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Agatha All Along is a dark fantasy comedy-drama series created by Jeff Schaffer. Based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name, the Disney+ series serves as a spin-off to the WandaVision series it is set three years after the events of WandaVision and it follows the story of Agatha as she comes out of her mystical coma that Wanda put her in and now she is being hunted by a group of witches as she goes on an adventure to find the legendary Witches’ Road with the help of a goth teen and some other witches. Agatha All Along stars Kathryn Hahn in the lead role with Joe Locke, Debra Jo Rupp, Aubrey Plaza, Sasheer Zamata, and Ali Ahn starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the fantastical elements, witchy vibes, and compelling characters in...

Beneath the idyllic surface of Australia’s Sunshine Coast, a sinister tale of lies, lust, and revenge unfolds in The 13th Summer, a tense new psychological thriller from director Tam Sainsbury (Perfect Messy Holiday). Set to make its UK digital debut on 9 September 2024, this gripping drama is brought to audiences by Reel 2 Reel Films.

The 13th Summer centres on Ben (Nathan Phillips – Snakes on a Plane) and Vee (Hannah Levien – Brand New Cherry Flavour), a couple whose marriage is on the verge of collapse. In a last-ditch effort to save their relationship, they travel to a secluded beach house for their annual holiday with their best friends, Kate (Bec Hewitt – Home and Away) and Patrick (Jeremy Stanford – Relic). But things take a strange turn when Kate and Patrick never arrive. Instead, Ben and Vee find Alex (Ben Turland – Neighbours), a mysterious British backpacker who is inexplicably staying at the house in their absence.

A beach vacation turns deadly in 13th Summer, now available on digital platforms from Indican Pictures, and we have an exclusive clip you can watch right now!

"During their annual vacation to the beach, two vacationing sweethearts Ben and Vee encounter a mysterious hiker who draws them into a twisted web of lies, deceit, revenge and ultimately, murder. From Director Tam Sainsbury (Perfect Messy Holiday) and writer Jeremy Stanford (“Crash Zone”), 13th Summer also stars Georgie Parker (“All Saints”) and Ben Turland (“Neighbours”)."

Release Details

On Demand Release: August 6, 2024 Digital Availability: Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango At Home, Google Play, DirecTV and more Run Time: 110 Minutes Rating: Not Rated

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With help from a (witch?)crafty Catherine Keener, a young female director campaigns to “curse” out a shady producer in the full trailer for Netflix‘s Brand New Cherry Flavor.

Premiering — a bit fittingly — on Friday the 13th (of August), the horror thriller stars Rosa Salazar (Undone, Parenthood) as Lisa Nova, a filmmaker who heads to Hollywood in the early ‘90s to make a movie, only to clearly be let down by her producer (played by Perry Mason‘s Eric Lange). After that, Lisa “tumbles down a hallucinatory rabbit hole of sex, magic, revenge — and kittens,” the official synopsis reads.

Netflix is adapting Todd Grimson’s horror novel “Brand New Cherry Flavor” in the form of a horror-thriller revenge series, with Rosa Salazar (Alita: Battle Angel) set to lead the cast. The series will also star Catherine Keener (Get Out), Eric Lange (Escape at Dannemora), Jeff Ward (“Agents of Shield”) and Manny Jacinto (“The Good Place”), and Deadline reports today that Hannah Levien (The Magicians, Siren), Leland Orser (I Am […]...

Exclusive: Hannah Levien, Leland Orser and Patrick Fischler are set for recurring roles opposite Rosa Salazar on Brand New Cherry Flavor, Netflix’s upcoming horror-thriller revenge series.

Brand New Cherry Flavor is written by Nick Antosca and Lenore Zion. Based on the cult horror novel by Todd Grimson, the eight-episode series is the story of Lisa Nova (Salazar), an aspiring film director in the sun-drenched but seamy world of 1990 Los Angeles who embarks on a mind-altering journey of supernatural revenge.

Levien will recur as Christine, Orser will play Mike Nathans and Fischler will portray Alvin Sender.

In addition to Salazar, they join previously announced cast Catherine Keener, Eric Lange, Jeff Ward and Manny Jacinto.

The series is a co-production of Netflix and UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group,...

Network: Freeform.

Episodes: 36 (hour).

Seasons: Three.

TV show dates: March 29, 2018 — May 28, 2020.

Series status: Cancelled.

Performers include: Alex Roe, Eline Powell, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Ian Verdun, Rena Owen, Sibongile Mlambo, Chad Rook, Aylya Marzoff, Ron Yuan, Tammy Gillis, Curtis Lum, Anthony Harrison, Hannah Levien, Andrew Jenkins, David Kaye, and Sedale Threatt, Jr.

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Based on a story by Eric Wald and Dean White, who executive produces with showrunner Emily Whitesell, the Siren TV show is a fantasy mystery thriller. The drama unfolds in Bristol Cove. Legend has it, this small fishing village was once home to mermaids.

One day, Ryn (Powell) arrives in town. She is nothing if not an...

Over thirty new shorts across three sold-out, big-screen showcases, and an entire weekend of horror and genre-themed fun – this year’s FrightFest was one of the biggest ever for short form content. From comedies to mood-pieces, stop-motion to flat-out slashers, it was a truly diverse bunch, covering a wide spectrum of filmmakers and countries of origin. Here’s the very best of them:

There’s an awful lot to love in Stefan Georgiou’s cockney-gothic chiller The Dead Ones – a clever spin on the ghost-world formula that I won’t spoil here. Packed out with four terrific performances and a tricky, brilliantly moody plot that more than earns its longer 20-minute run time.

Adele Vuko’s edgy Aussie comedy The Hitchhiker might sound a little genre bare-bones, running off its basic title and set-up – three best friends picking up a scary-looking hitcher while on a midnight drive to a music...

Vulture Watch Is everything going swimmingly in Bristol Cove? Has the Siren TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Freeform? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Siren, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  What's This TV Show About? A Freeform mystery thriller, the first season of Siren stars Alex Roe, Eline Powell, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Ian Verdun, Rena Owen, Sibongile Mlambo, Chad Rook, Aylya Marzoff, Ron Yuan, Tammy Gillis, Curtis Lum, Anthony Harrison, Hannah Levien, Andrew Jenkins, David Kaye, and Sedale Threatt, Jr. The drama is set in Bristol Cove, a small fishing village which, according to the lore, was once home to mermaids. One day, the...

Since ABC Family rebranded as Freeform, the Disney-owned cable network, aimed at teens and young adults, has also been tweaking its content, with a move to programming that's edgier than old cancelled favorites like Switched at Birth. Now Freeform has introduced its Siren TV show. Does the first season of this fantasy series have what it takes, to lure the young viewers of demographers dreams? Will Siren be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. A Freeform mystery thriller, the first season of Siren stars Alex Roe, Eline Powell, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Ian Verdun, Rena Owen, Sibongile Mlambo, Chad Rook, Aylya Marzoff, Ron Yuan, Tammy Gillis, Curtis Lum, Anthony Harrison, Hannah Levien, Andrew Jenkins, David Kaye, and Sedale Threatt, Jr. The drama is set in Bristol Cove, a small fishing village which,...

Come on in. The water's so fine that the Siren TV show has been renewed for a second season on Freeform, with a start date Tbd. There's more good news. Although the first season was of the "limited" variety with only 10 installments, Freeform has ordered 16 episodes for Siren season two. On top of that, there are still two episodes left in the freshman season. Episode 1.09, "Street Fight," airs on Thursday, May 17th, and the season one finale, "Aftermath," aires on May 24th. A Freeform mystery thriller, the first season of Siren stars Alex Roe, Eline Powell, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Ian Verdun, Rena Owen, Sibongile Mlambo, Chad Rook, Aylya Marzoff, Ron Yuan, Tammy Gillis, Curtis Lum, Anthony Harrison, Hannah Levien, Andrew Jenkins, David Kaye, and Sedale Threatt, Jr. The drama is set in Bristol Cove, a small fishing village...

How goes Ben and Maddie's search for the truth about Ryn, during the first season of the Siren TV show on Freeform? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether the TV show Siren is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all of the Siren season one episodes below. A Freeform mystery thriller, the first season of Siren stars Alex Roe, Eline Powell, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Ian Verdun, Rena Owen, Sibongile Mlambo, Chad Rook, Aylya Marzoff, Ron Yuan, Tammy Gillis, Curtis Lum, Anthony Harrison, Hannah Levien, Andrew Jenkins, David Kaye, and Sedale Threatt, Jr. The drama is set in Bristol Cove, a small...

Even though the holidays are upon us, that doesn’t mean the horror and sci-fi genres are slowing down, especially on the VOD side of things. For December, we have 21 different titles arriving on digital platforms, including two films I absolutely adored this year: The Eyes of My Mother (hits VOD on December 2nd) and Beyond the Gates (arrives on December 9th). Several other indie films will be coming home to VOD over the next few weeks, too, including Pet, Abattoir, The Possession Experiment, and Blood Brothers, and for those of you who may have missed it in theaters, Train to Busan hits VOD on December 13th, and it is not to be missed.

Other VOD releases for December include Solace, Morgan, Good Tidings, It Watches, The Disappointments Room, and the V/H/S-based SiREN.

Killjoy's Psycho Circus (Full Moon Features) – December 1st

Killjoy, the demon clown and his gruesome crew - Batty Boop,...

Featuring a cast that reunites From Beyond actors Barbara Crampton and Ken Foree, the horror film Blood Brothers is teased in a new trailer and poster ahead of its theatrical and digital release on December 2nd.

Press Release: "Critically-acclaimed festival favorite The Divine Tragedies, from writer-director Jose Prendes, will be distributed in the Us by Uncork’d Entertainment under new title Blood Brothers.

The first feature from Dual Visions, the company headed up by Jon and James Kondelik, has been called “a dangerous and perfect little nightmare that needs to be seen” (Aint it Cool News) and “simply divine” (Dread Central).

Due for a theatrical/VOD release December 2, it tells of two brothers that fulfill their murderous fantasies, but doing so derails their relationship with horrifying results. Rising star Hannah Levien, from TV’s The Magicians, genre favorite Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator), Ken Foree (The Devil’s Rejects), Graham Denman and Lynn Lowry (The Crazies) star.

Roar Uthaug’s The Wave crashes on the shores of Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD on June 21st. Also in this round-up: production details on Jessica Cameron’s An Ending, release details for Sacrifice and The Divine Tragedies, and Kickstarter launch details for Night Wolf.

The Wave: “Nestled in Norway’s Sunnmøre region, Geiranger is one of the most spectacular tourist draws on the planet. With the mountain Åkerneset overlooking the village — and constantly threatening to collapse into the fjord — it is also a place where cataclysm could strike at any moment. After putting in several years at Geiranger’s warning centre, geologist Kristian (Kristoffer Joner) is moving on to a prestigious gig with an oil company. But the very day he’s about to drive his family to their new life in the city, Kristian senses something isn’t right. The substrata are shifting. No one wants to believe...

Uncork’d Entertainment have announced they have picked up Jose Prendes’ critically-acclaimed festival favorite The Divine Tragedies for distribution in the Us.

The first feature from Dual Visions, the company headed up by Jon and James Kondelik, has been called “a dangerous and perfect little nightmare that needs to be seen” (Aint it Cool News) and “simply divine” (Dread Central). The films cast includes Hannah Levien from TV’s The Magicians, genre favorite Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator), Ken Foree (Dawn of the Dead, The Devil’s Rejects), Graham Denman and Lynn Lowry (The Crazies).

The Divine Tragedies, based loosely on the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case, tells the tale of Charles Brubaker (Graham Denman) and his half-brother Thomas Lo Bianco (Jon Kondelik), who were raised by their arthritis-twisted, alcoholic mother (Barbara Crampton). The boys concoct a deadly game to test their superior intelligence against the dimwitted masses. This game will eventually lead to murder,...

Brothers Jon and James Kondelik continue to reveal more from their film, The Divine Tragedies. This film, which is based on the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case, has been reset to film. This time the names are slightly different, but the brother's motivations are the same. They want to get away with murder. Now, four new clips have been released for The Divine Tragedies. Each clip shows more of the film and more of their plan, to get away with the perfect crime. The clips are titled: "Alley Scene," "Masterpiece," "Butterflies," and "Where are the Keys." The first clip, "Alley Scene," shows how one of the brothers is more motivated to kill, compared to the other. "Masterpiece" introduces their main victim, Genevieve (Hannah Levien). Meanwhile, "Butterflies" shows Charles (Graham Denman) and his sadistic ways. Unfortunately for Charles, his first murder does not go according to plan. The "Where are...

*full disclosure: an online screener of this film was provided by producer and actor Jon Kondelik. Kondelik and this critic have worked together, in the past. Director/writer: Jose Prendes. Cast: Graham Denman, Hannah Levien, Barbara Crampton, Sean Whalen, Ken Foree and Lynn Lowry. The Divine Tragedies is an unreleased film from production house Dual Visions. Developed by Jose Prendes (The Haunting of Whaley House), The Divine Tragedies is a tale of two murderous brothers. On separate paths, the two brothers come to blows, on their murderous tactics and ideologies. The film also introduces a host of horror stars, but most are underused. Instead, this indie feature focuses on one brother's destruction and descent into madness. Meanwhile, the green and red lighting added in a nightmarish quality, while the story developed in a dream-like fashion, overall. The Divine Tragedies offers a compelling story and indie film fans will enjoy the film's central conflict.

Producer Bec Dakin realises that aiming to raise up to $150,000 via crowdfunding for a $3 million comedy adapted from a John Birmingham novel is a very tall order, but that.s not the point.

The primary aim of the Pozible campaign, she says, is to build a fan base for The Tasmanian Babes Fiasco, which will pay off when the film is released in cinemas and on digital platforms.

It will be the second feature from Dakin (whose debut was 2008 crime thriller The Horseman) and the first from director Zenon Kohler, who has directed TV commercials and shorts.

.We are starting to build a fan base and we will take them on the journey,. said Dakin, whose day job is a producer at Brisbane-based Cutting Edge, where Kohler is creative director. The screenplay is by Karl Maher, who writes TVCs for an advertising agency.

"It's about starting to share the film...

Producer Bec Dakin realises that aiming to raise up to $150,000 via crowdfunding for a $3 million comedy adapted from a John Birmingham novel is a very tall order, but that.s not the point.

The primary aim of the Pozible campaign, she says, is to build a fan base for The Tasmanian Babes Fiasco, which will pay off when the film is released in cinemas and on digital platforms.

It will be the second feature from Dakin (whose debut was 2008 crime thriller The Horseman) and the first from director Zenon Kohler, who has directed TV commercials and shorts.

.We are starting to build a fan base and we will take them on the journey,. said Dakin, whose day job is a producer at Brisbane-based Cutting Edge, where Kohler is creative director. The screenplay is by Karl Maher, who writes TVCs for an advertising agency

The comedy is set in a share...

A few weeks ago we were promised the trailer for writer/director Jose Prendes' The Divine Tragedies, and with the film now complete and about to kick off its festival run, we have it for you right here just in time to celebrate the start of the weekend!

From the Press Release

Dual Visions and Jose Prendes (The Haunting of Whaley House) have completed work on the serial killer fever dream that is The Divine Tragedies. As proof, here is the official first look at the film!

The Divine Tragedies, produced by Prendes and Jon and James Kondelik, stars Graham Denman (The Haunting of Whaley House), Jon Kondelik (Airplane vs. Volcano), Lynn Lowry (The Crazies), Ken Foree (Dawn of the Dead), Sean Whalen (The People Under the Stairs), Barbara Crampton (You’re Next), and Hannah Levien (Children of Sorrow).

Synopsis:

The Divine Tragedies, based loosely on the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case,...

Writer/director Jose Prendes' The Divine Tragedies has a trailer forthcoming and will soon be kicking off a festival run, but first the powers-that-be have a pair of new characters poster to share featuring two murderous half-brothers.

From the Press Release

Dual Visions and Jose Prendes (The Haunting of Whaley House) have completed work on two more character posters for the serial killer thriller The Divine Tragedies. The new graphics highlight the artwork of Sasha Burrow and show half-brothers Thomas LoBianco and Charles Brubaker.

Together, this pair will create a murder spree which targets the most vulnerable.

The Divine Tragedies is loosely based on the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case of 1924, in which two brothers would test their high Iq against an innocent victim, a young boy. In this film adaptation the names have been changed, but the drive is the same – to get away with murder!

Below,...

Jon Kondelik and James Kondelik, the producers of The Divine tragedies have released two new graphics for the serial killer fever dream The Divine Tragedies. This film is being developed by Dual visions and The Haunting of Whaley House director, Jose Prendes. This horrifying feature, which is based on the 1924 Leopold and Loeb murder case, hosts a bevy of horror icons, including: Ken Foree (Candyman), Barbara Crampton (You're Next), Sean Whalen (The People Under the Stairs), Lynn Lowry (Cat People), Hannah Levien (Children of Sorrow) and many more. The two character posters released today show the two brothers: Charles Brubaker (Graham Denman) and Thomas LoBianco (Jon Kondelik). In the film's story, two brothers test their wits against police and the innocent. A young, single mother will be the first victim. But, Charles and Thomas leave a trail of clues in their destruction. And soon, the authorities are only a step...

On a special day of shooting writer-director Jose Prendes’ Divine Tragedies with the fantastic Ken Foree, Dread Central was invited to watch some... well… shooting. In the scene they were about to film, Foree’s character gets shot. Whether he lives or dies, we can’t say...

But here’s what Prendes had to say:

Dread Central: So, tell us how you assembled this amazing cast!

Jose Prendes: Ken Foree and Barbara Crampton were always on our list, but we never thought we could get them, or thought they would be into it, because the roles are very stylized. Especially Barbara's role, which is very unique, and she hasn't really played anything like that before. So for her to call me up and say, 'This is a really disturbing script but it would make such a lovely movie and I want to be a part of it,' really means a lot.

Director: Jourdan McClure. Writer: Ryan Finnerty and Jourdan McClure. Cast: Bill Oberst Jr., Hannah Levien, Whitney Nielsen, Nich Kauffman and Galen Howard. Children of Sorrow is an indie film from Rogue River (2009) creators Ryan Finnerty and Jourdan McClure. The film's story focuses on an isolated cult in the desert. Here, one man brings twelve followers on a journey to hell; few survive the trip. Children of Sorrow also focuses on one villainous character, while more heroic characters are simply forgotten. Light on conflict but full of disturbing and awkward scenes, Children of Sorrow is a harrowing tale set in the depths of madness. The story is centered on one man - Simon Leach (Bill Oberst Jr.). This character calls himself the Father, but this is not one man you would want in your family life. The Father recruits several impressionable twentysomethings. Once interviewed and indoctrinated, the followers are slowly brought...

by Shannon Hilson, MoreHorror.com

Every horror fan has their own idea of what’s authentically frightening, but for me personally, successful horror goes straight for the kill by getting to the root of what scares us on a primal, inherently human level. It touches nerves and stirs fears that live deep inside all of us. We’re unsettled, disturbed, and maybe even provoked as a result. Children of Sorrow is the type of film that successfully does all this and more by drawing us into the lives of some truly fascinating characters.

The film introduces us to cult leader Simon Leach (Bill Oberst Jr.) and a group of desperate teens he has assembled together in a Mexico desert compound to help him realize his personal vision of faith and spiritual growth. The latest member of the group is Ellen (Hannah Levien), a young woman searching for her sister who...

Lionsgate has picked up director Jourdan McClure's Children of Sorrow for distribution on DVD and Video-on-demand. This award winning film will be available March 4th, 2014 and fans of true horror can preview the launch here. Also, Children of Sorrow stars Bill Oberst Jr., Hannah Levien and Whitney Nielsen. And, actor Bill Oberst Jr. has won a Best Actor award for his role as a sadistic cult leader, in this title. The film focuses on a charismatic cult leader. Leach (Oberst Jr.) has strange plans for his followers and the blood flows as his flock is enamoured by his self-destructive prophecies. Few will escape his camp, located in an isolated desert. The official promo' details are available here for the film. The official DVD artwork is located above. The character Leach is shown forefront in the graphic. As well, Lionsgate has recently released an official trailer for the film. The...

Fresh off of multiple festival wins, Children of Sorrow was scooped up by After Dark Films last year, and Lionsgate will be bringing the tale of a creepy cult home this coming March. Today, the trailer gives us our first look inside the cult. Dig it!

Look for Children of Sorrow to be available on DVD (plus Digital Ultraviolet), Digital HD, and Video on Demand March 4th from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

Written by Ryan Finnerty and directed by Jourdan McClure, the flick stars Bill Oberst, Jr., Hannah Levien, and Whitney Nielsen.

Synopsis

Simon Leach is a very sick man. Thriving on despair, pain, and panic, he unites a group of broken and desperate teens and showers them with the love and affection they’re so desperate for. But Simon has a much darker plan for his followers.

When a young woman embeds herself in the cult looking for answers to her sister’s disappearance,...

Enter the world of ‘The Mirror’ with the first exclusive clip from co-writer-director William Dickerson’s upcoming comedy-drama. The clip follows Taylor, a lifestreamer, as he meets Ellen (Hannah Levien) for the first time over coffee. She questions why he always feels the need to film everything he does, and he insists that he doesn’t need much time for himself. Ellen thinks the camera acts as a barrier that prohibits him from getting to know anyone else. She adds that it’s hard to get to know him, since everything she says is being recorded. TaylorMade Films, the company distributing ‘The Mirror,’ has released the following official synopsis for the film: Who [ Read More ]

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William Dickerson directs this documentary satire which includes Taylor, Hannah Levien, Pat "Marty" Dowd, Bill Escudier and Raymond Merritt. The Mirror asks Who is Taylor? That is the question filmmaker William Dickerson tries to answer in this metafictional satire about a quirky and charismatic lifestreamer. “Taylor” is an open book who magnetically draws others into his world where public and private are one and the same. But as Dickerson pushes Taylor to delve deeper into his traumatic past, the story takes an unexpectedly dangerous turn.

Here at Dread Central we've been singing the praises of actor and horror enthusiast Bill Oberst, Jr., for some time now, and it's great to see the rest of the world catching on. This dude knows how to do spooky, and that's the order of the day when it comes to these new stills from Children of Sorrow!

From the Press Release

After Dark Films proudly announces the fourth film in its After Dark Originals 2 series (ADO2), Children Of Sorrow. A film that delivers a petrifying look into a cult psyche, Children Of Sorrow is directed by Jourdan McClure (Rogue River, Die Maniacs Die!), written by Ryan Finnerty (Rogue River, Smosh), and stars Bill Oberst, Jr. (Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies, Take this Lollipop) and Hannah Levien (The Palace Players).

"We are so excited to welcome Jourdan McClure into the After Dark Family. He's an incredible talent. Children of Sorrow is...

After Dark Films proudly announces the fourth film in its After Dark Originals 2 series (ADO2), Children Of Sorrow. A film that delivers a petrifying look into a cult psyche. Children Of Sorrow is directed by Jourdan McClure (Rogue River, Die Maniacs Die!), written by Ryan Finnerty (Rogue River, Smosh), starring Bill Oberst Jr (Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies, Take this Lollipop) and Hannah Levien (The Palace Players) .

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The After Dark Film Festival is one of this reviewer's favourite annual events. Every year, After Dark Films comes out with an interesting slate of underground horror titles. This year, After Dark has already announced the attachment of the horror films: Asylum, Red Clover, and Dark Circles to their 2013 line-up. Children of Sorrow has also been attached to the film festival as of today. Children of Sorrow, from director Jourdan McClure (Rogue River), involves an isolated cult. Simon Leach (Bill Oberst Jr.) is the leader of the cult and Leach has plans to take advantage of his many followers. Few will escape the confines of his heavily surveilled ranch and few will forget McClure's latest film. Fans of horror can preview the movie poster for the film here. The graphic shows Leach in a Christ like pose, with a brilliant sun in the background. However, Leach is no saviour. Director: Jourdan McClure.

After Dark Originals, which features a combination of originally produced and acquired films, has announced the fourth film in its second series, the Jourdan McClure-directed Children of Sorrow, which brings us a “petrifying look into a cult psyche.”

After Dark Horrorfest was an incredible thing for the horror genre, snatching up and distributing independently produced horror flicks and packaging them up in their nifty “8 Films to Die For” banner. While only a small handful of them were truly good flicks (Lake Mungo and Frontier(s) are incredible), there’s no denying that After Dark was doing a damned good thing for budding filmmakers and fans as a whole.

After 2011, After Dark Horrorfest was supplanted by After Dark Originals comprised of originally produced and also, for the second series, acquired films. Children of Sorrow, which looks to be a unique little take on the “cult” sub-genre of horror films, will...

After Dark Films proudly announces the fourth film in its After Dark Originals 2 series, Children of Sorrow.  

The film is directed by Jourdan McClure (Rogue River, Die Maniacs Die!), written by Ryan Finnerty (Rogue River, Smosh), starring Bill Oberst Jr. and Hannah Levien.

"We are so excited to welcome Jourdan McClure into the After Dark Family.   He's an incredible talent. Children of Sorrow is such a thought provoking and disturbing film. It sparked many debates and was the cause of endless sleepless nights," said Stephanie Caleb, Evp Creative Affairs

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By Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com

Alright, we've got pairs of All Access Passes to this weeks Shockfest Film Festival 2012 to give away. If you live near or are able to get to the L.A. area this week, you won't want to miss this years event (which includes the highly anticipated screenings of The Black Dahlia Haunting and Children of Sorrows). This pass includes access to all film screenings, including Opening Night Red Carpet and the Awards Ceremony.

To enter (and also qualify for a custom 'Freddy Glove' that will be given away at the festival) email your full name, physical address and subject line Shockfest All Access Pass Give Away to [email protected]. Winners will be notified by email with a code to redeem on the Shockfest website. Good luck!

About Shockfest Film Festival:

When:

Friday, November 16, 2012 at 8:00 Pm - Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 11:55 Pm (Pst)

Where:...

By Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com

Shockfest 2012 festival director G.R. Claveria has sent us the exclusive complete nomination announcement's for this years event.

The nominations were announced at the Shockfest party on Halloween at Dimples Restaurant, in Burbank, CA, and without further ado, here they are:

Best Actor Nominations

* Joe Estevez for Bunyan (World Premiere)

* Bill Oberst Jr. for Children of Sorrow (Los Angeles Premiere)

* Tom Sizemore for Visible Scars (World Premiere)

* Brandon Slagle for The Black Dahlia Haunting (Los Angeles Premiere)

* Adam Chambers for The Garlock Incident (World Premiere)

Best Actress Nominations

* Hannah Levien for Children of Sorrow (Los Angeles Premiere)

* Eve Blangiardo for No Love Lost (World Premiere)

* Devanny Pinn for The Black Dahlia Haunting (Los Angeles Premiere)

* Nicole Travolta for Orange County Hill Killers (Los Angeles Premiere)

* Jillian Murray for Visible Scars (World Premiere)

Best Feature Nominations

* Bunyan (World Premiere)

* The Black Dahlia Haunting (Los Angeles Premiere)

* Visible Scars...

On tap for you ghouls now is the first poster from Jourdan (Rogue River) McClure's film Children of Sorrow. In the film a woman embeds herself in a cult looking for answers to her sister’s disappearance, only to find a dark secret within the cult and an even darker secret within herself.

The film just took Best Feature at the Sacramento Horror Film Festival along with Best Acting In A Feature. Children of Sorrow will have its L.A Premiere November 17th.

Children of Sorrow was written by Ryan Finnerty and stars Bill Oberst, Jr., as self-help guru Simon Leach; Hannah Levien; and Whitney Nielsen.

McClure says of Children of Sorrow, "[It] is unlike anything I thought I would do. It’s really my attempt at a Pov mocku-horror film with roots in the slice of life genre. The story is told through the lenses of diegetic devices. This is not found footage,...

By Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com

The first movie trailer for Children of Sorrow, from the masterminds behind Rogue River, (director Jourdan McClure and writer Ryan Finnerty) has just been unleashed.

You can check out the trailer below the film details.

Synopsis

Children of Sorrow, a young woman embeds herself in a cult looking for answers to her sister's disappearance, only to find a dark secret within the cult and an even darker secret within herself.

Director Jourdan McClure says, "Children Of Sorrow is unlike anything I thought I would do. It’s really my attempt at a P.O.V Mocku-horror film with roots in the slice of life genre. The story is told through the lenses of diegetic devices. This is not found footage but the style utilizes elements of the Ff aesthetic along with the documentary presentation to make something unnerving and interesting."

The film stars Bill Oberst Jr....

Children of Sorrow is the latest horror film from director Jourdan McClure. Fans of film might recognize McClure's name from his earlier production, Rogue River. Rogue River involved kidnapping and murder. McClure has stepped up the bloodletting with Children of Sorrow as seen in the film's trailer. In the clip, cultists who step out of line are tortured and then dispatched. Governed by a ruthless leader, Simon Leach (Bill Oberst Jr.), followers hide "a dark secret." Shot in a found footage or pseudo-documetary style, fans of horror can have an early look at this film below. A release date is forthcoming. Director: Jourdan McClure. Writer: Ryan Finnerty. Cast: Bill Oberst Jr., Hannah Levien and Whitney Nielsen. The trailer for Children of Sorrow is here:  |  |  |  Advertise Here - Contact me Michael Allen at 28Dla Subscribe to 28 Days Later: An Analysis Email Subscription

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Some news has come on Jourdan (Rogue River) McClure's Children of Sorrow along with a few stills and a trailer. In the film a woman embeds herself in a cult looking for answers to her sister’s disappearance, only to find a dark secret within the cult and an even darker secret within herself.

Children of Sorrow was written by Ryan Finnerty and stars Bill Oberst, Jr., as self-help guru Simon Leach; Hannah Levien; and Whitney Nielsen.

McClure says of Children of Sorrow, "[It] is unlike anything I thought I would do. It’s really my attempt at a Pov mocku-horror film with roots in the slice of life genre. The story is told through the lenses of diegetic devices. This is not found footage, but this style utilizes elements of the Ff aesthetic along with the documentary presentation to make something unnerving and interesting.”

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A test audience for the upcoming horror film ‘Children Of Sorrow’ is needed in the Hollywood area for an initial test screening. The screening will take place on a studio lot on Thursday at 8pm. The location will be disclosed to ticket holders only, and seating is limited; tickets are being offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Director Jourdan McClure, whose last film was ‘Rogue River,’ starring Bill Mosely, is looking for horror fans who will be willing to give their opinion afterwards in an anonymous survey. Fans interested in attending the screening can RSVP to [email protected]. ‘Children Of Sorrow’ stars Bill Oberst Jr., Hannah Levien and Whitney Nielsen. Written [ Read More ]...

There are questions that we ask ourselves, hypothetical ones that can result in lurid, violent fantasies and nightmares. What would you do to protect the ones you love? What if they were taken from you? Killed?

What if it was something worse than that?

Hollywood films are filled with stories that show people's answer to these questions, though they're frequently either glamorized and action-movie'd to death without any real emotion or heart. Australian writer/director/producer Steven Kastrissios has his own answer to the question, and it's an unapologetic, brutal response. His first film, The Horseman, tells the story of Christian (Peter Marshall), a divorced father with an average life, and average job and a generally average existence. He's balding, a little paunchy and mostly unremarkable. Until the day his daughter Jesse (Hannah Levien) is found dead -- with alcohol, cocaine, and heroin in her blood, and semen from four different men inside of her.