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How do you follow up a record-breaking blockbuster about a killer shark? For starters, you get out of the ocean. And then maybe you look up.

A longtime watcher of the skies, young Steven Spielberg had already been kicking around an idea involving alien visitation, spacecraft "sightings" and government cover-ups – some sort of story, in the gentleman's own words, about "UFOs and Watergate" – before he had started turning Peter Benchley's novel Jaws into a movie. One three-men-and-an-apex-predator hit later, he was a hot Hollywood director who had folks ready...

How do you follow up a record-breaking blockbuster about a killer shark? For starters, you get out of the ocean. And then maybe you look up.

A longtime watcher of the skies, young Steven Spielberg had already been kicking around an idea involving alien visitation, spacecraft "sightings" and government cover-ups – some sort of story, in the gentleman's own words, about "UFOs and Watergate" – before he had started turning Peter Benchley's novel Jaws into a movie. One three-men-and-an-apex-predator hit later, he was a hot Hollywood director who had folks ready...

As we've already reported, Steven Spielberg's classic sci-fi film Close Encounters of the Third Kind is getting a remastered 4K re-release. I'm incredibly excited about this because I've never seen the movie on the big screen before and it's one of my favorites.

For those of you hardcore film fans that want to take it to the next level of geekdom, Syfy and Alamo Drafthouse have teamed up for a screening event at Devil's Tower in Wyoming! I'm sure you're all aware of the Devil's Tower and how it fits in with the movie, if not, why are you even reading this article?

This is the perfect opportunity to get a group of friends together and embark on a road trip to Wyoming to watch Close Encounter of the Third Kind at The Devil's Tower.

The screening will take place on September 2nd and the experience will also include...

Alamo Drafthouse is heading to the woods to summon an ancient evil and a whole lot of fun this September with their outdoor screening of Evil Dead 2. Part of the theater's Alamo20 anniversary events, the outdoor screening will be attended by the groovy Bruce Campbell, who will be autographing his new book, Hail to the Chin:

Press Release: Austin, TX --- August 18, 2017 --- A truly rockin' cast reunion of one of this century's most fun cult films. An on-location birthday party for Steven Spielberg's monumental science-fiction classic. And perhaps the funniest horror film ever made, screened in the woods... with Bruce Campbell. The third wave of Alamo Drafthouse's year-long cycle of 'Alamo20' anniversary events is here, providing die-hard fans across the country with three can't-miss cinematic spectacles.

On September 26th in Los Angeles, Alamo Drafthouse and Birth.Movies.Death. are celebrating Mondo's new vinyl reissue of...

Roxanne Pallett features in a new trailer for horror movie Devil's Tower.

The former Emmerdale actress stars opposite Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back star Jason Mewes in the DVD release.

Devil's Tower follows Sarah, who moves into a crime-ridden neighbourhood after being thrown out by her abusive mother (Frances Ruffelle).

She and neighbour Sid (Mewes) soon team up after a series of paranormal and horrific incidents occur in the block.

The comedy horror film also stars Jessica-Jane Stafford, Emma Buckley and Peter Barrett, and is released on DVD and Blu-ray on September 15.

Pallett is best known for playing Jo Sugden in Emmerdale from 2005 to 2008.

Playing as part of this year's Grimmfest in the UK is Jason Mewes' next flick, Devil's Tower. The film is also heading to UK Blu-ray and DVD, and we have a new trailer for you! Check it out!

Owen Tooth directes. Jason Mewes, Roxanne Pallett, and Frances Ruffelle star.

Synopsis

Albion Court is the least ‘des res’ in the neighbourhood – a hangout for drug dealers, rife with squatters, and two residents recently died in an apparent bizarre suicide pact. Sarah (Pallett) has been thrown out by her abusive, alcoholic mother (Ruffelle) so she moves in to the notorious block.

Determined to make the best of things, Sarah tries to settle in; but she is disturbed by bizarre neighbours, strange sounds coming through the paper-thin walls, creepy images on the TV, and an overwhelming feeling that she is being watched. Things get a whole lot worse when a badly mutilated...

Back in April we learned the dates of Grimmfest 2014, which takes place in Manchester, England, from the 2nd-5th October, and now they've revealed the headlining act and first film along with some special September preview screenings.

Headlining Grimmfest 2014 is Italian 70's progressive rock legends Claudio Simonetti's Goblin, performing a live score to Dario Argento’s horror classic Suspiria. This truly unique event will take place at The Dancehouse in Manchester on Friday 3rd October. Click here for ticket info.

Grimmfest producer Sim Halligan said, "We are delighted to be hosting this immersive screening of Suspiria; our fans will love the film and really get behind the ironic venue."

The live scored Goblin event will be followed by a screening of Dario Argento’s cut of Dawn of the Dead, which is also soundtracked by Goblin.

Grimmfest 2014 introduces special previews in September, a season of 'run up' titles to...

Jason Mewes in a zombie flick?! Yep, that's the in-a-nutshell premise of Devil's Tower, which has just been scooped up for distribution in various territories. Put down that joint and read on for full details!

Per Screen Daily, Monster Pictures has acquired UK and Australian rights to the film, which is the debut feature of Owen Tooth. Canadian and North American rights were picked up by Uncork'd Entertainment.

In Devil's Tower, Jason Mewes plays Sid, whose friend goes missing. He and new girl Sarah investigate the disappearance in their tower block, and uncover the secret of a vengeful ghost possessing a horde of zombies. They must fight for their lives - and their souls.

Roxanne Pallett, Frances Ruffelle, Jessica-Jane Stafford and Emma Buckley also star.

Dominic Burns produced under his company Hawthorn Productions, along with Templeheart Media.

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Roxanne Pallett has spoken about her upcoming movie role. The former Emmerdale actress recently signed up to star in the British horror film Devil's Tower. Pallett revealed that she has always been frightened of horror films, and that the role has been her biggest challenge so far as an actress. "I'm scared of horror films. Jaws is about as far as I can go," she is quoted as saying in The Sun. "Even reading the script for Devil's Tower in bed gave me the creeps." Pallett will play a woman who is forced to stay in a haunted block of flats (more)...