edward Finlay (“Apache Junction”), Ed Morrone (“Final Kill”) and Billy Zane (“Titanic”). A Hillin Entertainment production, with Daemon Hillin, Melanie Young and Justin Lee producing, Hellblazers is executive produced by Avi Haas Frank Salzano, Vasily Bernhardt, Taras Shydlyk, Jordan Dykstra and Ellen S. Wander,...

Exclusive: Management and production company Stride Management has added DaVida Chanel Smith as a new manager.

Smith’s clients include Annie Ilonzeh; Daniel Kyri (Chicago Fire); Natasha Marc; Patricia Rae (All Rise); Rachel True; Rickey Eugene Brown (Untitled Lakers Project) and John Kassir (Tales From The Crypt).

“DaVida represents so much of what we look to embody here at Stride. She’s a special representative who has impeccable taste for emerging and established artists, a fierce desire to champion their unique voices across multiple verticals, and her unconquerable optimism lifts everyone lucky enough to be around her. We are proud to have her here at Stride.” said Matt Shelton, Stride Founding Partner.

Smith becomes the 10th manager at the boutique company. She is a member of Women in Film, Diverse Representation and the Television Academy.

From 1989 to 1996, Steve Dodd's Tales from the Crypt centered on stories told by the ancient Cryptkeeper (voiced by John Kassir) that included an array of horror themes. Everything from gore, black magic, sci-fi, and beyond were covered in the show, and even starred actors fans might not have recognized back in the day. Although the iconic anthology series has been over for decades, there are new and just as entertaining shows to dive into.

Related: 10 Episodes Of Tales From The Crypt That Still Scare Us Today

Like Tales from the Crypt, the following shows are filled with interesting storylines, fascinating characters, and horror adventures that aren't for the faint of heart. If viewers haven't indulged in these shows yet, they'll be glad they did now.

"I'm here about the squirrel." Disney has revealed an official full-length trailer for Flora and Ulysses, a cute animal adventure movie for the whole family. Witness the tail of an unexpected hero. Matilda Lawler stars in the film as Flora, a 10-year-old comic book loving girl dealing with her parents recent divorce. She is jolted into action when the neighbor runs over a squirrel with a vacuum cleaner. The squirrel's brush with death causes him to develop superpowers, allowing him to understand humans and become smarter. Flora then the squirrel Ulysses after the vacuum cleaner accident. And together they save the world. Also starring Alyson Hannigan, Ben Schwartz, Anna Deavere Smith, Danny Pudi, Janeane Garofolo, Kate McCucci, Benjamin Evans Ainsworth, and John Kassir as the voice of Ulysses. This looks way better than it should! And I dig the music in this trailer - it's a bit funky, but fits...

Babs and Buster Bunny, Plucky Duck, Hamton J. Pig, and their crazy friends are returning. The animated stars of the 1990s Tiny Toon Adventures series are returning in a new show called Tiny Toons Looniversity. HBO Max and Cartoon Network Series have ordered the new series from Amblin Television and Warner Bros. Animation.

There's no word yet if the original Tiny Toon Adventures series' voice actors will return for the new incarnation. They include Charlie Adler, Tress MacNeille, Kath Soucie, Maurice Lamarche, Frank Welker, Rob Paulsen, Danny Cooksey, Cree Summer, Jeff Bergman, Candi Milo, Noel Blanc, Jim Cummings, John Kassir, Bob Bergen, and Greg Burson. Legends Joe Alaskey, Don Messick, June Foray, and Stan Freberg also worked on the original 1990-95 series but have since passed away.

Two seasons have been ordered but there's no word on when the show will launch. A...

In today's Horror Highlights, we have an exclusive preview of Ithaqa #3, an announcement of the virtual edition of the Sleepy Hollow International Film Festival, a Troma double feature at the drive-in, and the return of Servant!

Exclusive Preview of Ithaqa #3: "In issue #3 of Ithaqa, the consequences of Mookie and Ruth's night of drinking turn deadly. Rosie offers Harvey answers, but at a great cost, while Margaret and Hazel come face to face with the "spirits" they have been investigating."

Writer: Michael Watson

Artist/Cover Artist: Theresa Chiechi

Letters: Lucas Gattoni

Editor: Lisa VillaMil

To pick up a copy of Ithaqa #3 for yourself, visit:

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Sleepy Hollow International Film Festival Announces Virtual Edition: "Having made its amazing debut last October in the cradle of...

In today's packed edition of Horror Highlights, watch the trailer for Bloody Hell, learn more about Panic Fest Presents: Tricks And Treats and the Mile High Horror Film Festival, read about the Boobs & Blood charity issue, and find out about how you can join the Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies' virtual semester:

Watch the Trailer for Bloody Hell: "A man with a mysterious past flees the country to escape his own personal hell - only to arrive somewhere much, much, much worse."

Festival Schedule

- World Premiere at Fantasy Filmfest / September 13

- Australian Premiere at Brisbane International Film Festival / October 3

- Spanish Premiere at Molins Film Festival / November 6

- North American Festival Premiere to be announced soon

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Cast: Ben O’Toole, Caroline Craig, Matthew Sutherland, Travis Jeffery, Jack Finsterer, Meg Fraser, Ashlee Lollback

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While the Covid-19 pandemic may be preventing horror fans from gathering in large groups, that's not stopping Salem Horror Fest from announcing a star-studded, eclectic first wave of programming for this year's virtual edition taking place this October, including guest of honor Joe Dante, who will participate in online reunions for The Howling and Gremlins 2: The New Batch:

Press Release: [Salem, Ma * August 27, 2020] – The world may be a dumpster fire, but the Salem Horror Fest is determined to keep the Halloween spirit alive by encouraging horror fans to stay home, be safe, and support independent filmmakers, horror creators, and academics from the comfort of their couch.

The festival will be hosted on a customized streaming platform that works on all browsers and can be easily casted to the television and streaming devices. Guests who purchase an All Access membership will receive a Salem Horror Fest face mask, and will receive priority...

Based on the EC Comics series of the same name, including the Vault of Horror, Shock SuspenStories, Two-Fisted Tales, Crime SuspenStories, and The Haunt of Fear, Tales from the Crypt was an anthology series created by Steven Dodd and William Gaines (the former head of EC comics who was also directly involved in the making of the comics). Each episode was hosted by the Crypt-Keeper (John Kassir) who introduced and closed out each segment while spouting macabre puns.

Related: All Tales from the Crypt Movies Ranked, Worst To Best

The series ran for seven seasons, produced two theatrical movies, and spawned a few spin-off series. The TV series was as gory and terrifying as the comics, giving EC fans exactly what they "axed" for.

Exclusive: James Cameron’s career is to be the subject of a ten-part podcast biopic series with The Walking Dead’s Ross Marquand voicing the role of the Aliens director.

Blockbuster: The Story of James Cameron comes from podcast companies Cadence13 and Epicleff Media and will tell the story of how 22-year old Cameron went from being a truck driver to one of the most successful directors of all time.

It comes after Epicleff Media produced Blockbuster: The Story of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, telling the story of how the two made Star Wars and Jaws.

The series will span the period between 1977 to 1997 and will take in from The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, True Lies and Titanic. It will look at how he went from breaking into the business to making the most expensive film of all time.

Blockbuster: The Story of James Cameron, which will launch on June 17, is written,...

Above is a first shot of two-time Oscar nominee Bruce Dern in Hellblazers, Justin Lee’s upcoming action-horror film that recently shot in California. Also starring are Billy Zane and Tony Todd. The story, set in the late 1980s, follows a satanic cult that has singular focus of unleashing hell on Earth. With the help of an ancient incantation, they conjure a demon, and its members are tasked with feeding it the populous of a nearby small southwestern town. Adrienne Barbeau, Courtney Gains, John Kassir, and Meg Foster also feature. Producers are Benetone Films, Legion Xiii, TB Films, and Origo Financial Services.

Michael Garin, who has served as CEO of Image Nation Abu Dhabi for nine years, is taking up the reins at twofour54, a media hub that provides support to more than 500 media firms in the region. The nationally owned outfit, named after the geographic coordinates of Abu Dhabi,...

Born on this day in 1957: John Kassir. Horror fans will know him as the voice of the Cryptkeeper in HBO’s Tales From the Crypt. The Cryptkeeper hosted each episode of the anthology series, based on the EC comics. He was known for his deliciously morbid puns, like “Greetings, hack and field fans. I hope you’re in the […]

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Based on the 1950s comics of the same name, Tales From The Crypt was a horror anthology that focused on a new theme or idea each episode. At the bookends of each episode, the Crypt Keeper (played by John Kassir) gives a brief glimpse into what the upcoming story will be about and ends noting the character’s demise with a pun.

Related: 10 Horror Anthology Series To Watch If You Like Creepshow

With 93 episodes, the show had a hefty following, even with it being an HBO exclusive show. With a reboot that is dead, there is time to look back at the series that happened. Not every episode was a winner, but this list focuses on the ones that were. Using IMDb’s rating system, it’s time to look at the 10 best episodes of Tales From The Crypt.

One of the most exciting genre celebrations in recent years, the Salem Horror Fest returns for another round of special guests, epic events, and must-see screenings this October. Daily Dead is thrilled to once again be a media sponsor of the horror celebration, and in case you missed their announcements throughout the past year, the talented team at Salem Horror Fest just released a recap of their full schedule for this year's festival, including appearances by John Waters, Cassandra Peterson, and the Crypt Keeper himself, John Kassir.

Salem Horror Fest 2019 will begin on Thursday, October 3rd and run through Sunday, October 13th. Go here to catch up on all of our Salem Horror Fest 2019 coverage, read the official press release below with full details on what to look forward to this year, and be sure to visit the festival's official website for more information:

https://www.salemhorror.com/

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Every week, IndieWire asks a select handful of TV critics two questions and publishes the results on Tuesday.

This week’s question: What’s your favorite anthology series of all time? Why?

Marisa Roffman (@marisaroffman), Give Me My Remote

I have to go with the original “Twilight Zone,” because it is astonishing what the show was able to do. One of the beautiful things about television is following characters on an extended journey, but most of the best episodes of “Twilight” were wrapped up in under 30 minutes. That’s a plot/character/world introduction, story, and a twist/resolution in about half the length of a 2019 premium drama episode.

It also remains the only show I’m content to watch out of order (a normal no-no for me), and the only series I try to not seek out via streaming services. I tend to get sucked into the holiday Syfy marathons,...

One of the most exciting genre celebrations in recent years, the Salem Horror Fest celebrated another successful gathering of horror lovers last year, and Daily Dead was thrilled to be a media sponsor of the 10-day event. Following the announcement in July that Cassandra Peterson will return to the festival as Elvira, horror fans now have another big reason to mark their calendars, as the Shock Waves podcast team will join the voice of the Crypt Keeper himself, John Kassir, for a 30th anniversary tribute to HBO's Tales from the Crypt TV series.

Taking place at Salem Horror Fest on Friday, October 11th from 7:00pm–1:00am at the Salem Waterfront Hotel, the Tales from the Crypt 30th anniversary tribute will feature the Shock Waves podcast team and Kassir discussing their favorite episodes of the beloved horror anthology series that aired on HBO from 1989–1996. The event will also include photo ops with Kassir,...

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The title of Star Wars: Episode IX may be referring to Darth Vader.

"The Rise of Skywalker might be the most confusing Star Wars title ever. Does it refer to Luke Skywalker? His nephew Kylo Ren? Rey, somehow? The Emperor? Or maybe an entirely new class of Force users that aren’t Jedi or Sith? All options seem possible, but a new Episode IX theory reminds us that we’re forgetting one extremely important Skywalker: Anakin."

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Here are the Star Wars characters that we want to see at Galaxy's Edge.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland has done something marvelous: They’ve taken a character from one of the Star Wars novels and brought her to vivid life in the park as the main...

Greetings from Slasher Radio! We are a horror film podcast based in New York that brings content from the genre’s biggest stars! Our hosts Mikey Bonez and Dismay battle it out weekly and discuss all types of horror flicks. We’ve recently had some horror heavyweights on our show including John Kassir (Tales From The Crypt), …

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We all know John Kassir as the voice of the Crypt Keeper in HBO’s classic series “Tales of the Crypt”, but he finally gets the chance to show his face in the new short Night People, in which two men… Continue Reading →

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Spooky Empire has announced that Sophia Lillis, Jaeden Lieberher, Jeremy Ray Taylor, and Wyatt Oleff from the new It movie will be special guests at the Orlando convention this fall. In addition to the It (2017) cast's attendance, the convention will also celebrate a special 30th anniversary of Joel Schumacher's The Lost Boys, and more:

Press Release: Orlando – Spooky Empire, who hosts one of the most coveted and recognizable thriller conventions in the nation, announces the reunion of the Hollywood classic, Sixteen Candles, with the attendance of Molly Ringwald, John & Joan Cusack and Anthony Michael Hall on October 27 – 29, 2017 at The Hyatt Regency Orlando. The convention will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of iconic American horror comedy The Lost Boys with the attendance of Billy Wirth, Jamison Newlander and G Tom Mac. The convention has also added an array of new activities for guests to enjoy including a Charity Casino Night,...