Round-Up: Comic-Con 2015 Ambush Predator Figure, Film4 FrightFest 2015 Details, PSYCHOPHONIA Trailer

2015/06/26 16:09:58 +00:00 | Tamika Jones

There are two ways to get this Ambush Predator figure created by NECA without being at this year's Comic-Con. More details on that story as well as details on Film4 FrightFest 2015 and a trailer from the thriller Psychophonia in this round-up.

Ambush Predator Figure: NECA reports that "This summer we have six awesome convention exclusives (one of which has a Toys ‘R’ Us exclusive variant) — and because the quantities are lower than in previous years, they’re even more exclusive than before! However, there are TWO ways to procure one DURING Comic-Con WITHOUT GOING TO Comic-Con if you’re ready for a little excitement, that is!

1. IN STORE: From July 9th through 12th, we’ll seed a very small number of each in random Toys ‘R’ Us and Hastings stores all across the U.S. Which ones? That would ruin all the fun.

2. ONLINE FLASH SALE: During the show (exact time will be announced soon), we’ll make a small amount available online at necaclub.com – and once they’re gone, the sale’s over! Please note that you will not be able to get these on the Toys ‘R’ Us or Hastings websites.

Ambush Predator -

Paying tribute to the lost tradition of mail-order figures, Ambush Predator is inspired by the classic Kenner mail-away version from the early 1990's. “Ambush” is a prototype invincibility armor intended to be powered by the user’s own energy. It works… too well, rapidly draining the wearer and leaving a telltale discoloration around the eyes. Only Viper Predator has been able to wear it for any length of time, and even he reserves it for the most extreme occasions. This highly articulated clear figure stands approximately 8″ tall. Ambush Predator comes with two removable masks, removable backpack, and two large battle blade weapons.

Details

Retail: $30
Kenner tribute
Comes with 2 masks, backpack and 2 battle blade weapons"

Images courtesy of NECA:

Film4 FrightFest 2015: Press Release: "The 16^th edition of Film4 FrightFest kicks off in skin-crawling fashion with the European premiere of David Keating’s blood-freezing rural nightmare CHERRY TREE, starring Anna Walton (Hellboy 2, Soulmate) and rising star Naomi Battrick (Down Dog, Waterloo Road) Keating, who directed the acclaimed ‘Wake Wood’ for the revamped Hammer label, offers another provocative and compelling twist on the pagan cult chiller, in which a young girl, Faith (Naomi Battrick), in an attempt to save her father’s life, makes a fateful pact with Sissy Young (Anna Walton) head of a sinister black magic coven.

FrightFest’s first Irish event-opener, CHERRY TREE is a Fantastic Films & House of Netherhorror Production, produced by John McDonnell & Brendan McCarthy.

Closing Film4 FrightFest is the European premiere of the stunning anthology TALES OF HALLOWEEN, a celebration of the spooky October holiday. Ten tales of terror unfold in a sleepy American suburb on All Hallows Eve as ghouls, imps, aliens, goblins, demons, ax murderers, and serial killers roam the witching hour. This anthology of power nightmares is directed by the cream of the scream industry crop: Neil Marshall, Darren Lynn Bousman, Axelle Carolyn, Adam Gierasch, Lucky McKee, Dave Parker, Paul Solet, Ryan Schifrin, John Skipp & Mike Mendez.

TALES OF HALLOWEEN is created by Axelle Carolyn and produced by Patrick Ewald, Shaked Berenson, Mike Mendez and Axelle Carolyn.

The guest line-up will be announced later, but both films will be represented by cast and crew.

Alan Jones said today: We have never opened with an Irish production before. So we figured it was about time to put a sharp focus on all the sterling work the Irish Film Board has done to promote the genre. Over the years we have premiered DEAD MEAT, ISOLATION, DOROTHY MILLS, DARK TOUCH and THE CANAL, and CHERRY TREE follows in their fine tradition offering storytelling excellence, great production values, and terrific casting, slathered with that appealing Emerald Isle quirkiness. The choice for our Closing night film was a no-brainer, Not only is TALES OF HALLOWEEN an absolutely terrific celebration of the October holiday, it also represents a potted history of FrightFest’s shining past due to much of the talent involved both on screen and behind it being our special guests over the last fifteen years. So sit back and enjoy!”

The full line-up will be announced on Thurs 2 July.

This year’s event takes place at the Vue Cinema, Leicester Sq. between Thurs Aug 27 & Mon Aug 31. Festival and day pass sales will go on sale Sat July 4 at 10.00 am and will only be available online. Single tickets will go on sale on July 25. Full booking details will be announced on Thurs 2 July.

A festival pass will cost £185. Day passes are: Thursday £30, Friday & Saturday £60, Sunday & Monday £50. Single tickets will be £13.25.

Follow: @film4frightfest @cloutcomcouk."

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Psychophonia: "After her husband Jeremy is brutally murdered, artist Lilly Tarver struggles with his secret sex life and coming to terms with who he really was. While diving into his dark and potentially dangerous world, a mysterious caller might hold the answers to his death.

Blanc Biehn Productions and Lony Ruhmann present PSYCHOPHONIA.

Starring Vedette Lim, Andrew W. Walker, Daniel Quinn, Kellee Stewart, Jenimay Walker, Adam Rose, Nikita Black, Lucie Pohl, Mark Gantt, Sean Hemeon, Mitchell Fink, Phillip Greenbaum, Garrett Longley, Alexander Biehn.

Directed by Brianne Davis."

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).

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