In this morning's round-up, we have a Q&A with Casper Van Dien from the supernatural horror film, June. Also: details on Dracula's prop auction, XLrator Media's 24 Hour Rental, a video tribute to Friday the 13th Part VIII called "Voorhees Stomp", a new poster for The Hexecutioners, and release details for Krampus: The Reckoning.

Casper Van Dien Q&A: "JUNE tells the story of nine-year-old June (Brice) who has been shuffled in and out of foster homes for years. And though she tries to be good, no matter where she goes, a trail of chaos and terror seems to follow. It’s only when June is sent to live with a new couple, Lily (Pratt) and Dave (Van Dien), that it looks as if things might finally work out. Except this innocent child with the face of an angel is possessed by an ancient, malevolent entity that has hijacked her soul. Unless June can defeat the demon within, her new family – and mankind itself – are destined for destruction."

Thanks for taking the time to converse with us today, Casper. When you first read the script for June, what elements of the story appealed to you the most?

Casper Van Dien: It was my conversation with [co-star] Victoria [Pratt] and then the director [L. Gustavo Cooper] that got me interested in the script. Then I felt like it is was a smart story that I could do something with.

What can viewers expect from your character, Dave? What kind of a personality does he have?

Casper Van Dien: Dave is a smart guy. He notices things. He loves his wife and wants her to be happy and would do anything for her.

What was your experience working with Kennedy Brice, who plays the nine-year-old with a supernatural presence?

Casper Van Dien: Kennedy is super talented and will always be my little wolf child. I adore her.

Do you have any favorite horror films that influenced your role in June or came to mind during shooting?

Casper Van Dien: I love horror films. I love The Shining and The Exorcist.

The 18th anniversary of Starship Troopers is approaching and the film’s legacy and fan base still continue to grow. When you look back on that experience, what are you the most proud of?

Casper Van Dien: I loved being Johnny Rico in a Paul Verhoeven film written by my great friend Ed Neumeier. I am most proud of the positive effect it has with people. I still get so many questions about the film and everyone quotes it all the time. It felt like it was something special at the time. It felt like a gift from above. And it has been.

With June hitting DVD and Digital on October 6th, what projects do you have on deck that you can tease for our readers, and where can they find you on social media?

Casper Van Dien: I just won Best Director for a film I directed [Patient Killer] for the BAFFSF awards. I just finished my third film as a director and I am Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat: Legacy Season 3, coming out soon. Star Raiders and ISRA-88 are two films I have coming out soon, too. Life is pretty good.

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Dracula Auction: Press Release: "Alexander Grayson's (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) Fight Costume & Sword are just two of the lots set to go under the hammer in the upcoming Prop Store Dracula Prop and Costume Auction, in partnership with NBCUniversal, this Halloween. A total of 450 lots of authentic pieces from the 2013 gothic drama TV show, Dracula, will be available for bidding with no reserve in a 2-week-long online auction. The auction begins on Monday, 12th October on the Prop Store website.

The slick, big-budget drama full of blood and betrayal stars Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys-Meyers as the titular character and follows his plans for revenge against those who ruined his life centuries earlier.

Fans of Grayson, Helsing and Harker will have the chance to own props used by their favourite characters in some of the show’s most noteworthy episodes including Johnathan Harker's Pocket Watch & Chain, Van Helsing’s Hero Hammer and Alexander Grayson’s Hero Sword.

Some of the notable items collectors and fans can bid on at no reserve include:

  • Mina Murray’s (Jessica De Gouw) Royal Blue Ballroom Gown
  • Lady Jayne Wetherby's (Victoria Smurfit) Vampire Hunting Costume
  • Jonathan Harker's (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) Pocket Watch & Chain
  • Van Helsing's (Thomas Kretschmann) Medical Kit
  • Hero Resonator Demonstration Bulb Tray
  • R.M. Renfield's (Nonso Anozie) Hero Notebook
  • Microscope Test Slides & Blood Sample Bottles
  • Jonathan Harker's (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) Hero Revolver
  • Hermann Kruger's (Michael Nardone) Hero Vampire Slaying Implements
  • Hero Dresden Triptych with Wooden Storage Box

Stephen Lane, Prop Store CEO, said: “We’re delighted to offer this exclusive collection of props and costumes from Dracula. This is an exciting opportunity for fans to bid at no reserve on over 450 lots from the hit TV show.”

The auction begins at 5:00 PM GMT on Monday, October 12th with the first lots closing at 5:00 PM GMT on Monday, October 19th and final lots closing at 5:00 PM GMT on Friday, October 30th. 45 new lots will be listed daily at 5:00 PM GMT and will each run for seven days. Bids can be placed online via the Prop Store website at www.propstore.com/auction."

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    About the Author - Tamika Jones

    Tamika hails from North Beach, Maryland, a tiny town inches from the Chesapeake Bay.She knew she wanted to be an actor after reciting a soliloquy by Sojourner Truth in front of her entire fifth grade class. Since then, she's appeared in over 20 film and television projects. In addition to acting, Tamika is the Indie Spotlight manager for Daily Dead, where she brings readers news on independent horror projects every weekend.

    The first horror film Tamika watched was Child's Play. Being eight years old at the time, she remembers being so scared when Chucky came to life that she projectile vomited. It's tough for her to choose only one movie as her favorite horror film, so she picked two: Nosferatu and The Stepford Wives (1975).