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Trp Report Week 9: Here’s Where Tmkoc, Laughter Chefs 2 & Other Shows Are Standing ( Photo Credit – SonyLiv; JioHotstar )

In the era of Ott and digital entertainment, TV is managing to keep its loyal viewership intact to an extent. One of the biggest examples is Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, aka Tmkoc, which enjoys traction digitally but also receives attention on TV. As a result, in week 9 of 2025, the cult Indian sitcom has managed to stay among the top 5 shows in India on the Trp chart. Keep reading for a detailed report!

As per Barc (Broadcast Audience Research Council), Rupali Ganguly’s Anupamaa again displayed its dominance by securing the top spot in the Trp rating of 2025’s week 9. All thanks to Prem-Rahi’s wedding storyline, the show garnered 2.3 ratings, staying ahead of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai by a decent margin.

Rohit Purohit and Samridhii Shukla’s Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai...

Neha Dhupia Vs Rhea Chakraborty Net Worth (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Roadies Xx has been garnering a lot of eyeballs for its intense tasks and also the badass gang leaders. This includes Neha Dhupia and Rhea Chakraborty, who have been commanding attention due to their competitive streak. However, can you guess who amongst these is leading the bankability charts? Here, we are taking a look at their net worth.

Neha Dhupia’s Net Worth

Neha Dhupia is one of the most prominent gang leaders in Roadies who joined the show in 2016. Ever since then, she has been making headlines for her bold and fiery avatar on the show. Her infamous ‘It’s her choice’ fiasco was one of the biggest controversies to have touched the show. She is also a popular name in Bollywood.

According to Tring, Neha Dhupia’s net worth stands at 45 crores. Not only this, but the Garam...

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Gets Trolled (Photo Credit – Sony Liv)

The comedy show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been receiving some criticism lately. Many fans feel that with some old cast members having left the show, the storylines and the jokes lack the impact of the old episodes. Now, the latest plotline, which involves the separation of Tapu (Nitish Bhaluni) and Sonu (Khushi Mali), has left netizens tremendously upset. They have been hurling brickbats at the makers for allegedly spoiling the essence of the show with the current storyline.

Talking about the same, the current storyline of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah shows Sonu getting engaged to someone else. Tapu becomes distraught after hearing the same. He goes onto follow her as she leaves in a car with her fiance.

However, the netizens seem unimpressed with the melodramatic plotline and the performances. One of the netizens stated, “Biggest Downfall Ever.

Subhash K Jha looks back at the Luv Ranjan directed Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, which starred Kartik Aaryan as it celebrates 7 years!

I have known Kartik Aaryan from the time he was seen for the first time in Pyaar Ka Punchnama. Director Luv Ranjan had arranged a screening of the film for me. We were all there to watch what Ranjan (I can’t bring myself to call him Luv) described as a sock-in-the-guts film.

“Sir, aapko bahot achcha lagega. Especially watch out for that boy Kartik Tiwari (I think that’s what Kartik was initially known as). He will surprise you.”

Luv Ranjan, I knew from the time he assisted Suneel Darshan. It’s hard to believe Ranjan comes from Suneel Darshan’s school of filmmaking. To call them poles apart would be an insult to the pole. Just as calling Kartik a revelation would be an understatement.

Aakir Khan to star in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Irumbu Kai Mayavi? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Lokesh Kanagaraj’s project was initially planned with Suriya as the lead actor. But reports suggest that Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan might take the lead instead.

OTTplay reported that Lokesh and Aamir Khan may collaborate on this superhero film. This will be their first project together if the news is true. There has been speculation about Lokesh discussing a film with Aamir for some time. However, no official announcement has been made yet.

The film is rumored to be based on DC Comics’ The Steel Claw. It tells the story of a man who loses his hand and gets a metal claw instead. With his new hand, he gains superpowers. He uses these powers to investigate and fight crime as a vigilante.

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Tmkoc Producer Asit Modi On Palak Sindhwani’s Allegations ( Photo Credit – YouTube; Instagram )

The cult comedy TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been shrouded in controversy for quite some time now. Some former cast members have left the show, accusing producer Asit Modi of promoting an unpleasant work culture on the sets and making other problematic allegations. The latest being actress Palak Sindhwani, who played Sonu formerly on the show. She quit the show in 2024 and accused the producers of alleged mental harassment and non-payment of dues.

Now, producer Asit Modi, in his latest interaction with News18 Showsha, broke his silence on Palak Sindhwani’s allegations. He accused her of allegedly breaching the exclusivity contract and showcasing an unprofessional behavior on the sets. Modi said, “Everyone has to work in a discipline. I am also making a show for Sab TV. I also work with dignity. I have a contract with them.

Bollywood is gearing up for an exciting 2025 with a diverse range of films ready to captivate audiences. From high-octane action to thought-provoking narratives, the slate includes some of the most anticipated projects featuring top stars like Ram Charan and Sonu Sood, along with promising entries like Santosh.

Big-Ticket Releases to Watch Out For

One of the most eagerly awaited films of 2025 is Ram Charan’s Game Changer. Directed by Shankar, the film promises a blend of intense drama and action, with Ram Charan in a never-before-seen avatar. This pan-India project is expected to set new benchmarks at the box office.

Sonu Sood’s Fateh is another major release to look forward to. Known for his impactful performances, Sood takes on a challenging role in this action-packed movie, which revolves around cybercrime. The film’s intriguing premise has already piqued the curiosity of fans.

The Rise of Unique Stories

In addition to these high-profile releases,...

Here’s A Trivia For The Mukesh Khanna Starrer Shaktimaan (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Veteran actor-producer-filmmaker Mukesh Khanna is all set to bring back his iconic Indian superhero character Shaktimaan on our TV screens. The teaser of the same was released recently by Khanna which received mixed reactions from netizens. The popular cult TV show was aired between 1997 to 2005. The actor not only starred on the show in the titular role but it was also produced by him. As the beloved superhero is all set to return, we bring you an exciting trivia regarding the same.

Shaktimaan’s Alter Ego’s Look Inspired By A Legendary Comedian

Those who have watched Shaktimaan know that his alter ego is the awkward photojournalist Pandit Gangadhar Vidyadhar Mayadhar Omkarnath Shastri. The character sported a floppy long hair til the forehead and buck teeth. Mostly unpopular because of his eccentric mannerisms at his workplace,...

Salman Khan Recalls Being Arrogant Due To His Sitting Posture (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bigg Boss 18 host Salman Khan is often seen schooling the contestants of the show in every Weekend Ka Vaar episode. The actor, whose life has always been shrouded with controversies, also gives examples of his own life lessons which have made him a more mature human being today. In the latest episode of the show, Salman recalled being labeled arrogant after his sitting posture at the police station had gone viral back in 1998. This was when the actor was embroiled in a legal case for allegedly shooting a blackbuck during the shooting of his movie Hum Saath Saath Hain.

Salman Khan Recalls His Sitting Posture Inside The Police Station

For the unversed, the viral picture showed Salman Khan sitting with his one leg up just near the table in the police station. The superstar was schooling Bigg...

The Great Indian Kapil Show Episode Ft Govinda, Shakti Kapoor & Chunky Panday Will Be A Laughter Ride! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 2 is getting bigger and better with every new episode. Sonakshi Sinha, Shatrughan Sinha, and their family graced the comedy couch this Saturday. The upcoming episode will feature Shakti Kapoor, Govinda, and Chunky Panday. Kapil Sharma is coming up with the most awaited reunion of Chi Chi and his bhanja Krushna Abhishek. Scroll below for all the exciting updates!

The Mama-Bhanja duo is back!

Most would know that Govinda has not spoken to his nephew, Krushna Abhishek, for many years. This happened due to a family feud between their wives, Sunita Ahuja and Kashmera Shah, respectively. The veteran star let go of all rifts and attended his niece Arti Singh’s wedding earlier this year.

Recently, when Govinda was hospitalized after an accidental bullet injury,...

Bigg Boss Ott 3 Eviction: Armaan Malik’s First Wife Payal Is Out In The First Week? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The first Weekend Ka Vaar of Bigg Boss Ott 3 has come bearing a lot of surprises after the shocking mid-week eviction in the first week. Anil Kapoor has more surprises and a few shocks in his pocket. As per viral reports, Youtuber Arman Malik’s wife, Payal Malik, has been eliminated from the show. These reports come in after a few shocking revelations that Payal and Kritika made about their marriage situation. Here’s everything we know about Payal’s alleged eviction.

Shivani Kumari, Armaan Malik, Payal Malik, and Deepak Chaurasiya are the contestants nominated for eviction this week. A surprising update has recently appeared on the internet. The internet’s go-to insider for Bigg Boss Ott 3 updates, ‘Bigg Boss Khabri’ has revealed that Payal Malik will be eliminated this week.

Khatron Ke Khiladi 14: Rohit Shetty Is The Real ‘Khatra’ For Shalin Bhanot? Hear It From The Horse’s Mouth! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Reality show enthusiasts are in for a treat with the upcoming seasons of Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 and Bigg Boss Ott 3! Anticipation is high for the new installment of Khatron Ke Khiladi, as fans eagerly await their favorite celebrities tackling daunting challenges and confronting their fears.

Actor Shalin Bhanot, who was also seen in Bigg Boss 16, is opening up about saying yes to the show and his perception of Rohit Shetty. Bhanot reveals that he is more scared of Shetty than any stunt.

India’s first stunt-based reality show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ is all set to make a comeback with its 14th edition. It promises nail-biting stunts, thrilling tasks, and moments of sheer bravery that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Taking action to Romania for the first time,...

Best known for her role as ‘Sonu’ in the popular sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ (Tmkoc) , Jheel Mehta on Sunday took her fans on a gastronomical tour by sharing glimpses from her visit to Hampi, Karnataka. The diva, who recently got a proposal from her longtime boyfriend, took to Instagram, where she has 372K followers, and dropped some pictures from her outing in Karnataka.

The first picture is of the Virupaksha Temple, Hampi, which is dedicated to Sri Virupaksha. Jheel tagged the geo location as “Hampi, Karnataka”.

The second photo is a mouth-watering spread of South Indian delicacies on a banana leaf.

The picture shows rice, paratha, vegetables, a gravy item, and a papad.

It is captioned as: “So delicious”.

One of the longest running sitcoms ‘Tmkoc’ stars Dilip Joshi as Jethalal, Sachin Shroff as Taarak Mehta.

Jheel portrayed the role of Sonalika Aatmaram Bhide (Sonu), who is the...

In the wake of five new horror movies releasing at home this past Tuesday, the October horror season rolls on today with another eight new horror movies being added to the mix.

Here’s the full list of horror movies released today, October 20, 2023!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

The tenth installment in the franchise, Saw X has thus far scared up over $73 million at the box office, and it was just unleashed for Premium VOD rental and purchase today.

The DVD, Blu-ray and 4K will follow on November 21.

Lionsgate teases, “The return of Tobin Bell to the franchise furthers Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures’ goal of a film that captures everything Saw fans love about the franchise, while also keeping them guessing with all-new traps and a new mystery to solve.”

“John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is back for the untold chapter of Jigsaw’s final games.

You never know where footage will be found; and this time around, it’s hitting Malibu, California – well, some spooky caves on the outskirts of town, at least. The upcoming Malibu Horror Story has gotten its first trailer, with a release date set for October 20th.

The trailer sets up some standard tropes such as mysterious markings on rocks and forbidden entryways that we all know will only bring about trouble (have these guys not seen The Descent?) before showing that Malibu Horror Story will try to play with the found footage subgenre by bouncing around in the timeline. As the vigils and searches continue, we’ll also find out exactly what happened to the high schoolers as their night wore on…

As per the movie’s official Instagram page, Malibu Horror Story is “a spine-tingling journey that plunges a group of novice paranormal investigators into the bone chilling journey...

Following an expansive film festival run around the globe, the found footage film Malibu Horror Story will hit select theaters on October 20, 2023, and the trailer has arrived.

Bloody Disgusting is exclusively debuting the trailer for Malibu Horror Story, which you’ll find below. The film will be available in limited theaters from Iconic Events Releasing.

Malibu Horror Story follows a team of amateur paranormal investigators as they delve into a 10 year old unresolved case, the disappearance of four popular high school boys on graduation night. While exploring a sacred cave in the hills of Malibu California, the team encounters chilling paranormal occurrences. As they analyze footage from the missing teens’ camera, they make a terrifying discovery involving an ancient curse which forces them to confront their own worst fears and unravel the sinister truth behind the boys’ vanishing.

Director/Writer/Producer Scott Slone shot Malibu Horror Story over the course...

Prepare for a very busy Halloween season ahead. Sunny Oak Films and Iconic Events Releasing (Terrifier 2) have announced the theatrical release date for found footage film Malibu Horror Story.

Following an expansive film festival run around the globe, the found footage horror film will hit theaters on October 20, 2023, with a limited release across North America.

The announcement also includes a brand new poster, below.

Malibu Horror Story “takes place over ten years in Malibu, California, following the mysterious disappearance of four popular high school boys on graduation night. We follow a team of paranormal investigators as they search a sacred cave in the hills of Malibu for clues to the boys’ disappearance, only to uncover a terrifying truth.”

Director/Writer/Producer Scott Slone shot Malibu Horror Story over the course of ten-plus years with 30 different cameras and various codecs, and drew inspiration from films like Paranormal Activity and Cloverfield.

Dylan Sprayberry,...

Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha, who is leading the upcoming comedy-drama ‘Janhit Mein Jaari’ that addresses the issue of birth control and the taboo around condoms, says she has a strategy to champion content-driven films. From the time she made her mark in Bollywood with the successful film ‘Pyaar Ka Panchnama’, Nushratt appeared in films like ‘Sonu […]...

With one of her latest films, Sacrifice, now screening on the Horror channel, actress Barbara Crampton reflects on the early days of her career, tackling a Norwegian accent and the rise of pagan horror.

Can you recall how you felt the first time you stepped onto a TV or film set?

Yes, it was for the soap opera, ‘Days of Our Lives’, and it was my very first job, and I had one line, “Hi. I’m your cousin Trista from Colorado”. It was to the character Marlena Evans and subsequently I had whole storylines that lasted for about a year.

I had extensive experience on stage but the first time I was on a television set it frightened me to death and I didn’t know if I was going to be able to get through that first line out of my mouth and I thought I was going to forget it,...

Over the last decade, us genre fans have been blessed by the second phase in genre veteran Barbara Crampton’s career that has seen her tackle a wide array of roles in projects like You’re Next, We Are Still Here, Sun Choke, Beyond the Gates, Channel Zero, Road Games, Into the Dark: Culture Shock, and many more. Beyond that, Crampton has also stepped into the role of producer on several films and even contributes to Fangoria with her insightful column as well.

Daily Dead recently had the opportunity to speak with Crampton about her latest role in Sacrifice, a Norweigan cult thriller where she plays the leader of a cult who has plans for an unassuming couple that arrive in the area, unaware of the danger lurking at every turn. During our interview with Barbara, she discussed her involvement with Sacrifice, taking on a Norweigan accent for her role in the film,...

A visit to the doctor

Now available for home viewing after making a big splash on the festival circuit, science fiction body horror tale Replace has a distinctive look that's hard to forget. In the first part of our interview with director Norbert Keil, we discussed ageing, memory loss and his work with Rebecca Forsythe, who plays troubled heroine Kira. In the second, I started by asking what inspired him to make the film look so different.

"I've always described it as a monochromatic Suspiria, he says. "Because Suspiria, much as I love it, I wouldn't do it today, because it offers three or four very strong colours in one frame and that gets a bit busy. I love it. I'm not criticising it at all - I wouldn't dare criticise it. But the way I wanted to make Replace, even back when we first started out, I said I wanted it.

A study in scarlet in Replace

It has made waves at horror festivals around the world this year, from Fantasia to Frightfest to Grimmfest, and now Norbert Keil's sumptuously sinister Replace is getting a DVD release. It's the story of Kira (played by Rebecca Forsythe), a young woman who panics when her skin begins to dry out and break, resorting to desperate measures to preserve her life and beauty. Veering off in unexpected directions, it emerges as a clever piece of near future science fiction, and it's also a film that overflows with striking imagery.

It all began, Norbert tells me, with his personal fear of ageing.

"I had a back operation a few years back and I was faced with my mind being healthy and wanting to move but my body just saying no, you can't and I won't do what you want me to do. That loss of control is one.

Studiocanal is proud to announce that the innovative new horror Replace comes to DVD and Digital Download from 16th October 2017, and to celebrate we have 3 copies on DVD to give away! Merging the striking visual beauty of The Neon Demon with the modern body horror told from a female perspective of Raw, Replace is a stylishly viral love story about reverse aging starring Rebecca Forsythe and genre icon Barbara Crampton.. Contest Ends on Friday, November 3, 2017...

Presented by Deadhouse Films, the 11th annual A Night of Horror International Film Festival and Fantastic Planet, Sydney Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Festival announce the first wave of programming for the 2017 event today. Both festivals will run concurrently at Dendy Cinemas Newtown, from November 29th to December 3rd 2017. Says programming director Dean Bertram:

The festivals’ programmers are delighted to announce a stunning array of frightening, bloody, and awe-inspiring cinema from around the world. This first wave is an international cinematic buffet. It includes the freshest and best of this season’s fantastic genre fare: incredible films from Australia, Europe, North and South America, and Africa.

The first eight feature films announced by the two festivals – all of which are Sydney, Australian, or international premieres – are below. More program details and guest announcements will be revealed at the end of the month when tickets also go on sale.

Bad Black (dir: Nabwana I.G.G.,...

Director Norbert Keil’s body horror film Replace, which stars Rebecca Forsythe (We Are Your Friends) and genre icon Barbara Crampton (Re-animator, You’re Next), has locked down a DVD and digital download release date in the UK of October 16th. Filmed… Continue Reading →

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August 2018 will see the arrival of a brand new destination genre festival in the scenic town of North Bend, Washington, with a focus on standout vanguard programming. Best known as the original shooting location for cult-hit and recently rebirthed Twin Peaks, North Bend will be home to the North Bend Film Festival from August 23rd to the 26th. Using the town’s fantastical and mysterious energy that once inspired David Lynch, the festival will set out to fill the void of programming for the progressive audiences in the Pacific Northwest, and to provide a platform for emerging filmmakers. Working directly with the town of North Bend, Nbff will be an event for the local community, Northwest creatives, and national genre film industry to enjoy together.

The fest’s homebase will be the North Bend Theatre, the town’s beautiful art-deco cinema built in 1941, with additional events spread out to historic...

The list of official selections for the annual New York City Horror Film Festival to be held in late October is out! It presents a long list of awesome features which will be spiced with a long list of great short films. Focusing on the features, the list looks like: "3", Dir. Lou Simon "Close Calls", Dir. Richard Stringham "The Night Watchmen", Dir. Mitchell Altieri "Habit", Dir. Simeon Halligan "Vampyrvidar", Dir. Thomas Aske Berg & Fredrik Waldeland "Mal Nosso", Dir. Samuel Galli "Diane", Dir. Michael Mongillo "Ruin Me", Dir. Preston DeFrancis "Hostile", Dir. Matthieu Turi "Replace", Dir. Norbert Keil "The Night Sitter", Dir. John Rocco "Art Of Obsession", Dir. Ryan Andrews "Dismissed", Dir. Ben Arfmann If you wish to know more, look up: http://nychorrorfest.com/...

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Grimmfest, Manchester’s Festival of Horror, Cult and Fantastic Film is back; bigger, bolder, and bloodier than ever before. As the Printworks once again find itself under siege by blood-soaked hordes of horror enthusiasts and film freaks, as Team Grimmfest unleashes…the Ninth Configuration! The festivals latest and greatest line-up yet of dark, dangerous, wild, weird, witty, thrilling, chilling, blood-spilling movies, every one of them a premiere or cult classic of one kind or another.

Highlights include: World Premieres!

Grimmfest is proud to be presenting the world premiere of the remarkable and utterly unique Borley Rectory. Using an elaborate mixture of live action, stills, paintings, and model work, it’s an immersive, eerily atmospheric, and elegantly retro-styled exploration of the Most Haunted House in Britain. Over six years in the making, it’s a real labor of love for its creator, Ashley Thorpe. Featuring a score by Ex-Banshee Steve Severin,...

Anyone who has ever taken it upon themselves to brave Montreal`s Fantasia film festival leaves with some scars. These scars can be subconscious, from the reptilian awakening that comes with sitting in a dark room occupied by porous, spongy, filmy humanoids. These scars can also be cerebral ones, the result of being subjected to a mind-numbing onslaught of light and sound. They can be existential as well, left from a shattered mind, fractured by having to chose between two films screening at the same time, like a parent having to chose between two drowning children. Or maybe the scars are literal ones, from sores left open by slow, methodical shifting on theatre seat cushions.

In the fifteen years and counting since I`ve been covering this festival, my scars have included any combination of the above. This year however, I found a new source of injury. While I had...

Dead Shack

This is a decent zombie horror-comedy from multitalented director Peter Ricq. While on vacation, three kids discover a nearby neighbor is harboring her undead family who need to be fed, and they have to save their unsuspecting parental guardians. It’s kind of a tourist trap led up by Lauren Holly as the neighbor. There’s some good humor from the father Roger (Donavon Stinson) who’s got good timing even if those around him don’t. He was the highlight for me, while the kids were all decent as well.

This is a fun little zombie flick, offering up cute comedy and decent gore effects, but it doesn’t bring anything new to the table. The biggest problem for me was a tonal shift; what’s relatively lighthearted for 90% of the movie is heavily marred by a shockingly grim finale. Worth a look for fans of the genre,...

With 2017′s Horror Channel FrightFest, the UK’s biggest genre film festival set to kick off this Thursday (August 24th), running across the Bank Holiday weekend to Monday August 28th at the Cineworld Empire in London’s Leicester Square And the festivals old home, the Prince Charles Cinema, we thought we’d take a look at the festival line-up and highlight ten of the films we think you should definitely Not miss – broken down day-by-day!

Thursday 24th August: Cult of Chucky

Confined to an asylum for the criminally insane for the past four years, Nica Pierce is erroneously convinced that she, not Chucky, murdered her entire family. But when her psychiatrist introduces a new therapeutic “tool” to facilitate his patients’ group sessions – an all-too-familiar “Good Guy” doll – a string of grisly deaths begins to plague the asylum, and Nica starts to wonder if maybe she isn’t crazy after all.

Back in June, the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival took over Southern California, hosting screenings at numerous locations and featuring numerous genre films that horror and sci-fi fans should definitely keep on their radars in the coming months. Here are my thoughts on three of the movies that I had the opportunity to watch at the festival:

Replace: As far genre feature film debuts go, co-writer/director Norbert Keil has a lot to be proud of with Replace, a stunning and beautifully executed cinematic mystery that’s part body horror/part psychological thriller. Something of a hallucinatory fever dream at times, Keil has crafted an intriguing and chilling portrait of just how far some folks are willing to go in the name of vanity, and the whole affair is anchored by a trio of powerhouse performances by Rebecca Forsythe, Barbara Crampton, and Lucie Aron.

In Replace, we’re introduced to...

For more than two decades now, L'Etrange Festival in Paris became one of the most anticipated movie fest in Europe, side by side with other festivals such as Sitges, Bifff, etc. This year's Etrange Festival will take place from 6th to 17th of september in Paris, and while waiting for the full line-up to be revealed in the upcoming weeks, a few titles have already been announced, traditionnally revealed by their long time partner 1kult. Competition : 4 movies from the competition have been announced this far. Replace, first full-length feature of German director Norbert Keil, follows a young girl whose skin start to age rapidly, dry out and crumble away. She then realize she can replace her own skin with somebody else's. The wild...

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It should come as no surprise that the concept behind Replace is rather brilliant; it does come from the brain of master Richard Stanley. The movie stars Rebecca Forsythe as Kira, a musician whose skin begins to age abnormally quickly beginning with her finger and quickly spreading through the rest of her body. At the same time, she also begins to lose a grip on her memory.

Through a rather ridiculous set of circumstances, Kira discovers that her body will accept new skin to replace her aging one and so she turns into a killer, skinning her victims to replace her skin with theirs.

Neat-o right?

Though it starts well, Replace goes off the rails pretty quickly and never manages to recover. The movie's major problem is the fact that there's simply too much going [Continued ...]...

With only four weeks till the start of the festival, Frightfest organisers have announced not only some of the guests set to appear over the August Bank Holiday weekend, but also the addition of another film to the line-up! The 150 plus guest-list this year is as vibrant and eclectic as ever, with nearly 40 of the films represented… New to the film line-up is Jackals, Kevin Greutert’s potent blend of horror thriller, home invasion terror and murder cult chiller, which stars Stephen Dorff and Deborah Kara Unger. The film is scheduled for Saturday 25th August, 4pm and 4.30pm in the main screens at the Cineworld Leicester Square.

Check out the new festival trailer and guest details below:

From the press release:

It’s been five years since Don Mancini and Fiona Dourif raised the Empire roof with Curse Of Chucky and this year they are joined by the irrepressible Jennifer Tilly...

Barbara Crampton will introduce Replace

The Horror Channel's Frightfest announced its guest list today, and as always, there are some impressive names included. Barbara Crampton will be among those mentoring the next generation of scriptwriters, and will also introduce her new film Replace with director Norbert Keil. Kane Hodder is making a welcome return after five years, and Jennifer Tilly will be attending the première of Cult Of Chucky along with Don Mancini and Fiona Dourif.

Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo, whose previous works have all featured at the festival, will be there to talk about their Texas Chain Saw Massacre prequel Leatherface, with cast members Vanessa Grasse, James Bloor and Jessica Madsen. Graham Skipper, whose starring role in Beyond The Gates was warmly received by fans last year, returns with his directorial debut, Sequence Break, and Benjamin Barfoot will introduce Double Date, which proved popular at this year's <a.

Stars: Rebecca Forsythe, Barbara Crampton, Lucie Aron, Sean Knopp, Adnan Maral, J. David Hinze | Written by Norbert Keil, Richard Stanley | Directed by Norbert Keil

Following in the footsteps of the likes of David Cronenberg, German filmmaker Norbert Keil unleashes his own brand of body-horror on unsuspecting audiences with Replace – a Bathoryesque tale of a beautiful young woman, Kira, who is afflicted with a disease that rapidly ages her skin. After seeking the advice of a dermatologist she discovers she can replace her skin with that of other girls, so of course she abducts and kills a potential donor. But when the disease returns, she is forced to find more victims and soon becomes the target of a police investigation.

I knew it… Back when the marketing machine for Replace started to ramp up I initially compared the film to Brian Thomas Jones’ The Rejuvenator and – turns out – that’s exactly...

There’s a captivating science fiction horror concept at the back of director Norbert Keil and co-writer Richard Stanley’s Replace with the question: how far would you be willing to go for your youth? Do you crave longevity? Vanity? Rebirth? What would you sacrifice for it? Memory? Sanity? Life itself as the past becomes a voluntary casualty of the future? This stuff is ripe for body horror grotesquery, philosophical query, and hubristic intent. And in some respects Keil and Stanley’s film touches upon each one of those promises too. Where it stumbles is execution. Rather than let us indulge in that potential from the start, the movie seeks to keep us in the dark. It’s a choice meant for suspense, but reality has it cultivating a waning interest instead.

The reason for this is an added detail not necessarily received from a synopsis explaining Kira Mabon’s...

By Rob Hunter

2017’s Fantasia Film Festival runs July 13th through August 2nd.

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Many people were introduced to filmmaker and writer Richard Stanley via Netflix’s showing of the fascinating 2014 documentary, Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley’s Island of Dr. Moreau. But genre and grindhouse fans know him for his early… Continue Reading →

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Another interesting addition to the London FrightFest is Replace (read our review), directed by first-time filmmaker Norbert Keil, a horror-thriller starring Rebecca Forsythe (We Are Your Friends) as a young woman who is afflicted with a strange disease. When she starts to age rapidly, she discovers that she can replace her own skin with the skin of others to maintain […]...

Horror festival’s 18th edition to close with Tyler McIntyre’s Tragedy Girls.

FrightFest, the London-based horror festival, will mark its return to the Cineworld Leicester Square (formerly the Empire Leicester Square) with the global premiere of Cult Of Chucky.

Director Don Mancini will be in attendance on the opening night, along with stars Jennifer Tilly and Fiona Dourif, which takes place on August 24.

Other world premieres at this year’s festival include an unseen version of Adam Green’s Hatchet, as well as Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo’s Leatherface, their prequel to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

FrightFest’s 18th edition runs until August 28 and will screen 64 films, including 20 world, 22 European and 18 UK premieres, across five screens at the Cineworld Leicester Square and The Prince Charles Cinema.

This year’s festival will close with the UK premiere of Tyler McIntyre’s Tragedy Girls, starring Alexandra Shipp and Brianna Hildebrand.

FrightFest perviously...

Back in the heart of London’s West End for its 18th ‘adults-only’ anniversary, the world renowned horror and fantasy film festival will take place at the Cineworld Leicester Square and The Prince Charles Cinema from Aug 24 – Aug 28 2017, taking over five screens to present 64 films including 20 World, 22 European and 18 UK Premieres. Fourteen countries are represented spanning five continents, reflecting the current global popularity of the genre.

The opening night attraction is the global premiere of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment’s criminally entertaining Cult of Chucky (pictured above), with writer and director Don Mancini and stars Jennifer Tilly and Fiona Dourif in attendance, alongside the iconic deadly doll of destruction himself. Mancini said today:

It’s a true pleasure to be hosting the world premiere of Cult Of Chucky at FrightFest. I have fond memories of unveiling Curse Of Chucky there in 2013 so it’s great to be returning to the...

Later tonight at the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival, co-writer/director Norbert Keil will be able to celebrate the long journey to completion for his latest project, Replace, as the genre-bending horror film is set for its world premiere as part of the fest’s Nightfall programming.

Yesterday, Daily Dead sat down with Keil, as well as with Replace co-stars Rebecca Forsythe and genre legend Barbara Crampton, to discuss their wholly unique collaboration that left this writer continually guessing until the very end. During the interview, Keil chatted about how his own fears inspired the film and both actresses offered up their thoughts on being a part of this very female-driven cinematic story. The trio also chatted about how Replace affected them, both personally and professionally, and much more.

To get details on Replace and all of the great horror and sci-fi films being featured at Laff 2017, click Here.

Really fantastic work on the film,...

Re-Animator and From Beyond star Barbara Crampton recently returned to acting in Adam Wingard’s You’re Next, before appearing in last year’s acclaimed We Are Still Here, as well as Sun Choke and Beyond the Gates. Next up for the genre maven is Replace, directed by first-time filmmaker Norbert Keil, a horror-thriller starring Rebecca Forsythe (We Are Your Friends) as a young woman who is afflicted with a strange disease. When she […]...

Following its World Premiere at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival, where it received a Melies D’Argent nomination for Best European Fantasy Film, German director Norbert Keil’s neo-noir body horror Replace will be having its North American premiere in the… Continue Reading →

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Following its world premiere at Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival – where it received a Melies D’Argent nomination for Best European Fantasy Film – German director Norbert Keil’s neo-noir body-horror Replace will receive its North American premiere in the Nightfall section of La Film Festival.

Co-written by genre icon Richard Stanley (Hardware, Dust Devils) and starring Rebecca Forsythe (daughter of William Forsythe) and Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator), Replace is a Bathoryesque tale of a beautiful young woman afflicted with a disease that rapidly ages her skin. After seeking the advice of a dermatologist she discovers she can replace her skin with that of other girls and aided by her lover, she abducts and kills a potential donor. But when the disease returns, she is forced to find more victims and soon becomes the target of a police investigation.

Filmed on location in Toronto and executive produced by Colin Geddes (former director...

This year’s Los Angeles Film Festival, better known as Laff if you’re fun, has unveiled its full slate of 2017 offerings, including new offerings from Vincent Grashaw, Leena Pendharkar, Hong Sangsoo, Lea Thompson and many more. The slate includes 48 feature films, 51 short films, 15 high school short films and 10 short episodic works representing 32 countries. The festival’s five competitions feature 37 World Premieres, 2 International Premieres and 9 North American Premieres. Across the competition categories, 42% of the films are directed by women and 40% are directed by people of color.

“Our competitions reflect who Film Independent is as an organization,” said La Film Festival Director Jennifer Cochis. “Within each section you’ll find discovery, diversity, and promising talent both in front of and behind the camera.” Programming Director Roya Rastegar added, “The films curated for the 2017 competition reflect the changing political climate’s impact on emerging independent filmmakers, who are compelled to tell stories about the power of conviction,...

The days are getting longer and the nights are getting warmer, which means that we're edging ever closer to this year's La Film Festival. Taking place June 14th–22nd, the La Film Festival's 2017 competition lineup has been unveiled, and of particular interest for genre fans is the Nightfall section, which includes Colin Minihan's It Stains the Sands Red, Julius Ramsay's Midnighters, and Amanda Evans' Serpent.

Press Release: Los Angeles (May 9, 2017)— Today the La Film Festival, produced by Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that also produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, unveiled the official U.S. Fiction, Documentary, World Fiction, La Muse and Nightfall sections. The 2017 La Film Festival will screen a diverse slate of feature films, shorts and episodic series, along with programs such as Coffee Talks and Future Filmmakers Showcase. The La Film Festival takes place June 14 – June 22, 2017 headquartered at ArcLight Cinemas Culver City, with additional screenings at ArcLight Hollywood,...

Jinga to rep international and ICM Partners to handle North America.

UK sales outfit Jinga Films has boarded Brandon Christensen’s debut supernatural horror Still/Born for international sales with ICM Partners representing North America.

Following its Us premiere at Overlook Film Festival the film won the event’s Scariest Film Award.

Produced and co-written by Colin Minihan (Grave Encounters 1 & 2) and starring Christie Burke (Twilight: Breaking Dawn), Jesse Moss (Tucker And Dale Vs Evil), Rebecca Olson (Kindergarten Cop 2) and Michael Ironside (Starship Troopers), the film follows a young mother who after losing one of her twins during childbirth, spirals into madness thinking that her other child is in danger from an evil entity.

“Like Rosemary’s Baby before it, Still/Born explores the fine line between psychological and supernatural horror,” said Jinga’s Julian Richards.

“It’s a genuinely terrifying woman in peril story with the potential to appeal to a wide theatrical audience as well...