I love the smell of conventions in the morning! Kicking off today's Highlights is news that The Lone Gunmen trio from The X-Files will appear at this year's Alien Expo. Also: details on Shudder celebrating Women in Horror Month, Comet TV's February programming, Bloodrunners Blu-ray / DVD release details, Ghost of New Orleans trailer, and special guest announcements for the New Jersey Horror Con.
The X-Files' The Lone Gunmen to Appear at Alien Expo 2017: Press Release: "In THE X-FILES when even Mulder and Scully have alien trouble, they know just who to "contact"... Dean Haglund, Bruce Harwood, and Tom Braidwood... otherwise known as Langly, Byers, and Frohike... and they're coming to Alien Expo.
That's right — they're back: every X-FILES fan's favorite hacker trio, The Lone Gunmen!
The Lone Gunmen are a trio of hacker conspiracy theorist geniuses — played by Tom Braidwood, Bruce Harwood, and previously announced guest Dean Haglund — who periodically show up in THE X-FILES whenever Scully and Mulder need help with a case. The characters became such a cult phenomenon that they eventually got their own spinoff series, THE LONE GUNMEN, and recently joined the rest of the original cast for the 2016 X-FILES miniseries."
To learn more about the guest roster for Alien Expo, visit the convention's official website.
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Shudder Celebrates Women in Horror Month: Press Release: "AMC-Backed Thriller, Suspense, and Horror Streaming Service Celebrates Women in Horror Month with New Collection
SHUDDER COLLECTION: A Woman’s Touch
We know there's no such thing as “a woman’s perspective on horror”, because the twisted and unique views included in this collection are as diverse as the women who offer them. From vampires both real and imaginary, to doppelgängers and collisions with the afterlife, this collection has it all. Identity crises, demonic domestic issues, phantasmagoric romance, the horrors of motherhood and feminist interpretations on the giallo all make an appearance. These films don’t shy away from tough and personal themes. More importantly, these blood-splattered gems are sure to satisfy your cravings for powerful voices and thought-provoking horror.
Check out the list of titles in “A Woman’s Touch” collection:
Dearest Sister (2016) - A SHUDDER EXCLUSIVE
In Their Sleep (2010) - ONLY ON SHUDDER
Mirror Mirror (1990) - ONLY ON SHUDDER
My Sucky Teen Romance (2011) - ONLY ON SHUDDER
Soulmate (2013) - ONLY ON SHUDDER
The Countess (2009) - ONLY ON SHUDDER
The Stylist (2016) - ONLY ON SHUDDER
The Velvet Vampire (1971) - ONLY ON SHUDDER
Blood Punch (2014)
Consommé (2015)
She Wolf (2013)
Innsmouth (2015)
Dead Hooker in a Trunk (2009)
Don’t Look Back (2009)
In Her Skin (2009)
Trouble Every Day (2001)
Mexico Barbaro (2014)
The Midnight Swim (2014)
The Strange Color of Your Body’s Tears (2013)
We Need To Talk About Kevin (2011)
About Shudder
Shudder is a premium streaming video service, super-serving fans of thrillers, suspense, and horror. Backed by AMC Networks, Shudder has a growing and dynamic selection of thrilling premieres, originals, and exclusives, which complement its impressive library of international and independent films, gripping TV series, and Hollywood blockbuster favorites.Shudder streams ad-free in the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland on the web, iOS, Android, Chromecast, Apple TV, and Roku for $4.99/month or $49.99 with an annual membership. To try Shudder commitment-free for 7 days, visit www.shudder.com."
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Comet TV's February Programming: Press Release: "Comet TV has all the spine-tingling beasts you can sink your teeth into this February! From the classic adolescent werewolf trials and tribulations of Teen Wolf to the outer world invasion of Species, we have them all. There’s Empire of the Ants, Strange Invaders and how can we forget The Vampires on Bikini Beach? Classic Sci-fi and horror for beasts of all ages!
YOU DON’T NEED A SUBSCRIPTION TO WATCH THESE GREAT MOVIES…
THEY’RE AIRING FOR FREE ON COMET!
After Midnight (1989)
Saturday, February 11 at 10/9C
Monday, February 13 at 4/3C
Monday, February 27 at 2am/1C
Alienator (1988)
Monday, February 6 at 10am/9C
Tuesday, February 7 at MIDNIGHT/11C
America 3000 (1986)
Saturday, February 18 at 2/1C
Amityville 3-D (1983)
Saturday, February 11 at MIDNIGHT/11C
Sunday, February 26 at 2am/1C
Amityville II: The Possession (1982)
Friday, February 10 at MIDNIGHT/11C
Saturday, February 25 at MIDNIGHT/11C
The Conqueror Worm (1968)
Friday, February 10 at 6/5C
Sunday, February 20 at 4/3C
Curse of the Swamp Creature (1966)
Monday, February 6 at 2am/1C
Sunday, February 12 at 4/3C
Empire of the Ants (1977)
Saturday, February 18 at 10/9C
The Faculty (1998)
Tuesday, February 7 at 4/3C
Monday, February 13 at 10am/9C
The Haunted Place (1963)
Saturday, February 25 at 2/1C
Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf (1985)
Thursday, February 9 at MIDNIGHT/11C
Wednesday, February 15 at 2am/1C
Friday, February 24 at 4/3C
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
Saturday, February 11 at 6/5C
Wednesday, February 15 at 4/3C
Sunday, February 26 at 4/3C
Lady in White (1988)
Monday, February 20 at MIDNIGHT/11C
The Land that Time Forgot (1975)
Wednesday, February 8 at 10am/9C
Meteor Man (1993)
Saturday, February 11 at 10am/9C
Sunday, February 19 at 6/5C
The Minotaur
Wednesday, February 8 at 4/3C
Tuesday, February 14 at MIDNIGHT/11C
Mom (1990)
Sunday, February 12 at 6/5C
Friday, February 17 at MIDNIGHT/11C
Friday, February 24 at 6/5C
Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Fear (1988)
Monday, February 6 at MIDNIGHT/11C
Wednesday, February 8 at NOON/11C
Friday, February 10 at 4/3C
Wednesday, February 15 at 6/5C
Monday, February 20 at 6/5C
Night Visitor (1989)
Saturday, February 25 at 10/9C
The People that Time Forgot (1977)
Thursday, February 9 at 10am/9C
Phantom From 10,000 Leagues (1956)
Sunday, February 19 at 2am/1C
Sunday, February 26 at 6/5C
Real Men (1987)
Monday, February 6 at 6/5C
Thursday, February 9 at 2am/1C
Friday, February 10 at 10am/9C
Retaliator (1986)
Monday, February 6 at Noon/11C
Wednesday, February 8 at 2am/1C
Thursday, February 16 at 6/5C
Return of Count Yorga (1971)
Saturday, February 11 at 4/3C
Tuesday, February 14 at 6/5C
Rollerball (2002)
Wednesday, February 8 at 6/5C
Saturday, February 11 at Noon/11C
Monday, February 13 at 6/5C
She (EPIC) (1985)
Saturday, February 18 at 4/3C
Tuesday, February 21 at 6/5C
Species (1995)
Monday, February 27 at 6/5C
Tuesday, February 28 at MIDNIGHT/11C
Species II (1998)
Thursday, February 9 at Noon/11C
Friday, February 17 at 6/5C
Thursday, February 23 at 4/3C
Tuesday, February 28 at 6/5C
Species III (2004)
Friday, February 10 at Noon/11C
Saturday, February 18 at 6/5C
Thursday, February 23 at 6/5C
Strange Invaders (1983)
Friday, February 24 at 8/7C
Saturday, February 25 at 8/7C
Monday, February 27 at MIDNIGHT/11C
Superbeast (1972)
Monday, February 6 at 4/3C
Sunday, February 12 at 2am/1C
Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)
Monday, February 13 at Noon/11C
Teen Wolf (1985)
Friday, February 10 at 8/7C
Saturday, February 11 at 8/7C
Monday, February 13 at MIDNIGHT/11C
Wednesday, February 22 at 4/3C
Teen Wolf Too (1987)
Friday, February 17 at 8/7C
Saturday, February 18 at 8/7C
Wednesday, February 22 at 6/5C
Vampires on Bikini Beach (1988)
Tuesday, February 7 at 10am/9C
Friday, February 10 at 2am/1C
Sunday, February 19 at 4/3C
WANT TO BE COOLER THAN YOUR FRIENDS?
COMET HAS SHOWS YOU SHOULD WATCH!
Stargate Atlantis
Every weeknight Monday-Friday at 10/9C
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Sundays at 8/7C
Dead Like Me
Tuesdays at 8/7C
Original Outer Limits (1963)
Wednesdays at 8/7C
Jeremiah
Thursdays at 8/7C
Poltergeist: The Legacy
Mondays at 8/7C
Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot
Sundays at 12:30am/11:30C
Men into Space
Sundays at 1:30am/12:30
Stargate SG-1 (Returns in April)"
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Bloodrunners Blu-ray / DVD Release Details: Press Release: "Los Angeles, CA - Speakeasy Pictures and IMPULSE-FX have announced the March 7th Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and Digital HD release of the period action thriller Bloodrunners. The latest feature from writer-director Dan Lantz (Blind Love, Felix Melman), Bloodrunners centers on a turf war between a crooked cop and a power-hungry vampire (Ice-T, "Law and Order: SVU") over a small town soaked in illegal hooch during the height of Prohibition.
Bloodrunners will be available to rent or own globally on iTunes and Steam and across the US and Canada on iTunes, Steam, Google Play, Xbox, Playstation and various cable platforms, including Comcast, Dish, Rogers and Shaw. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack, featuring 1080p video, 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound and bonus features will be available on Amazon and the Bloodrunners official site.
Bloodrunners combines the action of crime dramas with the otherworldly gore of vampire legends. Michael McFadden (The Networker) headlines as a cop living large on looking the other way as booze flows through his protectorate. When he discovers that Chesterfield, the owner of the latest speakeasy has a thirst for warm blood as well as cold hard cash, he must find a way to save his town before it dries up.
By 1933, Prohibition has proven a booming enterprise, where average citizens break the law, hide in the shadows and operate at night. The new world order has even lined the pockets of corrupt cops like Jack Malone (McFadden). He collects a 'luxury tax' from every bootlegger and scofflaw in the small town he has sworn to protect. While shaking down the newest speakeasy in the local underground, Jack and his men uncover a clan of vampires hell-bent on taking over the town. Now Chesterfield (Ice-T), an ancient vampire, and his horde must hide their secret at any cost. The bloody result leaves several bodies and innocent townsfolk taken as lambs to await the slaughter. With nowhere else to turn, Jack joins forces with a busboy and a crazy preacher to save the town and make a final stand against Chesterfield and his vampires.
The Blu-ray/DVD (SRP $14.99) and iTunes releases of Bloodrunners will include a feature-length commentary with director Dan Lantz, deleted and extended scenes, a gag reel and trailers."
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Key Art and Trailer for Ghost of New Orleans: "A disgraced detective (Josh Lucas) has a supernatural encounter which leads him to investigate the murder of a beautiful cellist (Lake Bell) that unlocks the truth behind her mysterious death."
Directed by Predrag Antonijevic, Ghost of New Orleans will be released in theaters and on VOD and Digital HD on February 17th via SP Releasing. The film stars Josh Lucas, Terrence Howard, Lake Bell, Sharon Leal, and Cary Elwes.
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New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival 2017: Press Release: "Indisputable fact: New Jersey is creepy! We've got Haddonfield, Camp Crystal Lake, the Jersey Devil and our fair share of Elm Streets. We broke the world record for stuffing the most zombies onto a beach in Asbury Park ...and now, we celebrate the arrival of the New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival! This March 31st -April 2nd, The Crowne Plaza in Edison, New Jersey will play host to a fantastic selection of Hollywood Horror Icons, a film festival with selections playing all day, every day, 2 rooms of bone-chilling vendors, contests, giveaways and special events you won't want to miss!!
Our very special guest this year comes with his own special event...
John Waters: Director, Writer, Producer, Actor and Author, John Waters, sometimes referred to as the “King of Bad Taste”, is most known for a multitude of films including Hairspray, Crybaby, Female Trouble and Desperate Living, as well as an unforgettable role in Seed of Chucky! John Waters will be performing “This Filthy World: Filthier and More Horrible” live for VIP guests with a book signing afterward and photo opportunities.
Our Guests Lineup also includes:
A “Films of Frank Henenlotter” Reunion with James Lorinz and Patty Mullen of Frankenhooker, Kevin Van Hentenryck of Basket Case and Rick Hearst of Bran Damage alongside Frank Henenlotter himself!
A Back to the Future 2 Reunion with Jeffrey Weissman, Don Fullilove, Harry Waters Jr. and Ricky Dean Logan. (Of course, there will be a Delorean on the premises as well!)
A Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse Reunion with Bryan Johnson (Vulgar, Dogma, Mallrats, Comic Book Men), Ernie O'Donnell (Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, 100 Acres of Hell), Scott Schiaffo (Vulgar, Clerks, Comic Book Men), Robert Bruce (Comic Book Men) and More To Be Announced!
Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, The Devil's Rejects), Randy Havens (Stranger Things, Archer), Lloyd Kaufman (Fearless Leader of Troma Entertainment), Sharon Smyth Lentz (Dark Shadows), Kristanna Loken (Terminator 3, Bloodrayne), Lynn Lowry (The Crazies, Shivers, Cat People), Tony Moran (Halloween), Ted Raimi (Evil Dead 2, Candyman, Ash vs Evil Dead), Tiffany Shepis (Tromeo and Juliet, Sharknado 2, Night of the Demons), Gene Snitsky (Former ECW, WWE Wrestler, 100 Acres of Hell), Mink Stole (Hairspray, Cry Baby, Pink Flamingos), Alex Vincent (Child's Play 1-3, Curse of Chucky, Cult of Chucky), Cerina Vincent (Cabin Fever, Not Another Teen Movie, Power Rangers), Mike Diana (Artist,Creator of Boiled Angel, Firebrat, Superfly), Joel Robinson (Artist for Shout! Factory, Officially Licensed Artist for the Vincent Price Estate) & More to come!
We've got 3 days of independent films from fantastic creators across the globe, contests running every hour, sideshow performers, cars from your favorite films and a host of family friendly fun..for the spookiest families we know! See you there!!
Tickets for the New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival are on sale now at: http://www.newjerseyhorrorcon.com/tickets/"
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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