We're back with another installment of Horror Highlights, featuring an exclusive audio clip from The Haunting of Beatrix Greene, details on Panic Fest Presents: TRICKS AND TREATS, the announcement of The Guardian Project, first details on Archive 81, and details on the Hunter's Moon vinyl release!
Exclusive Clip from THE HAUNTING OF BEATRIX GREENE: "It’s the spookiest time of the year, and we’re gearing up with seances, possession, secrets from the dead, and of course, a little romance. Transport yourself to Victorian England with The Haunting of Beatrix Greene on the premium reading and audio entertainment platform Serial Box, written by a talented writing team led by NYT bestselling author Rachel Hawkins (The Royals series, Hex Hall).
Created in bite-size episodes available for reading and listening, The Haunting of Beatrix Greene will be available on all mobile devices beginning October 28 with weekly installments following."
"In The Haunting of Beatrix Greene, a savvy spiritual medium in Victorian England must outsmart the most important client of her career: a scientist determined to expose frauds like her. But their game of wits has fatal consequences when a vengeful spirit answers their summons. If they cannot put aside their prejudices—and growing passion—and find a way to banish the ghost together, one of them could be its next victim.
The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is narrated by voice actors Alister Austin and Shiromi Arserio. The all-female writing team, led by author Rachel Hawkins, includes Ash Parsons (Girls Save the World in This One) and Vicky Alvear Shecter (Cleopatra's Moon, Curses and Smoke: A Novel of Pompeii)."
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Panic Fest Presents: TRICKS AND TREATS: "Trick or Treaters. Candy bingeing. Horror marathons. Pumpkin carving. Costume contests.
Even though this Halloween turned out to be more gnarly than Regan projectile vomiting green pea soup, that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the best time of the year together! Panic Fest won’t let Halloween die! Panic Fest Presents: TRICKS AND TREATS, a special virtual Halloween celebration that runs October 30 through November 1. The three-day event features films, short film blocks, and live events. Best of all, you, the horror community, get to participate with one another throughout the weekend.
We are excited to continue our partnership with IFC Films and IFC Midnight, bringing you three brand-new horror films; Kindred, Hunter Hunter, and The Vigil. The lineup includes 13 feature films and over 25 shorts for you to sink your teeth into.
In addition to the films, we have curated a selection of special programming including a horror-themed debate between podcasts Nightmare Junkhead and FrightDay, an hourlong nostalgic Halloween special from Forever Bogus, The Final Girls: A Conversation with Women in Horror hosted by Fangoria, and so much more.
Finally, it isn’t Halloween without some games is it? We are hosting live trivia, bingo, Twitch game streams, happy hours, and more throughout the weekend.
Get your tickets and view the schedule now at panicfilmfest.com/tricks.
Panic Fest enters its ninth year and has been recognized for three years running as one of the top 25 best genre festivals in the world by MovieMaker Magazine."
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Mark Pellegrino and Andrew Rossow Announce ‘The Guardian Project’ Reality Docuseries: "Mark Pellegrino, who is most known for his lead role as ‘Lucifer’ in the CW series “Supernatural,” in addition to his lead roles in “13 Reason’s Why,” “Dexter,” and “Lost,” has teamed up with internet attorney Andrew Rossow to launch a campaign for “The Guardian Project,” a new reality docuseries. “The Guardian Project” is a multi-tiered attack on the epidemic problems of public bullying and the spreading of libelous narratives on social media. The Kickstarter campaign officially launches Tuesday, October 27, 2020, to raise money to help create the reality docuseries that not only exposes online bullying and libel but offers community solutions and reformative justice for the victims.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theguardianproject/the-guardian-project
The first and primary tier of “The Guardian Project,” via its ‘Catfish’ like style, confronts victimizers and empowers victims to get justice.
The second tier is organized civilian support and protections for victims through virtual neighborhood watches.
The third-tier involves partnerships with tech start-ups, which promote contractual relationships between social media participants. Think civility through liability.
The fourth-tier is legal reform that empowers victims to seek legal restitution against those who would use social media platforms to harm the reputations and lives of those they don’t agree with or like.
Pellegrino and Rossow both have similar backgrounds when it comes to facing bullying head-on, recognizing the intense waves that continue to flood social media and online communities. They have both publicly shared their stories of bullying, harassment, and assault they’ve faced over the years. Now they’ve come together to take action and play an active part in creating “The Guardian Project” for the greater good. "
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Netflix Orders Supernatural Horror Series ARCHIVE 81: Netflix today announced a series order for Archive 81, an original story loosely inspired by the popular found footage horror podcast.
"When archivist Dan Turner (Athie) takes a mysterious job restoring a collection of damaged videotapes from 1994, he finds himself reconstructing the work of documentary filmmaker Melody Pendras (Shihabi) and her investigation into a dangerous cult. As Dan is drawn into Melody’s story, he becomes convinced he can save her from the terrifying end she met 25 years ago."
With a cast that includes Mamoudou Athie and Dina Shihabi (with more cast members to be announced), the series will be written and executive produced by Rebecca Thomas, who will also direct half of the season. James Wan and Michael Clear will serve as executive producers, while Rob Hackett is a co-executive producer.
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HUNTER'S MOON Vinyl Release: "Not available in any other physical format, the Hunter's Moon (OST) vinyl release features the uniquely creepy score by Alexander Taylor (executive produced by Greg Richling) to this fun and campy 2020 horror film, with purple vinyl and a deluxe gatefold jacket! LIMITED TO 300 COPIES!
** WAX MAGE VARIANTS - limited to 25 copies - WILL BE AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/30 **
Starts shipping 10/30
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Written and directed by Michael Caissie, Hunter’s Moon tells the story of three teenage girls who decide to throw a party in their new country home when their parents leave town. But when a gang of dangerous local boys with sinister intentions turn up, the girls are forced to not only defend themselves from the evil inside the house, but an unseen bloodthirsty predator that is hunting everyone in the countryside outside the house. Hunter’s Moon stars Thomas Jane (The Punisher, *61), Katrina Bowden (30 Rock), Jay Mohr (Jerry Maguire, Suicide Kings) and Sean Patrick Flannery (Powder, Boondock Saints). Alexander Taylor's score, the undoubtable force that drives the film, is sure to strike a chord with horror buffs and soundtrack lovers alike!"
Learn more at: https://www.rustedwave.com/product/pre-order-hunter-s-moon-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-lp
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