Horror Highlights: SKULL: THE MASK, AILUROS, THE GIRL IN THE WOODS, TIME NOW

2021/09/28 14:26:02 +00:00 | Jonathan James

SKULL: THE MASK: "RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, has picked up select rights to the horror film SKULL: THE MASK from Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural. RLJE Films will release SKULL: THE MASK on VOD, Digital HD and DVD on October 26, 2021.

Co-directed and co-written by Kapel Furman (Ghost Killers vs. Bloody Mary) and Armando Fonseca (“CineLab”), SKULL: THE MASK stars Natallia Rodrigues (Elis), Wilton Andrade (VIPs), Tristan Aronovich (Sem Fio), David Wendefilm (Sessão de Terapia) and Rurik Jr. as “Skull.” The DVD will be available for an SRP of $27.97.

In SKULL: THE MASK, after disappearing over fifty years ago, an ancient artifact known as the Mask of Anhangá resurfaces at an archaeological dig in the Amazon. It is brought to Sao Paulo to be exhibited at a museum, but before reaching its destination, the Mask starts to claim its victims as it possesses and forces them to carry out visceral sacrifices in gruesome fashion. With the body count increasing, it’s up to Officer Beatriz Obdias to find the Mask and put an end to the murder spree."

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Matt Doyle's AILUROS: "#Begin [Ailuros]

In the [present//future], Alex and Josh must face [their own//a] monster if they are to salvage [their relationship//Ailuros Unit 23];

These [are not] separate stories"

*The book is presented in an experimental format. In the paperback/hardback, the right-hand pages tell a far-future sci-fi horror story, while the left-hand pages tell a story through a present-day psychological analysis of the right-hand pages. In the ebook version, the far future story comprises the core text, while the analysis is presented as tappable, pop-up notes.

To learn more and purchase the novel, visit:

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THE GIRL IN THE WOODS: "The new Peacock Original, THE GIRL IN THE WOODS, is a supernatural YA drama about a mysterious door in the woods that leads to a terrifying monster dimension. It features Carrie (Stefanie Scott, “Insidious: Chapter 3”) a teenage runaway who’s anything but ordinary as she faces her demons and bonds with two new friends Nolan (Misha Osherovich, “Freaky”) and Tasha (Sofia Bryant, “I Am Not Okay with This”) to fight back."

THE GIRL IN THE WOODS launches Thursday, October 21 on Peacock. All eight episodes will drop at once.

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TIME NOW: "Dark Star Pictures are proud to announce the premiere of TIME NOW, writer/director Spencer King’s highly anticipated new coming-of-age thriller starring Eleanor Lambert for the 28th Annual Austin Film Festival. The film, the debut feature of writer/director Spencer King with Ziane Hamel producing alongside Oscar-nominated production company Disarming Films ("Deliver Us From Evil" and "West of Memphis") serving as executive producers, premieres in the fest’s marquee category.

Several years following a falling out with her family in Detroit, Jenny (Eleanor Lambert) is now a young mother living away from home, stuck in an unhappy marriage. After a call from her aunt Joan (Claudia Black), Jenny finds herself back home in Detroit mourning her twin brother’s sudden death. Seeing her family caught up in their dreadful past, Jenny goes on to discover the person her brother was on her own. Immersing herself in her late brothers’ eclectic group of friends, the scene he belonged to, and the urban playground that is Detroit, Jenny comes to the realization that her brother's death is not what it seems.

TIME NOW co-stars Claudia Black ("The Nevers", "Stargate"), Xxavier Polk, Paige Kendrick and Sebastian Beacon, with R&B star Dwele also appearing in the film.

TIME NOW will premiere at the 28th Annual Austin Film Festival which kicks off October 21."

TIME NOW coming to theaters and available On Demand October 26