Get ready to meet... the boy. Scream Factory will release The Boy, produced by Chiller Films and Elijah Wood's company SpectreVision, on Blu-ray / DVD this spring. Also: Dark Blue first details, a new All Mistakes Buried poster, four images from Axeman II: Overkill, and Serial Kaller.

The Boy: Press Release: "From Elijah Wood's SpectreVision and Chiller Films comes a disturbing new vision exploring the birth of evil. On March 1st, Chiller Film’s enigmatic psychological thriller The Boy makes its Blu-ray and DVD debut courtesy of Scream Factory. Starring Jared Breeze, Rainn Wilson (Cooties, The Office)), and David Morse, the release also includes a behind the scenes featurette as a bonus feature. Fans of this creepily suspenseful film can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com.

In the summer of 1989, nine-year-old Ten Henley (Jared Breeze, Cooties) and his father John (David Morse, True DetectiveWorld War Z) are the proprietors of the Mt. Vista Motel, a crumbling resort buried in the mountains of the American West. Since Ted’s mother left, John has drifted into despondency-leaving Ted to fend for himself. In this isolation, unchecked by the bounds of parenting, Ted’s darker impulses begin to manifest. The arrival of a mysterious drifter, William Colby (Rainn Wilson), captivates young Ted and the two form a unique friendship-setting the stage for Ted’s final, unnerving metamorphosis. nine-year-old Ted Henley (Jared Breeze, Cooties) and his father John (David Morse, True Detective, World War Z) are the proprietors of the Mt. Vista Motel, a nine-year-old Ted Henley (Jared Breeze, Cooties) and his father John (David Morse, True Detective, World War Z) are the proprietors of the Mt. Vista Motel. In the summer of 1989, nine-year-old Ted Henley (Jared Breeze, Cooties) and his father John (David Morse, True Detective, World War Z) are the proprietors of the Mt. Vista Motel, a crumbling resort buried in the mountains of the American West. Since Ted’s mother left, John has drifted into despondency – leaving Ted to fend for himself. In this isolation, unchecked by the bounds of parenting, Ted’s darker impulses begin to manifest. The arrival of a mysterious drifter, William Colby (Rainn Wilson), captivates young Ted and the two form a unique friendship – setting the stage for Ted’s final, unnerving metamorphosis.

The Boy Bonus Features

  • Behind the scenes featurette

Shout! Factory will continue to present the on-going SCREAM FACTORY™ home entertainment series in 2016 with specific release dates, extras, and key art.  Meanwhile, fans  are encouraged to visit Shout! Factory’s website (www.ShoutFactory.com)  follow them on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ScreamFactoryDVD) and Twitter (@Scream_Factory) or to view exclusive video content on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/ScreamFactoryTV/Home)."

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Dark Blue: Press Release: "Established horror director and actor Doug Bollinger is set to direct the psychological thriller “Dark Blue”, written by 22-year old Ashley Steele, this coming February. Bollinger, who’s best known for his films “Gravedigger” and most recently “Clean Cut” brings years of experience to the table to turn this would be romantic short into anything but. Steele, who appears in the SAG-AFTRA New Media series “Lindsay’s World” from creator/director Stephen Belcamino and feature length film “See You Tonight”, stars in the film alongside an ensemble cast of talented actors including Jonathan Drew (from the award-winning feature film “Monica Z”), Noelle Lake (“Nobody’s Watching”), Abigail Blades Watson (“Maybe Sunshine”) and newcomer-actor and model Tom DiCostanzo.

Dark Blue encompasses elements of drama, romance and even thriller as its characters navigate through life in their desolate, beach town. The plot follows a high school senior, Emma Robbins, who finds herself bored of the same old routine with her boyfriend Sean and her alcoholic, single mother Gwen. Emma’s boredom and fear of her impending graduation lead her to act out in search of excitement and purpose, ultimately leading her to start a secret relationship with a mysterious, poetic and mentally unstable suitor named Miles. Will Emma risen up to what’s going on around her, or will she follow Miles down a path of destruction like the characters in her favorite play, Romeo and Juliet? Dark Blue merges tension with breath-stealing moments as the lives of the characters unravel slowly at the hands of one manipulative and twisted lead character.

The film features music by popular artists from around the world including Willow Robinson, ‘fō, The Milkman’s Union, Mid Ayr, Open Swimmer, Jesse Macht and My Broken Frame which adds a whimsical, soulful and original soundscape for the story.

Production begins in Point Pleasant, New Jersey in February 2016 and will set out for the independent festival circuit upon completion."

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All Mistakes Buried: Press Release: "Breaking Glass Pictures is releasing Tim McCann’s crime thriller ALL MISTAKES BURIED starring Sam Trammell (“True Blood”, The Fault in our Stars), Vanessa Ferlito (“Graceland”, Death Proof), and Missy Yager. A theatrical and VOD release date is set for January 22nd, 2016.

In this “truly fascinating” (WayTooIndie.com) thriller, Sam Trammell gives “the performance of his career” (The Movie Network) as a lone struggling addict. ALL MISTAKES BURIED made its world premiere as part of the 2015 Dances With Films Festival where Star Pulse raved Sam Trammell’s performance is “an acting feat if ever there was one.” The thriller went on to play the Boston Film Festival and took home awards for Best Actor (Sam Trammell), Best Actress (Missy Yager), and Best Editing. The film will screen at the 2015 Austin Film Festival.

Official Synopsis:
Struggling with drug addiction and heartbreak after his recent separation, Sonny looks to make amends by giving his wife a precious necklace on their anniversary. But when the necklace is stolen, he must delve into the dark corners of a Louisiana town to find it. Sonny faces dangerous drug dealers and truths he may not want to confront, all in a last-ditch attempt to save his marriage.

The film will open in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Miami, Cleveland, Dallas, San Francisco, Denver, and Phoenix on January 22nd.

SSS Entertainment and Breaking Glass Pictures partnered earlier this year for the release of Tim McCann’s psychological thriller WHITE RABBIT, also starring Sam Trammell and Britt Robertson (Tomorrowland, The Longest Ride)."

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Axeman II: Overkill: Press Release: "With the production company's original AXEMAN film lauded by many reviewers and critics as "THE film to see in 2014!" (HorrorHoney.net) and as a film that "Just may restore your faith in indie, 'chop 'em up' features!" (NerdRemix.com), #SINNINGWORKS is serving up it's next installment of the horror franchise starring Farrah Abraham (MTV "Teen Mom"), Angelica Bridges ("Baywatch"), Rachel Reilly (CBS' "Big Brother") and Bryan Clark (WCW/WWE "Wrath" and "Adam Bomb") in the third quarter of 2016. An official announcement from the distributor is expected soon.

In anticipation of the release, filmmaker Joston "El Rey" Theney moves forward with unleashing all new production stills and behind-the-scenes videos, culminating in a worldwide #SINNINGWORKS release of the AXEMAN II: OVERKILL trailer in February. When asked of the hold-up in the release of the film, Theney had this to say: "We really wanted to do this film, it's fans and the genre the justice they deserve. We wanted to make sure this time around we had distributors and partners that not only had the bottom line in mind, but also the best interests of the fans and the genre in general. It was way too difficult last time to find out when, where and how to see AXEMAN. That was a problem we didn't want to repeat. Not for #TeamAxeman. So we went into distribution with a plan and a plan that the distributor had to be open to."

On his plans to release the trailer himself: "Well, I've been sitting on the trailer for over a year. Loyal, die-hard AXEMAN fans have been asking for it. My cast and crew were so awesome and have yet to really see anything from this film - it's been killing me. They've worked so hard and have seen so little - as a matter of fact, they are viewing these pics and videos being released for the first time just like everyone else."

The first two stills of the batch feature two returning fan favorites - foul-mouth, daughter-of-privilege DEPUTY DARLENE WHITFIELD (Arielle Brachfeld, THE HAUNTING OF WHALEY HOUSE) and genre-smart, love-struck DARREN COLE (Joston "El Rey" Theney, AXEMAN). Last audiences saw of these two characters, the titular villain's weapon of choice was coming down into one or both of them. So who gets away and who gets the ax? "Who's to say either of them get the ax," El Rey laughs. "Darren has proven himself to be a survivor and Deputy Darlene Whitfield is pretty damn resourceful herself. I think the two of them could figure a way out of the situation... at least the immediate one."

Can the duo survive another run-in The Axeman? "Darlene, yes, hands down. Darren, the jury's still out on that one. Look, Darlene is not what she seems. She has darkness in her. You can see it in the production stills. But Darren, as Darlene would say, is softer than baby shit," Theney says, laughing. "Darren is a survivor. He's learned that standing up, even with all that anger he had, just isn't effective. So maybe running should be his plan B, C, D, and Z."

The third and fourth stills gets up close and personal with BILL "THE AXEMAN" TALBERT played by WCW/WWE superstar Bryan Clark aka "WRATH" aka "ADAM BOMB" who replaces Scot Pollard as the titular character. When asked what Bryan Clark brings to an already beloved villain, Joston replied confidently, "Fear. He is big. Strong. And scary. He instills fear in you from the first moment he steps on screen. It doesn't get much better than Big Bryan Clark as Bill 'The Axeman' Talbert."

With murderous bank robbers, a town full of revenge-seeking vigilantes and crazed Evangelical Christians in the next installment, is it possible that The Axeman might be in over his head? "Absolutely not," Theney exclaims. "He's a legend-killer. The Axeman is the legend that kills all legends. And in this installment, he definitely helps the film live up to its title: Overkill. With the highest body count you'll find in a retro-slasher - upwards of 25 to 30 - most of them bank-robbers, vigilantes and crazed Christians, The Axeman is the real deal. And those guys end up on a pile of mangled meat, just like the rest."

About #Sinning Works

#Sinning Works in an independent production company of motion pictures founded by writer, director, and producer Joston "El Rey" Theney and operating in Los Angeles, CA."

For more information, visit the film's Facebook page at: www.Facebook.com/AxemanAtCuttersCreek and www.Facebook.com/AxemanTrilogy

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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).