Directed by Peter Hurd, The Control Group will be released on DVD this May from Wild Eye Releasing. Also: season four of The Walking Dead is set to air on Universo, and the Splathouse podcast team discuss Ed Wood's cult classic Plan 9 from Outer Space.
The Control Group Release Details: Press Release: "New York, NY - Wild Eye Releasing has announced the North American Cable and Digital HD release of Peter Hurd's The Control Group. Starring Brad Dourif (The Child's Play series, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Lord of the Rings) as a mad scientist, The Control Group follows kidnapped coeds as they attempt to escape from his grasp. Writer-director Peter Hurd's debut feature is now available on cable and digital platforms, including iTunes, Dish Network, Vudu, Xbox, Google Play, and YouTube. A DVD release is planned for May.
Five college students wake up in an abandoned, locked-down insane asylum - with no idea how they got there and no means of escape. They discover that they are the subjects of secret experiments, but these tests have awakened something that cannot be explained by science. The group must now fight to escape both the human and supernatural threats if they are to survive and break out of their prison."
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Fourth Season of The Walking Dead to Air on Universo: Press Release: "MIAMI – March 23, 2017 – UNIVERSO, the fastest growing Spanish-language entertainment cable network in the U.S., announced today the premiere of Season Four of the worldwide phenomenon, “The Walking Dead” en Español Wednesday, March 29 at 9pm/8C. In this post-apocalyptic world, Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and his band of survivors continue their ongoing struggle to survive the threat of walkers as well as the dangers that lurk among the living. To view a video promo, click here. To download images, click here.
“Season four is when ‘The Walking Dead’ really found its footing. The show’s characters and situations catapulted audiences into our world in a dramatic and explosive fashion,” said Greg Nicotero, Executive Producer, Director and Special Effects Makeup Supervisor for “The Walking Dead.” “Scott Gimple at the helm solidified the show as a powerhouse of raw emotion, fear, and suspense... constantly asking ourselves ‘what would we do to survive?’”, he added.
In the highly anticipated Season Four, we find Rick and the group fostering a thriving community in the safe haven of the prison. Sadly, in this brutal world, happiness is short-lived and walkers and outside threats are as dangerous as what is brewing inside the fences. The group’s home and a new way of life will be thoroughly tested, and their struggle to survive has never been so terrifying. This season of 16 episodes also introduces several new characters including Bob Stookey (Lawrence Gilliard Jr., "The Wire") and Christian Serratos (Rosita Espinosa).
In regards to the show’s success and connection with Hispanic audiences, Greg stated, “It continues to offer grounded storytelling that is relatable to all ages by asking questions about survival, love, sacrifice all in the setting of a dead world.The show has always embraced its characters and found some astonishing actors to portray those parts. In this [post-apocalyptic] world, race has no boundaries and our cast depicts real life issues of survival, loss, and triumph...these themes set up perfectly by the graphic novel and it's well portrayed by strong characters,” concluded Nicotero.
“The Walking Dead” en Español Season Four stars Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes), Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon), Sarah Wayne Callies (Lori Grimes), Chandler Riggs (Carl Grimes), Melissa McBride (Carol Peletier), Lauren Cohan (Maggie Greene), Steven Yeun (Glenn Rhee), Danai Gurira (Michonne), David Morrissey (Governor), Emily Kinney (Beth Greene), Chad L. Coleman (Tyreese Williams), Lawrence Gilliard Jr. (Bob Stookey), Jose Pablo Cantillo (Cesar Martínez), Sonequa Martin-Green (Sasha) , Christian Serratos (Rosita Espinosa) and Alanna Masterson (Tara Chambler).
“The Walking Dead” is based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and is executive produced by Scott M. Gimple, Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, Tom Luse and Greg Nicotero.
Fans can engage on social media by using #TWDenEspañol and find more content about the show on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nbcuniverso and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nbcuniverso.
Besides enjoying the episodes on TV, subscribers of UNIVERSO on participating cable, satellite, and telco services will also be able to view full episodes of “The Walking Dead” en Español through Video on Demand and on the UNIVERSO NOW app by entering the subscriber’s login information.
To find UNIVERSO on your satellite, telco or cable TV channel lineup, go to Channel 410 on DIRECTV; Channel 838 on DISH Network; Channel 3009 or 3010 on AT&T U-verse; and visit www.encuentranbcuniverso.com for the UNIVERSOchannel number on your local cable TV listings.
UNIVERSO is currently available to 40 million households across the U.S. The network is telecast in HD nationwide on DirecTV; Western U.S. markets served by Comcast Xfinity TV; throughout Bright House Networks’ cable television footprint; and select Cox Communications markets."
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Splathouse Podcast Discusses Plan 9 From Outer Space: From Splathouse: "Rebekah McKendry (Shock Waves Podcast co-host and all around horror guru) stops by The SPLATHOUSE this week to talk about Ed Wood's seminal disasterpiece, PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE!
Also dropping in for a quick couplafew is John Johnson, writer/director of the 2015 film, PLAN 9.
The SPLATHOUSE gang talks about their own 2016 film/stage hybrid production at Impact Theatre in Berkeley, CA, movies they think are worse than PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE, and the gonzo legacy of Ed Wood.
Josh Obershaw (@doctorsplatter) from The ScreamCast gives his recommendations for fans of PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE; Patrick Hartmann (@cotarddelusion) returns to the show to share his picks for fans as well.
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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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