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We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting all the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes first details Dark, casting news for Bedlam Stories, DVD release details for Evidence, a Q&A with the creators of Zombie Gnomes, and much more:

Bedlam Stories Casting Update: “Director Pearry Teo’s (Necromentia, The Gene Generation, and the upcoming The Dark Prince) newest twisted horror movie has added a seasoned indie veteran to their cast, Scream Queen Jessica Cameron.

Set in the 1920s, intrepid reporter Nelly Bly fakes insanity to gain admission into the infamous Bedlam Asylum. While researching her expose, Nellie meets a young patient, Dorothy, who has delusions of a fantasy land she calls “Oz.” Digging deeper into the dark history of the asylum, Nellie uncovers evidence of human experimentation on another inmate, a young girl named Alice, who’s “Wonderland” mirrored Dorothy’s imaginary world.

A Resurrection hits DVD today and we have an exclusive clip to share with you after the jump.  Mischa Barton, Devon Sawa, Jonathan Michael Trautman and the late Michael Clarke Duncan star.

The film was directed by Matt Orlando and produced by Jamie Kennedy Entertainment.  

In this thriller, a down to earth school psychologist tries to help a mentally ill student who actually believes his brother is coming back from the grave for revenge on the students who killed him. 

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Archstone Distribution announces the VOD, Digital Download and DVD release of A Resurrection from Writer/Director Matt Orlando (Barbershop). The film stars Mischa Barton (Fox’s “The Oc”), Devon Sawa (CW’s “Nikita”) Jonathan Michael Trautmann (96 Minutes) and the late Michael Clarke Duncan (The Green Mile).

A Resurrection will be available on VOD on July 23, 2013 and on DVD on August 6, 2013 for an Srp of $14.99. It was released this week for Digital Download on all internet platforms, … Continue reading →...

The film from writer-director Matt Orlando (Barbershop) will be available on VOD on July 23 and DVD on Aug. 6 for a suggested retail price of $14.99. The film from writer-director Matt Orlando (Barbershop) will be available on VOD on July 23 and DVD on Aug. 6 for a suggested retail price of $14.99. Photos: Iconic Horror Movies The film centers on a school psychologist (The OCs Mischa Barton) who attempts to help a mentally disturbed student…...

The independent horror thriller ‘A Resurrection,’ starring Mischa Barton, Devon Sawa, Jamie Kennedy and the late Michael Clarke Duncan, has received official VOD, Digital Download and DVD release dates. Archstone Distribution will release the film on VOD on July 23, with the DVD rollout to follow on August 6, with an Srp of $14.99. The movie, which was written and directed by Matt Orlando, is currently available on Digital Download on all internet platforms, including iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Xbox Video and Vudu. “We are thrilled to be a part of this exciting, one of a kind thriller,” said Brady Bowen from Archstone Distribution, a well-established international sales and newly [ Read More ]

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We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes release details for A Resurrection, details on a virtual trading card series called Closet Monsters, casting news for Dead Afterlife, a Q&A with Vigilante Diaries’ Christian Sesma, and much more:

A Resurrection Release Details: “Archstone Distribution announces the VOD, Digital Download and DVD release of A Resurrection from Writer/Director Matt Orlando (Barbershop). The film stars Mischa Barton (Fox’s “The Oc”), Devon Sawa (CW’s “Nikita”) Jonathan Michael Trautmann (96 Minutes) and the late Michael Clarke Duncan (The Green Mile). A Resurrection will be available on VOD on July 23, 2013 and on DVD on August 6, 2013. It was released this week for Digital Download on all internet platforms, including iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Xbox Video and Vudu. The announcement was made today by Archstone Distribution’s Brady Bowen.

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‘A Resurrection’

Available on VOD on July 23, 2013 & on DVD on August 6, 2013

Los Angeles (July 12, 2013) – Archstone Distribution announces the VOD, Digital Download and DVD release of A Resurrection from Writer/Director Matt Orlando (Barbershop). The film stars Mischa Barton (Fox’s “The Oc”), Devon Sawa (CW’s “Nikita”) Jonathan Michael Trautmann (96 Minutes) and the late Michael Clarke Duncan (The Green Mile). … Continue reading →...

A film highlighted during this year's Indie Horror Month, Matt Orlando's A Resurrection, has gotten itself VOD and DVD release dates and some new artwork, and we have everything you need to know plus info on how you can watch it right now.

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Archstone Distribution announces the VOD, Digital Download, and DVD release of A Resurrection from writer/director Matt Orlando (Barbershop). The film stars Mischa Barton (Fox’s “The Oc”), Devon Sawa (The CW’s “Nikita”), Jonathan Michael Trautmann (96 Minutes), and the late Michael Clarke Duncan (The Green Mile). A Resurrection will be available on VOD on July 23, 2013, and on DVD on August 6, 2013, for an Srp of $14.99. It was released this week for Digital Download on all internet platforms, including iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Xbox Video, and Vudu.

Related Story: Writer/Director Matt Orlando on His Debut Feature A Resurrection

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Recently, I had the esteemed opportunity to chat with writer-director Matt Orlando, who has successfully shepherded his first feature film to the big screen. That would be A Resurrection, which follows a troubled teen, his psychologist, and the tangled web his school becomes embroiled in. The suspense-horror film stars Mischa Barton, J. Michael Trautmann, Devon Sawa, and was Michael Clarke Duncan’s final film. You can find our review for the film here, and can find it on VOD and in limited theatrical release now.

The following interview delves into how a first time director lucked into such a great cast, his feelings on Michael Clarke Duncan, his intentions making the film, its journey to fruition, and his upcoming horror projects (Surfing + horror).

FM: What were your inspirations growing up that made you want to be a filmmaker, and what in particular brought you to horror?

Orlando: I don’t know,...

Considering he started off his career in the genre world, it's certainly fitting that now Jamie Kennedy is producing horror movies, including Matt Orlando's A Resurrection, which arrived in limited theaters this weekend.

Written and directed by first-time filmmaker Orlando, A Resurrection stars Mischa Barton, Devon Sawa, J. Michael Trautmann and Michael Clarke Duncan in his final role and follows a mentally ill student named Eli (Trautmann), who believes his recently deceased brother is returning from the grave for revenge on the students who killed him. The project was produced by Jamie Kennedy Entertainment and Levine Pictures.

Dread Central chatted with Kennedy earlier this week for Indie Horror Month to talk about his first indie horror production, A Resurrection, and what the future holds for Jamie Kennedy Entertainment as they continue to produce independent horror films. Since we had him on the phone, we couldn't help but get nostalgic...

Today, March 22nd, up-and-coming filmmaker Matt Orlando's debut feature, the indie thriller A Resurrection, arrived in selected theaters courtesy of Archstone Distribution.

Starring Mischa Barton, Devon Sawa, J. Michael Trautmann and Michael Clarke Duncan in his final role, A Resurrection follows mentally ill student Eli (Trautmann), who believes his recently deceased brother is returning from the grave for revenge on the students who killed him. The project was produced by Jamie Kennedy Entertainment and Levine Pictures.

Dread Central recently chatted with Orlando for Indie Horror Month to hear more about what inspired his creepy revenge tale, his experiences working on his directorial debut and much more. Check out our interview below, and look for A Resurrection in these selected theaters beginning today:

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Regal Hollywood 24 @ N. I-85

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AMC Empire 25

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A Resurrection began its limited theatrical release today and we recently had a chance to talk with writer/director Matt Orlando. Continue reading to learn about his experience as a first-time director and what projects he’s working on next:

Why was A Resurrection the project you wanted to move forward as both a writer and director?

Matt Orlando: I don’t know exactly where the idea came from. I always have a lot of ideas swimming around my head. I write a lot, and this story took hold and evolved into what it became. I liked the different themes and it really struck a chord with me.

With this being your first feature film as a director, was it difficult to get backing for this project?

Matt Orlando: I got way more than I wanted. When I wrote it, I never thought I’d get the cast and budget that I did.

Want to know what some of Jamie Kennedy’s favorite horror films are? What about his experience as a producer on the set of A Resurrection? We talk Scream, the cast of A Resurrection, and more in this exclusive interview.

How did you get involved with this project? Why this film?

Jamie Kennedy: Well, I was in the Scream movies, and I wanted to cultivate all of my horror fans. One of the producers approached me about this movie and I read Matt Orlando’s script. I found out that he wanted to direct it too, so that got me super excited, and that’s how I got involved.

Do you enjoy working in the horror genre?

Jamie Kennedy: Most definitely. Horror fans are the best and they are the most loyal. When they really love something, they can give it legs, and when they hate something you feel that.

ShockTillYouDrop.com had the chance to connect with Jamie Kennedy and Matt Orlando about their new collaboration, A Resurrection. Orlando wrote and directed the film and Kennedy produced through Jamie Kennedy Entertainment.

Matt Orlando gave us the run down on his first time in the director’s chair and the casting process. Jamie Kennedy shed some light on why A Resurrection doesn’t look like a first film and offered his critique on Scream 4. Kennedy also gave us an update on another film Jamie Kennedy Entertainment is producing, Kantemir, which stars Robert Englund.

A Resurrection stars Mischa Barton, Devon Sawa, J. Michael Trautman and the late Michael Clarke Duncan. It’s the story of a down to earth school psychologist who tries to help a mentally ill student that actually believes his brother is coming back from the grave for revenge on the students that killed him.

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Opening in a limited theatrical run this Friday (March 22nd) is A Resurrection, directed by Matt Orlando and produced by Jamie Kennedy Entertainment.  

The film stars Mischa Barton, Devon Sawa, Jonathan Michael Trautman and the late Michael Clarke Duncan.  In this thriller, a down to earth school psychologist tries to help a mentally ill student who actually believes his brother is coming back from the grave for revenge on the students who killed him.

You can check out an exclusive clip inside!

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A Resurrection is the story of a down to earth high school psychologist Jessie (Misha Barton) who tries to help a mentally ill student Eli (J. Michael Trautmann) who actually believes his brother is returning from the grave for revenge on the students who killed him. As he slowly feeds Jessie clues into his brother’s mysterious death, she has the sheriff’s deputy (Devon Sawa) verify the less than believable and vague information. As she tries to connect with Eli she unwittingly falls into his plot keeping her and the other students locked in the school until his brother along with the evil spirit that now inhabits him can take his six souls and leave him whole again.

Here at Latino Review we got an exclusive interview with first time director Matt Orlando.

Latino Review: This was your first directorial debut was it frightening and what was most challenging?...

It’s time to shed a light on A Resurrection, a suspense horror thriller from first-time writer/director Matt Orlando, coming to theaters and VOD on March 22nd. The film, from Jamie Kennedy Entertainment, stars Mischa Barton (The O.C.), Devon Sawa (Final Destination, Slackers, Idle Hands), Jonathan Michael Trautman, and (pour a sip…) Michael Clarke Duncan in his last film.

The synopsis is simple: “A down to earth school psychologist tries to help a mentally ill student who actually believes his brother is coming back from the grave for revenge on the students who killed him.”

The film introduces a new player in the horror genre, has a good cast playing against type, and plays with audience expectations from the get go. A review and an interview with the director are forthcoming, but, in the meantime, check out the trailer for A Resurrection.

Jessie (Mischa Barton), a school psychologist tries to help Eli (Jonathan Michael Trautmann) who believes his dead brother is coming back from the grave to avenge his death. Naturally, bedlam ensues.

Devon Sawa has continued to work in genre fare, somewhat regularly, since his breakout roles in Idle Hands and Final Destination. He was a familiar and welcome face in A Resurrection. Sawa turned in a good performance, as Travis. And Mischa Barton successfully broke the mold of the roles we’ve seen her play time and again. The late Michael Clark Duncan was excellent as the high school principal. The entire cast actually turned in above average and authentic performances. I was surprised that first time director Matt Orlando was able to round up such great talent for his directorial debut. The cast helped turn what could have been a run of the mill, low budget horror film in to something more than that.

A new teaser trailer for the upcoming horror film ‘A Resurrection’ has been released by Archstone Distribution. The movie, which will be released in theaters on March 22, stars Mischa Barton, Devon Sawa, Jonathan Michael Trautman and the late Academy Award-nominated actor Michael Clarke Duncan, in his final film. The movie was written and directed by Matt Orlando, and produced by Jamie Kennedy Entertainment. ‘A Resurrection’ follows a down to earth school psychologist who tries to help a mentally ill student. The student actually believes his brother is coming back from the grave to take revenge on the students who killed him. Check out the teaser trailer for ‘A Resurrection’ [ Read More ]

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Hey, who doesn’t want a brother that refuses to stay dead? Teenage weirdo Eli in Matt Orlando’s “A Resurrection” has one of those — and he’s coming back for a little payback. This apparently involves trapping a bunch of kids in the school and taking them out. Unless, of course, Mischa Barton (of “The Oc” fame) and her boyfriend Devon Sawa (of “Nikita”) can stop him. Yeah, I’m gonna go out on a limb and say No. Check out a trailer and some images from the movie below. “A Resurrection” is also notable for being one of the last films co-starring the late Michael Clarke Duncan, by the by. A Resurrection is the story of a down to earth high school psychologist who tries to help a mentally ill student who actually believes his brother is returning from the grave for revenge on the students who killed him.

Some new images for A Resurrection have been released in anticipation of the film's debut on March 22nd.  Mischa Barton, Devon Sawa, Jonathan Michael Trautman and the late Michael Clarke Duncan star.

The film was directed by Matt Orlando and produced by Jamie Kennedy Entertainment.  

In this thriller, a down to earth school psychologist tries to help a mentally ill student who actually believes his brother is coming back from the grave for revenge on the students who killed him.  Head inside for the pics!

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Alrighty kids! Time to put your peepers to work! On tap right now is an exclusive clip for Matt Orlando's A Resurrection! Archstone Distribution will be releasing the film in theaters on March 22, 2013. Look for it!

The film stars Mischa Barton, Devon Sawa, Jonathan Michael Trautman, and the late Michael Clarke Duncan. This was Michael's last film before he passed. The film was directed by Matt Orlando and produced by Jamie Kennedy Entertainment.

Synopsis

A down to earth school psychologist tries to help a mentally ill student who actually believes his brother is coming back from the grave for revenge on the students who killed him.

With a release coming up quickly, look for more soon!

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We already had a little chat about Matt Orlando‘s latest horror flick A Resurrection (formerly known as The Sibling), remember? That teaser trailer definitely looks promising, so today we’re here to update our little gallery with some brand new images from the whole thing. The big news is that this movie finally has a release date, but more about that – in the rest of this report! Written and directed by Matt Orlando, the movie centers on a school psychologist who tries to help a mentally ill student who believes his brother is coming back from the grave for revenge on the students who killed...

We return with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes release details for A Resurrection, the first teaser trailer for Ten, a review of Smiley, and much more:

First Teaser Trailer for Ten: “Ten is a collectivist, post-exploitation psychological thriller devised as a possible explanation for the events of the 1972 Spektor Island Massacre. On a cold December afternoon, ten women arrive at a mansion on Spektor Island, famed for years of reported hauntings and strange activities. Will they live through the night?

The all-female cast film is a response to exploitation, slasher, and thriller films, with particular focus on the kind of storytelling prominent in b-movies and genre films from the 1950s to the 1980s. It explores the meaning and fluidity of identity and takes a number of surprising turns, paying homage to filmmakers and producers such as Alfred Hitchcock,...

Get ready for a boatload of goodness for Matt Orlando's A Resurrection! Check out our exclusive image gallery! Archstone Distribution will be releasing the film in theaters on March 22, 2013. Look for it!

The film stars Mischa Barton, Devon Sawa, Jonathan Michael Trautman, and the late Michael Clarke Duncan. This was Michael's last film before he passed. The film was directed by Matt Orlando and produced by Jamie Kennedy Entertainment.

Synopsis

A down to earth school psychologist tries to help a mentally ill student who actually believes his brother is coming back from the grave for revenge on the students who killed him.

With a release coming up quickly, look for more soon!

Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!

Got news? Click here to submit it!

Get resurrected in the comment section below!

Sometimes fitting in is not easy, people don’t understand you… But, some secrets never stay buried. Trust me guys, this looks great! We have a completely new trailer for the upcoming horror thriller Resurrection (previously titled The Sibling), and I definitely recommend you to check it out!

Directed by Matt Orlando, the movie is set during a single horrific day and night at a high school, a guidance counselor, the school principal, and a local police officer must save the lives of several trapped students before a paranormal entity kills them all.

Ressurection stars Mischa Barton as a guidance councelor, Michael Clark Duncan as Addison, the school principal, while Devon Sawa is on board as the police officer named Travis.

The rest of the cast also includes J. Michael Trautmann, Stuart Stone, Nick Jandl, Matt Willig, Alanna Romansky and Morgan Wolk.

Unfortunately, that’s all we know about this movie so far.

Another nugget of news has come our way out of Afm concerning the flick The Sibling, which is now known as movie number 167,223,129 bearing the title of Resurrection. Check out a new trailer and sales art right here.

Matt Orlando's new film stars Mischa Barton, Devon Sawa, and Michael Clarke Duncan.

Synopsis

Set during a single horrific day and night at a high school, a guidance counselor (Barton), the school principal (Duncan), and a local police officer (Sawa) must save the lives of several trapped students before a paranormal entity kills them all.

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There are times when being an only child really doesn't seem too bad. Especially when those little brothers and sisters we have spend their time generally annoying us by breaking our things, getting us in trouble, going on a murderous revenge-fueled rampage...

That seems to be the case with Matt Orlando's new film for Archstone Distribution, The Sibling. The flick, which is now in post-production and flying under the radar, stars Mischa Barton, Devon Sawa, and Michael Clarke Duncan. Though no official synopsis is available at press time, a glance at the trailer below reveals possible ghosts, exhumed graves, bullies, violence, slaughtered pigs, and the scariest looking angry dad we've ever seen!

Look for more on this one as we get it.

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In late-2010/early-2011, The Sibling began production with Mischa Barton, Devon Sawa and Michael Clarke Duncan starring.  Here we are in 2012 and we now have a trailer for this Matt Orlando-directed thriller which didn't have a synopsis when cameras rolled then and still doesn't have a synposis now.  You'll get the idea of what's on the way via the video inside.

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