From the writer/director of Trick 'r Treat, Krampus arrives on Blu-ray and DVD today. Before you head out and purchase this film on the format of your preference, check out the three behind-the-scenes Blu-ray clips released by Universal! Also: Beware the Moon: The Story of An American Werewolf in London book details, Chicago Zombie Prom information, and a trailer for Red Billabong.

Krampus Blu-ray Behind-the-Scenes Clips: From the previous press release: "Universal City, California, February 23, 2016 – An ancient demonic avenger lays siege to an unsuspecting family in Krampus, a truly terrifying, darkly comedic tale coming to Digital HD on April 12th, 2016, and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on April 26th, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. From Michael Dougherty (writer and director of cult horror favorite Trick ’r Treat, writer of X-Men: Apocalypse), Krampus is “a must see film” (We Got This Covered) that delivers inventively nasty laughs as it plunges viewers into a nightmarish world ruled by a legendary monster bent on total destruction, punishing those who have lost faith. Krampus on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD also comes with exclusive bonus features including an alternate ending, deleted scenes, gag reel and extended scenes.

When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max (Emjay Anthony) is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers. All hell breaks loose as beloved holiday icons take on a monstrous life of their own, laying siege to the fractured family’s home and forcing them to fight for each other if they hope to survive.

Adam Scott (“Parks and Recreation,” Black Mass), Toni Collette (Little Miss Sunshine, The Sixth Sense), David Koechner (Anchorman Series) and Allison Tolman (TV’s “Fargo”) star in this gleefully gory horror thriller that delivers the kind of deep, dark laughs and hair-raising scares that make for a delightfully twisted holiday classic.

BLU-RAY AND DVD BONUS FEATURES:

  • Alternate Ending
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Extended Scenes
  • Gag Reel
  • The Naughty Ones: Meet The Cast – At the center of this crazed story, filled with horrifying creatures and massive set pieces, are some of the funniest and most talented actors working today. This piece shines a light on the cast of Krampus as they share their experiences making this movie.
  • Galleries – Still Images from the set
  • Feature Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Michael Dougherty and Co-Writers Todd Casey and Zach Shields.

BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVELY ON BLU-RAY:

  • Krampus and His Minions – In this exclusive feature see how Krampus and his twisted underlings gave the visual-effects superstars at Peter Jackson’s New Zealand-based Weta Workshop some creative and technical challenges. Viewers will have an insider look at how Krampus and his evil minions were created and executed.
  • Practical Danger – Stunt Coordinator Rodney Cook walks viewers through how the film’s thrilling stunts were done live on set while facing challenges with the creatures, children and set design.

Inside the Snowglobe: Production Design – Filming almost entirely on sound stages in the middle of summer in New Zealand, the art department and special effects team had to pull out all of their tricks to create sets that were realistic, ready for stunts and practical effects, all while creating the look of a winter wonderland.

  • Behind the Scenes at Weta Workshop: Krampus  – Go behind-the-scenes at the world-famous Weta Workshop to see how they brought the amazing Krampus creatures to life.
  • Dougherty’s Vision – In this featurette, Director Michael Dougherty, along with the film’s cast and crew, reveal how his approach informed the tone, pacing, humor and performances of Krampus."

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Beware the Moon: The Story of An American Werewolf in London Release Details: From Cult Screenings UK LTD: "We are honoured to reveal that for the past couple of months we’ve been working with writer Paul Davis (Director of ‘Beware the Moon') on this beautiful 200 page, all colour hardback adaptation of Paul’s 98 minute love letter to AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON.

Even as far back as 2009 Paul always planned to go back to BEWARE THE MOON and restore many of the brilliant hours of stuff he couldn’t fit in the documentary into a book project.

This really is the definitive chronicle on the making of AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON. Many people have said to Paul, “But the documentary was so extensive.” Paul is still very proud of the documentary, and of course, there’s footage in there that you can’t put in a book, but trust us, in terms of stories, images, and archive materials… this book blows it away on all fronts!

Special Features of the book:

  • The first 1,000 copies will be numbered and signed by the author. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
  • Over 300 behind the scenes photos, many of which have NEVER been published before.
  • Interviews with over 35 members of the original cast and crew. Including material from both the original BEWARE THE MOON documentary sessions and brand new content.
  • Foreword by the writer, director, and producer Mick Garris.
  • Exclusive cover art by Graham Humphreys.
  • A chat with cast and crew as to how AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON inspired the making of Michael Jackson’s THRILLER.
  • An exploration into the basement of Bob Burns, his wonderful American Werewolf collection, and the mind blowing restoration work carried out by Tom Spina.

Books expected to ship in August, in time for the film’s 35th anniversary.

The book will be sold EXCLUSIVELY at http://www.cultscreenings.co.uk OR any Special Events in which Paul and the Cult Screenings team will be there in person.

PLEASE CHOOSE THE CORRECT POSTAGE OPTION:

UK/Europe £24.99 plus £9 p&p  TOTAL: £33.99."

To learn more about Beware the Moon, visit:

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Chicago Zombie Prom 2016 Details: Press Release: "CHICAGO, IL (April 25, 2016): Zombie Army Productions will once again be hosting its annual Chicago Zombie Prom at The Cubby Bear (1059 W. Addison, Chicago, IL 60613) on Saturday, May 21st. As Chicago’s #1 Zombie Event, Zombie Prom is a ghastly, affectionate, cheesy blend of nostalgic high school Americana and the living dead. Zombie attire and makeup are required, but if you do not have your own makeup, zombie makeovers will be available for a $10 donation. Zombie Prom Chicago is for those 21 years of age and older and advance tickets start at just $25.

This year’s Chicago Zombie Prom is pleased to welcome Libido Funk Circus as the live zombie band. These guys are sure to keep you moving all night.

Other Chicago Zombie Prom highlights include the annual Zombie Prom King and Queen contest, a photo booth and a free buffet (open from 8:00-9:30 pm). Throughout the night, there will be prizes and giveaways from Zombie Prom Chicago’s sponsors, which currently include Zombie Army Productions, Statesville Haunted Prison, Sinister Visions, Dark Chicago, HellsGate Haunted House, Basement of the Dead and HauntedHouseChicago.com.

There's a special couple's packages available for those zombies looking to add a touch of class to their night. Details on each package are available on the Zombie Prom Chicago ticket site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-zombie-prom-2016-tickets-22586325307

For additional information on Chicago Zombie Prom, go to: www.ZombiePromChicago.com

Zombie Army Productions is Chicago’s largest dark-themed production company, with over 300 members and tens of thousands of fans. The Zombie Army has been bringing the highest production quality to the darkest events for over 15 years, helming a consortium of businesses that stage horror-themed events (from haunted houses to feature films) that keep its audience engaged and educated about all the dark events in the Chicagoland area all year long."

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Red Billabong Trailer: Press Release: "Los Angeles, CA - Sparke Films has released a new trailer and stills for Luke Sparke's debut creature feature, Red Billabong. After a decade working on film sets around the world, Luke Sparke steps into the director's chair with the most ambitious Australian action film of the year. Combining a legendary monster of the Outback with the intricate web of a family secret, Red Billabong will debut in Australian cinemas this July from Sparke, Pinnacle Films, and Darclight Films.

Nick Marshal and his estranged brother Tristan are drawn into a world of secrets and lies when their grandfather's enormous outback property passes into their hands. Old wounds are reopened as friends arrive to visit and strange things begin to occur around the river's billabong water hole. After visits from an old aboriginal family friend and an unscrupulous property developer, the brothers wonder just who is on their side.

Night falls, tensions rise, friends go missing, and past misgivings come to a head. Tristan finds himself not believing his brother who is convinced something dark is at work on the grounds. As they part ways to look for their friends and answers, revelations are unearthed that will change the course of their lives forever. Every Australian may have heard a story of a terrifying outback monster - the Bunyip - but is it just a story? Could it be real?

Red Billabong will wreak havoc in Australian cinemas this summer."

  • Tamika Jones
    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).