Horror Highlights: ABC’S OF DEATH 2 1/2: WORLD COMPETITION EDITION, FEAR, INC. Clip, LET’S BE EVIL

After searching around the world for horror's most talented filmmakers, Drafthouse Films presents ABC's of Death 2 1/2: World Competition Edition! The newest ABC's of Death film will premiere exclusively on Vimeo on August 2nd. Also: a new clip from Fear, Inc., starring Abigail Breslin (Scream Queens) and nine new images from Let's Be Evil.

Abc's of Death 2 1/2: World Competition Edition Details: Press Release: "Austin, TX (July 25, 2016) – Drafthouse Films has announced the upcoming release of ABC’s of Death 2 1⁄2: World Competition Edition, the result of an extensive global campaign intended to spotlight the most passionate and talented upcoming filmmakers in the horror genre. The latest entry in the beloved franchise will arrive exclusively on Vimeo August 2nd as a $5.99 download or $2.99 rental.

The series, known for its anarchically alphabet­-themed anthology of short films, launched a “Filmmaker Frenzy” competition for the segment devoted to the letter M - collecting more than five hundred, three minute-­long entries from over forty countries in the process - including Robert Boocheck’s winning entry “M is for Masticate” featured in ABC’s of Death 2.

ABC’s of Death 2 1⁄2 showcases an additional top 26 finalists, providing fans 85 minutes of unadulterated madness, including “M is for Marauder,” “M is for Malnutrition”, and “M is for Mariachi,” along with plenty more new nightmare fuel to tide them over until the next numbered segment in the series.

"The production team had a real blast selecting the 26 shorts that make up ABC's of Death 2 1/2," said producer and series creator Timpson. “The hard part was only selecting 26, as the competition provided so many outstanding entries. We couldn’t be happier with the final lineup. There’s enough horror, humor, weirdness, and frankly ­ truly fucked up material to give even the most jaded fan a wake-up call from Hell.”

The film is currently available for pre­-order at http://vimeo.com/ondemand/abcsdeath25"

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Watch the New Fear, Inc. Clip: Press Release: "Los Angeles, CA (July 22, 2016) – Electric Entertainment has acquired all media rights for the U.S. and Canada for the self-aware horror comedy FEAR,INC., it was announced today by Dean Devlin, President and CEO of the company. The film, which was a hit with audiences when it world premiered in the Midnight Section at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, is set for a digital release across all VOD platforms on October 21st.

The deal was brokered by Electric Entertainment’s Head of Domestic Distribution, Zac Reeder, and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Gonzalez and by CAA and Amasia Entertainment on behalf of the filmmakers.

“This is a fun film that horror audiences will be drawn to this Halloween season. Vincent Masciale and Luke Barnett have delivered an over-the-top feast for genre fans who like their scares to come with a large dose of comedy,” said Devlin.

In the film, a horror junkie (Neff) and his friends hire a company that brings their customer’s greatest fears to life.

FEAR, INC. stars Lucas Neff, Caitlin Stasey, Chris Marquette, Stephanie Drake, Abigail Breslin and Mark Moses.

The film was directed by Vincent Masciale and written by Luke Barnett, and was produced by Barnett and Masciale for Lone Suspect, and by Natalie Rose Masciale and Heather Kasprzak. Executive producing is Bradley Gallo, Michael Helfant, Tanner Thomasan, Giles Daoust, John Suits, Gabriel Cowan, Maxxe Sternbaum, Zack Imbrogno and Frank Masciale.

FEAR, INC. will be the second film released by Electric Entertainment’s newly created domestic distribution division. Tribeca Film Festival favorite THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA, starring Jason Sudeikis, Jessica Biel, and Maisie Williams, was acquired by the division earlier this year and will be the next film to be released domestically. Its first release, BLACKWAY, starring Anthony Hopkins, Julia Stiles, and Ray Liotta was released in theaters in the U.S and Canada as well as on VOD on June 10th.

Electric is also currently selling international rights to Brad Silberling’s thriller AN ORDINARY MAN, which stars Ben Kingsley. Electric’s sales division is also selling the critically acclaimed “Mercy Street,” a PBS drama series which premiered in January and is executive produced by Ridley Scott, and the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival favorite THE WANNABE, which is executive produced by Martin Scorsese, Dean Devlin and Traction Media and stars Academy Award® winner Patricia Arquette, Vincent Piazza and Michael Imperioli, which was just released theatrically by eOne in December."

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New Images from Let's Be Evil: “In LET’S BE EVIL, three chaperones are hired to supervise an advanced learning program for gifted children, who wear Augmented Reality Glasses to assist in their education. Contained within a secure, underground facility, events quickly spiral out of control.

LET’S BE EVIL was written by Martin Owen with the story by Elizabeth Morris and Owen, based on an original idea by Jonathan Willis. The film stars Elizabeth Morris (L.A. SLASHER), Elliot James Langridge, Kara Tointon (MR. SELFRIDGE) and Isabelle Allen (LES MISERABLES) and was produced by Jonathan Willis. The film made its world premiere at January’s Slamdance Film Festival, with Owen being hailed as a “young Christopher Nolan” by the event’s founder, Paul Rachman, as reported in VARIETY.

LET’S BE EVIL will be available in select theaters, VOD and via digital platforms on August 5th, 2016 from IFC Midnight.

For more information, please go to http://www.ifcfilms.com/category/midnight“