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Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have launched movie fans into excitement with the latest trailer for their new movie, “Barbie.” Gerwig directs the project and she also co-wrote the script with her partner Baumbach. Previously, both scored Oscar nominations in the same year for their work on “Little Women” (Adapted Screenplay for Gerwig) and “Marriage Story” (Original Screenplay for Baumbach). With “Barbie,” the pair of filmmakers could become the first couple to win an Oscar for the same feature film since 2018.

Gerwig and Baumbach would be up for Best Original Screenplay together, while Gerwig could also be up for Best Director, and both could be up for Best Picture (as producers). If they were to win together, they’d become the 19th couple to take home a pair of Oscars for the same movie.

They’d join these 18 joint champs:

Muriel Box and Sydney Box for Best Original Screenplay (1947) — “The Seventh Veil...

"History is Written by the Dead" From director / writer Johannes Grenzfurthner, Razzennest will have its world premiere at a prestigious festival this Autumn and we have the trailer premiere as a special treat for Daily Dead readers!

Synopsis: "South African enfant terrible filmmaker and artiste-cineaste Manus Oosthuizen meets with Rotten Tomatoes-approved indie film critic Babette Cruickshank in an Echo Park sound studio. With key members of Manus's crew joining, they record an audio commentary track for his new elegiac feature documentary Razzennest. But the session goes down a different path... cazzart! The ultimate elevation of arthouse horror, just not as you might expect."

Cast: Sophie Kathleen Kozeluh (as Babette Cruickshank), Michael Smulik (as Manus Oosthuizen), Anne Weiner (Ellen Zampaglione), Roland Gratzer (as Hetti Friesenbichler), Jim Libby (as Pat Kirkpatrick), Bob Rose (as Bob), Joe Dante (as Joe Dante)

Crew:

Johannes Grenzfurthner ... writer and director Florian Hofer & Philine Hofmann & Ronald von den Sternen...

Stars: Brie Mattson, Brandon Wardle, Sage Mears, Christina July Kim, William Romano-Pugh, David Fine, Barbara Crampton | Written and Directed by Dean Yurke

[Note: With the film now out on DVD in the UK, here’s a reposting of our review of Stay Out, Stay Alive; now under the shorter title of Stay Out]

Another generic (and not very good) name for a low budget horror movie, so it’s fair to say that I wasn’t expecting a whole lot from Stay Out.

I’m glad to report though that this isn’t quite as generic as I expected and there is plenty of things to enjoy here. I was not surprised at all when I looked up director Dean Yurke and discovered that before this, his directorial début, he has worked a lot in visual effects and in big shows or films such as Loki, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and much much more. And it shows because despite a low budget the effects used here a very good on the whole. Clearly, they...

Stars: Brie Mattson, Brandon Wardle, Sage Mears, Christina July Kim, William Romano-Pugh, David Fine, Barbara Crampton | Written and Directed by Dean Yurke

Another generic (and not very good) name for a low budget horror movie, so it’s fair to say that I wasn’t expecting a whole lot from Stay Out Stay Alive.

I’m glad to report though that this isn’t quite as generic as I expected and there is plenty of things to enjoy here. I was not surprised at all when I looked up director Dean Yurke and discovered that before this, his directorial début, he has worked a lot in visual effects and in big shows or films such as Loki, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and much much more. And it shows because despite a low budget the effects used here a very good on the whole.

"Try as we may to make a silence, we cannot." An early teaser trailer has debuted for an intriguing, strange horror film project called Masking Threshold - which is a strange title for a horror film but it's also quite a unique title and that makes me happy to see. Made by Austrian filmmaker Johannes Grenzfurthner, the film is described as "a surreal study of dread" about an It worker performing experiments in his home lab. "Masking Threshold is a film about a suffering, stubborn person whose worldview and beliefs are turned on their head, whose dogmas come out against the world and himself.... It includes the urge for control, the reactionary fear of regression and decay and an almost Lovecraftian terror of contamination." The film stars Ethan Haslam, Katharina Rose, Ishan Raval, Kudra Owens, and David Fine. This trailer contains mostly close-up shots; but along with the poster art,...

The complete list of nominees for the 91st Academy Awards was announced early Tuesday morning, with Kumail Nanjiani and Tracee Ellis Ross hosting. The list is led by a slew of well-deserved nominations for The Favourite (10) and Rome (10). Here is the complete list of Oscar nominations.

Every year, it seems as if films just get better and better, with actors, actresses, directors, and crewmembers raising the bar to extraordinary new heights. For over 90 years, the Academy Awards has been the main source of accommodating those achievements with their illustrious golden statue and the prestige of being known as an "Academy Award-winner". For some, though, just being nominated is a special accolade, in and of itself.

Here is the complete list of Oscar nominations for the 91st Academy Awards.

Best Picture:

“Black Panther”

“BlacKkKlansman”

“Bohemian Rhapsody”

“The Favourite”

“Green Book”

“Roma”

“A Star Is Born”

“Vice”

Lead Actor:

Christian Bale, “Vice”

Bradley Cooper,...

“Roma” and “The Favourite” led nominations for the 91st Oscars, scoring 10 nods each. Both films were nominated for best picture, alongside “Black Panther,” “BlacKkKlansman,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “A Star Is Born,” “Vice,” and “Green Book.”

Glenn Close picked up her seventh Academy Award nod for best actress in “The Wife,” while Lady Gaga nabbed her first acting nomination for “A Star Is Born.” Their competition includes Olivia Colman for “The Favourite,” Yalitza Aparicio for “Roma,” and Melissa McCarthy for “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”

The best actor race includes Christian Bale for his turn as former VP Dick Cheney in “Vice,” Rami Malek as iconic Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Bradley Cooper in “A Star Is Born,” Willem Dafoe as Vincent Van Gogh in “At Eternity’s Gate,” and Viggo Mortensen in “Green Book.”

Nominations were announced on Tuesday morning by Kumail Nanjiani and Tracee Ellis Ross. The Academy Awards will air live Feb.

Pixar’s “Bao” (available for online viewing below through December 23rd) and DreamWorks’ “Bilby” and “Bird Karma” lead the Academy’s shortlist of 10 for Best Animated Short.

They were joined by “Age of Sail,” from Oscar winner John Kahrs (“Paperman”) via his Vr Google Spotlight short about being adrift at sea; National Board of Canada’s “Animal Behaviour” (directed by Alison Snowden and David Fine) about hilarious animal issues; Cartoon Saloon’s “Late Afternoon” (directed by Louise Bagnall), which explores dementia; “Lost & Found” (directed by Andrew Goldsmith & Bradley Slabe) about recovering a special friendship; “One Small Step” (directed by Disney alums Andrew Chesworth and Bobby Pontillas) about qualifying for the space program; “Pépé le Morse” (directed by Lucrèce Andreae) about a family’s sojourn of mourning; and “Weekends” (directed by Pixar story artist Trevor Jimenez) based on his difficult childhood being shuttled between parents in Toronto.

However, the frontrunner remains “Bao,...

There is no shortage of Canadian short films. Just ask Tiff Short Cuts programmers Lisa Haller and Jason Anderson. The duo sifted through the 789 Canadian titles with runtimes of 49 minutes or less in order to discover the 20 Canuck titles included in this year’s Short Cuts lineup.

In all 56 films – 20 Canadian titles and 36 international titles – will be featured in the Short Cuts program. The showcase is comprised of stories told in short form in various styles and genres including narrative, documentary, comedy and thriller.

It’s an exciting lineup that even caught the attention of Hollywood. Fox Searchlight has acquired two titles in the program: “Feathers”, directed by A.V. Rockwell, and “Birdie,” from Shelly Lauman. (an international premiere). “It’s largely unprecedented for a studio to venture into the shorts world like this and see this as an opportunity to support emerging filmmakers so we’re hugely excited,” Anderson said,...

We all dig psychological thrillers so when word of a new one being produced comes down the pipe, we've got to share it with you. This one comes from the East Coast in the form of a film called Blessid.

Written and produced by Robert Heske and directed by Rob Fitz, Blessid stars David Fine, Rachel Kerbs, Gene Silvers, and Chris Divecchio. Dig the teaser trailer and movie poster below, and be sure to look for Blessid updates as its release comes closer.

For more visit the official Blessid website, "like" Blessid on Facebook and follow Blessid on Twitter (@BlessidTheMovie).

From the Press Release

A violent, dark, funny, and − ultimately − inspirational story, Blessid is about a pregnant woman with a cursed past who forms a bond with a man who is immortal. Why does he appear at her most desperate hour? And what can she − a person who struggles to...

Francis Xavier's new film Poe now has an official release date, and in a new turn of events, a sequel has already been announced. This film, whose synopsis reminds us of The Silence of the Lambs, will become available on May 8 via Maverick Entertainment Group.

Written and directed by Xavier, Poe stars Stelio Savante, David Fine, Gene Silvers and Sal Landi. The only info we have on the planned sequel is the title will be Poe II: The Return of Dr. Casey. More details to follow as we get them. For more info visit the official Poe website and give it a like on the Poe Facebook page.

Synopsis

Brilliant and wealthy Dr. Andrew Casey is a serial killer who goes by the name The Chef. One night 11 years ago his wife found out. He was arrested and imprisoned at Marathon County Asylum for the criminally insane. Eleven years pass and he is released,...

Billed as "Saw meets The Silence of the Lambs", Poe has a its work cut out for itself to live up to that label. With a release date scheduled for May 2012, we've gotten our first look at the trailer for this cannibalistic treat.

Written and directed by Francis Xavier, Poe is part torture and torment, part dinner. Mostly torture and torment. The film, from Metropolis Pictures Entertainment, stars Stelio Savante, David Fine, Gene Silvers and Sal Landi.

Take a look at the trailer below, and then visit the official Poe website . Also be sure to give it a "like" on the Poe Facebook page .

About Poe

Coming soon! Brilliant and wealthy Dr. Andrew Casey is a serial killer who goes by the name The Chef. One night 11 years ago his wife found out. He was arrested and imprisoned at Marathon County Asylum for the criminally insane. Eleven years pass, and he is released,...

There is a new horror web series on Dailymotion that premieres today called 'The Funny Man.' The Funny Man is exclusively produced and distributed by Dailymotion.com and starts today with a new episode showing every day until November 3, 2011. The Funny Man was produced by Right Hook Films and is directed and written by Jake Barsha and stars Ryan Reyes, Abby Wathen, Leslie Easterbrook and David Fine.

Another new trailer for Francis Xavier's maniacal tale of madness, Poe, has hit online, and we have it right here along with a placemat, a fork and a knife for you! Dig in!

Poe stars Greg Travis, Sal Landi, Felissa Rose, Gene Silvers and Maray Ayres. For more visit the official Poe website.

Synopsis

Poe, written and directed by Francis Xavier, tells the story of brilliant and wealthy Dr. Andrew Casey (David Fine - Rent, The Red Door), who is a serial killer known only by the name of 'Chef'. His need for notoriety causes the doctor to seek out writer Johnathan Poe (Stelio Savante - "Ugly Betty", My Super Ex-Girlfriend), a descendant of the famed writer Edgar Allan Poe and a brilliant writer in his own right, with an offer to write his biography. Poe is intrigued and agrees to the assignment. Dr. Casey, along with his butler,...

The producer behind Poe alerted us to a new trailer for the film, directed by Francis Xavier. Poe follows Dr. Andrew Casey (David Fine) who is a serial killer known by the name of "The Chef". His need for notoriety causes Dr. Andrew Casey to seek out writer Johnathan Poe (Stelio Savante), a descendant of the famed writer Edgar Allan Poe and a brilliant writer in his own right, with an offer to write his biography. Poe is intrigued and agrees to the assignment. Dr. Casey along with his butler Mr. Peeples (Mike Iorio) lures women to his home under the alias of film director Jack Conway with the pretense of meeting to discuss a well-paying role. Once the women arrive, they are tied up, drugged and eventually sliced up to be used for meat to feed the homeless at the Help...

On March 1st Warner Bros./Gravitas released Matt Sconce's Stricken on 15 million televisions via On Demand. In addition, if you live in or near Fresno, California, you have three chances to see the film during that town's Rogue Performance Festival.

Stricken was written and directed by Matt Sconce and stars David Fine and Stephanie French. Its synopsis follows:

After her mother's death and her father's brutal suicide, 25-year-old Sarah Black fears she is losing her grip on reality. She is haunted by nightmares and terrifying visions, and she can't shake the feeling that something evil is about to find her. When people she cares about start to die, Sarah believes she may be next. Detective Scott Aro has been investigating a string of murders for 10 years, but nothing he has seen can prepare him for what lies ahead. As hope seems lost, the two must face the evil that has...

Okay, so this week we have covered the "Top Five Indie Horror Films," with an article found here: Best Indie Horror Films of 2010. Also covered was the "Top Five International Horror Films." An article on this posting is here: Top Five International Films. But, now we are exploring a more depraved side of horror, or a lower class of film. This top five list will cover the "Worst Five Horror Films of 2010!"

This year, there was so much to choose from in poor horror films. Abroad, we have the dismal Basement starring Danny Dyer and Jimi Mistry to the absolutely monstrosity of a film from Australia called Outback aka Prey starring the incapable Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Domestically, films like the Zombie Chronicles: The Infected made this reviewer want to scratch his eyes out, while others like Apocalypse of the Dead aka Zone of the Dead made one reach for the off button with lightening like reflexes.

The Red Door PosterDirector/writer: Jason Bognacki.

Jason Bognacki's short film "Loma Lynda: The Red Door" was sent to this reviewer simply as the "The Red Door." This short had an appearance in Cannes 2008, as part of the short film selection and "The Red Door" has gone onto win awards at Shockfest 2009 for Best Actor - David Fine, Best Film of the Festival, and others. Seriously surreal, this short starts off as serious hit of LSD to the system, warms to the audience with a psychotic monologue and finishes with a French dialogue about dissociation. Bognacki describes his film as a mix of Giallo and David Lynch; after seeing this film these words cannot be counter-argued, but the quality of the film can be enjoyed, as most of the senses are tickled.

From the cover sent with the film, this is "a modern Giallo genre film; a blood-drenched psychological...

Stricken WallpaperDirector/writer: Matthew Sconce.

Stricken is a film from director Matthew Sconce and Aftershock Studios. The film has recently been completed and Stricken has toured several film festivals, including the Action on Film International Film Festival. This feature won the Best Horror Film for 2010 at this event and currently the film is seeking distribution in numerous territories. Starring David Fine (Sensored) and Stephanie French, Stricken uses dark lighting, a foreboding atmosphere and Celtic mythology to tell a tale horror tale of curses and slaughter. Also, Stricken is important for showing that unfortunate events which effect the father or mother do not need to impact the offspring.

The film takes place in a small town where a tight knit family has been reduced to one through brutal suicides. Revealed later, this family has been cursed with an ancient Gaelic spell, which turns people against themselves. The "Celtic goddess of slaughter...

Stricken Concept PosterThe independent thriller Stricken had an appearance at the Action on Film International Film Festival in late July of this year and Stricken won Best Visual Effects at this event along with Best Horror Film. Post-production on the film was completed in June, so expect to see this film at festivals throughout 2010.

Stricken stars David Fine (Sensored), Stephanie French, Christina L. Tellifson, and Brett Gipson. The film's sub-plots involve suicide, hauntings, and murder. Have a watch of a first teaser clip for the feature, where the dead come back to life for a little fun and bloodshed.

The synopsis for Stricken:

"After her mother's death and her father's brutal suicide, 25 years old Sarah Black fears she is losing her grip on reality. She is haunted by nightmares and terrifying visions, and she can't shake the feeling that something evil is about to find her. When people she cares about start to die,...

Poe Movie PosterDirector/writer: Francis Xavier.

Metropolis Pictures Entertainment is the production company behind the independent thriller Poe. The film creates some loose connections between the character Jonathon Poe (Stelio Savante) and the famous American writer Edgar Allan Poe. This picture was recently completed in June and the film also stars Felissa Rose, David Fine, and Gene Silvers. Poe makes a bloody mess with a cannibalistic theme while the low production values and poor acting threaten to torpedo Poe's ship.

The film begins with Jonathon Poe being propositioned with a biography from an agent and part-time girlfriend. After some humming and hawing Poe takes on the job only to find himself in an orgy of mutilation, disfigurement, and murder. You see, Dr. Andrew Casey, Poe's subject, likes to make meat and hamburger out of the local prostitutes and wannabe actresses hanging out around Hollywood. Enter a moral dilemna...

Metropolis Pictures Entertainment has released an exclusive clip of Poe at the film's official site . Poe , written and directed by Francis Xavier, tells the story of brilliant and wealthy Dr. Andrew Casey (David Fine) who is a serial killer known only by the name of 'Chef'. His need for notoriety causes the doctor to seek out writer Johnathan Poe (Stelio Savante), a descendant of the famed writer Edgar Allan Poe and a brilliant writer in his own right, with an offer to write his biography. Poe is intrigued and agrees to the assignment. Dr. Casey along with his butler Mr. Peeples (Mike Ioriod) lures women to his home under the alias of film director Jack Conway with the pretense of meeting to discuss a well-paying role. Once the women arrive, they are tied up, drugged and...

It's been a while since we last talked about Francis Xavier's latest horror film, Poe, but good things come to those who wait. Good things like the first ever clip!

Synopsis

Poe, written and directed by Francis Xavier, tells the story of brilliant and wealthy Dr. Andrew Casey (David Fine - Rent, The Red Door) who is a serial killer known only by the name of 'Chef'. His need for notoriety causes the doctor to seek out writer Johnathan Poe (Stelio Savante - "Ugly Betty", My Super Ex-Girlfriend), a descendant of the famed writer Edgar Allan Poe and a brilliant writer in his own right, with an offer to write his biography. Poe is intrigued and agrees to the assignment. Dr. Casey along with his butler Mr. Peeples (Mike Iorio - My Super Ex-Girlfriend) lures women to his home under the alias of film director Jack Conway with the...

Melanie Robel has only been acting in the "biz" for a few short years and she's already added the "executive producer" status to her resume with the upcoming Post Mortem America: 2021. Check out the interview below where she talks about her projects, what she does in her spare time and her guilty pleasures. Melanie also surfs and I needs me some lessons, I wonder if she's up for this kinf of task? This first image of Melanie is from artist Dennis Willman who does these amazing "Playzom" pieces inside his upcoming Ginger-Stein series and also does work with Comic Book Divas.



Brian S- Hi Melanie, so how'd you get into acting?

Melanie- When I was very young we discovered that I was able to memorize movie dialogs by listening, and then I would do one man shows. Complete with voice and expression changes. I remember my sisters and I would reenact the songs in Annie.

Francis Xavier has alerted us to TheMoviePoe.com where you can find a red band trailer for his film Poe . It follows Dr. Andrew Casey (David Fine) who is a serial killer known by the name of "The Chef". His need for notoriety causes Dr. Andrew Casey to seek out writer Johnathan Poe (Stelio Savante), a descendant of the famed writer Edgar Allan Poe and a brilliant writer in his own right, with an offer to write his biography. Poe is intrigued and agrees to the assignment. Dr. Casey along with his butler Mr. Peeples (Mike Iorio) lures women to his home under the alias of film director Jack Conway with the pretense of meeting to discuss a well-paying role. Once the women arrive, they are tied up, drugged and eventually sliced up to be used for meat to feed the homeless...

The first trailer and poster for Francis Xavier's Poe has been released by Metropolis Pictures Entertainment. In the trailer for Poe a mutilated, nude, female corpse is investigated by detectives as a serial killer named "The Chef" turns aspiring actresses into chuck. A slight nod to famous American writer Edgar Allan Poe is provided by Xavier and fans with an interest in the film need to be eighteen or older to step inside, as Poe sets the standard for Red Band trailers.

A partial synopsis for Poe here:

"Poe tells the story of brilliant and wealthy Dr. Andrew Casey (David Fine; Rent, The Red Door) who is a serial killer known by the name of The Chef. His need for notoriety causes Dr. Andrew Casey to seek out writer Johnathan Poe (Stelio Savante), a descendant of the famed writer Edgar Allan Poe and a brilliant writer in his own right,...

Just about three weeks ago the official red band theatrical trailer for Francis Xavier's latest horror film, Poe, tore its way online, and now just in time for all of the Memorial Day BBQ's, an Nc-17 version has reared its head!

Synopsis

"The film follows formerly acquitted and rehabilitated criminal Dr. Andrew Casey (David Fine), who relocates to Los Angeles under the alias Jack Conway, aka 'The Chef'. Conway and his butler, Mr. Peeples (Mike Iorio), establish a respected soup kitchen/charity, 'The Help Feeding Foundation', which lures the likes of actresses and models under false pretense.

The women are in fact obtained to satisfy Casey/Conway's culinary tastes. He handpicks respected writer Johnathon Poe (Stelio Savante), descendant of famed writer Edgar Allan Poe, to immortalize him in the form of an autobiography. Poe is intrigued by Conway and his lucrative offer and agrees to the assignment. Once at the house,...

It's been quite some time since we've heard anything about Francis Xavier's latest horror film, Poe, but now a red-band trailer has hit online, and of course we have it for you here hot and juicy just like we know you like it!

Synopsis

"The film follows formerly acquitted and rehabilitated criminal Dr. Andrew Casey (David Fine), who relocates to Los Angeles under the alias Jack Conway, aka 'The Chef'. Conway and his butler, Mr. Peeples (Mike Iorio), establish a respected soup kitchen/charity, 'The Help Feeding Foundation', which lures the likes of actresses and models under false pretense.

The women are in fact obtained to satisfy Casey/Conway's culinary tastes. He handpicks respected writer Johnathon Poe (Stelio Savante), descendant of famed writer Edgar Allan Poe, to immortalize him in the form of an autobiography. Poe is intrigued by Conway and his lucrative offer and agrees to the assignment.

Dread Central recently caught up with writer/director John Skipp during the Never Sleep Again event this past weekend and talked to him about his brand new project he has coming up, Rose. The creator describes the project as "a freaky shot-in-3D feature with a radically whacked-out approach to the undead. Call it Pee Wee’s Playhouse meets Night of the Living Dead".

Skipp went on to say, “Rose is a super-hot, hilarious ex-mental patient with a cable access puppet show in downtown La. But now it’s 48 hours into the zombie apocalypse so she’s running rescue stations and musical numbers round the clock, trying to keep people’s hope alive…and periodically pausing to pulverize the skulls of the zombies trying to bust down her door.”

The movie introduces sexy newcomer Chase McKenna as the machete-juggling, shotgun-toting, corset-sporting gonzo comedienne with a secret that just might save the world.

Producer of Sensored, Jo Haskin has sent along two 18" x 12" signed posters to be given away here at 28Dla.com. Actor Robert Picardo has signed both posters and they are available to readers and fans here. The posters are exactly the same as the image shown left only slightly better with Picardo's monogram gracing the upper left hand corner. If you are interested in entering the contest, for the poster, simply watch the trailer for Sensored below and follow the instructions to be entered in the draw. Winners will be picked at random and notified here.

The synopsis for Sensored:

"Children's book author Wade Mixon is trying to keep his frayed mind from unraveling. His stability and lucidity are in question, and his thoughts are increasingly being invaded by the terror of this murderous past and present. Wade's battle with his own demons causes him to believe there is a conspiracy against him.

*A producer has informed me that the release date for Sensored has been pushed back to April, 2010.

Sci-fi star Robert Picardo is making his way into the horror genre with upcoming roles in Trail of Blood, Awakened, and the recently completed Sensored. Sensored involves author Wade Mixon developing delusions after his mind is "invaded by the terror of his murderous past" (Sensored). This film will be on DVD and Blu-ray formats February 2nd (see above). Fans of horror will want to check out this trailer for Sensored, as Robert Picard, a Star Trek and Stargate Sg-1 alumni, suffocates, tortures, and basically makes a bloody mess of his basement and neighbours. A full synopsis and further details are below.

The synopsis for Sensored here:

"Children's book author Wade Mixon is trying to keep his frayed mind from unraveling. His stability and lucidity are in question, and his thoughts are increasingly being...

There's no question. We all love, appreciate, and revel in the incredibly dark body of work presented to the masses by one of the most macabre and important writers of our times, Edgar Allan Poe. But -- have you ever wondered just what would have happened if his bloodline continued?

That's exactly the subject we will be examining with Francis Xavier's latest horror film, Poe, which starts shooting in Los Angeles this January. Check out the early artwork and details below courtesy of the official Poe website.

Early Synopsis

"The film follows formerly acquitted and rehabilitated criminal Dr. Andrew Casey (David Fine), who relocates to Los Angeles under the alias Jack Conway, aka 'The Chef'. Conway and his butler, Mr. Peeples (Tony Todd), establish a respected soup kitchen/charity, 'The Help Feeding Foundation', which lures the likes of actresses and models under false pretense.

The women are in fact...

Metropolis Pictures Entertainment has alerted us to another new Edgar Allan Poe project in the works. Francis Xavier's aptly titled Poe starts production in Los Angeles in early January. Formerly acquitted and rehabilitated criminal, Dr. Andrew Casey (David Fine of The Violent Kind ) relocates to Los Angeles under the alias Jack Conway, aka "The Chef." Conway and his Butler, Mr. Peeples (Tony Todd) establish a respected soup kitchen/charity, "The Help Feeding Foundation," which lures the likes of actresses and models under false pretense. The women are in fact obtained to satisfy Casey's culinary tastes. Conway handpicks respected writer, Jonathan Poe (Stelio Savante), descendant of famed writer, Edgar Allan Poe, to immortalize him in the form of an...

By: Alison Nastasi

Utah isn't just for lovers--It's also for the Sundance Film Festival. Every year the fest rolls around I am jealous of those who get to attend the premiere of some of the most talked about independent films. This is the largest indie film festival in the U.S. and this year's lineup for the Park City at Midnight category looks like good stuff. The festival runs January 21 - 31 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. Many popular horror films got their start at the festival, including Saw. I wonder if Weinberg was there... After the jump you can get up close and personal with the lineup for Sundance's Midnight movie series. Keep your eyes here for more info on the films as we get it. I also gave you my picks. Tell me yours?

So far I'm pretty psyched for Splice, directed by the...

The 2010 Sundance Film Festival is just over a month away (January 21-31) and as always, the Midnight screenings are the must-attend events for genre fans. The full lineup for the non-competition Park City at Midnight program was revealed yesterday, and we've got all the gory details below the jump.

Park City At Midnight

Home to horror films and crazy comedies, Black Dynamite, The Blair Witch Project and Saw are among the films that have screened here.

7 Days / Canada (Director: Daniel Grou; Screenwriter: Patrick Senecal)–A doctor seeks revenge by kidnapping, torturing and killing the man who murdered his young daughter. Cast: Rémy Girard, Claude Legault, Fanny Mallette, Martin Dubreuil, Rose-Marie Coallier. World Premiere

Buried / Spain, USA (Director: Rodrigo Cortes; Screenwriter: Chris Sparling)–A U.S. contractor working in Iraq awakes to find he is buried alive inside a coffin. With only a lighter and a cell phone it's a race...

One of the best and most prestigious film festivals of our time has just announced its midnight movie line-up, and it's looking like one of the best to come along in quite some time.

The official selections for Sundance's Park City at Midnight program are as follows:

Frozen

USA (Director and Screenwriter: Adam Green) – Three skiers are mistakenly stranded on a chairlift, forced to make life-or-death choices that prove more perilous than staying put and freezing to death. Cast: Emma Bell, Shawn Ashmore, Kevin Zegers. World Premiere

Splice

France, Canada (Director: Vincenzo Natali; Screenwriters: Vincenzo Natali, Antoinette Terry Bryant, and Doug Taylor) – Clive and Elsa are young, brilliant, and ambitious. The new animal species they engineered has made them rebel superstars of the scientific world. In secret, they introduce human DNA into the experiment. Cast: Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley, Delphine Chaneac, David Hewlett. North American Premiere

7 Days

Canada (Director: Daniel Grou...

A religious cult known as the Christians is getting into horror movie filmmaking with "The Message." Mostly involving a series of flashing images, "The Message," from Clay Castle Productions seems to need a message of its own. But, visually the teaser works on some level and captures the theme of a psychological horror film; have a first look at this film, which will be available in 2009, probably on DVD.

The synopsis...

A young wife and mother of two children is challenged to overcome her passive beliefs on religion after a serious car accident. Receiving haunting images of her past she is forced to make a decision that will decide her fate. Searching for the true meaning of our existence she comes to the end of her journey and believes she has only two choices in the eyes of God; do not have faith and die or have faith and....die (Internet).

Release Date: 2009.

Rating: Unknown.

NuFilm Entertainment gave Fango the news that it will release Lonely Joe to DVD May 12. Produced by Emmemax Films, the supernatural chiller was written and directed by first-timer Michael Coonce.

Erica (Wrong Turn 2) Leerhsen stars as a reporter who returns to her hometown in search of the facts surrounding her brother’s death, and becomes entangled in a mystery surrounding a series of strange disappearances in the area. The cast also includes Peter Speach, David Fine, Jody Pucello and Fangoria.com’s own James Zahn. On the DVD, the movie will be supplemented with audio commentary by Coonce, Brian Anelli and NuFilm president Richie Sposato as well as deleted scenes. You can see Lonely Joe’s trailer below; for more on the movie, check out its official website here and MySpace page here.