Round-Up: SOUTH OF HELL, MADMAN T-Shirt, ANGUISH Release Details, 8 Films to Die For, AMERICAN BACKWOODS: SLEW HAMPSHIRE Clips

2015/10/16 14:59:28 +00:00 | Tamika Jones

WE tv's South of Hell marathon kicks off on Black Friday, November 27th. Also in this round-up: the Cavity Colors' Madman shirt, Anguish and 8 Films to Die For release details, and a look at two teaser clips for American Backwoods: Slew Hampshire.

South of Hell: Press Release: "NEW YORK, NY, October 15, 2015 -- WE tv announced today that it will offer its next scripted series, “South of Hell,” as a true programming event – rolling out all seven episodes of the supernatural thriller in order in a Black Friday Binge, beginning at 6 pm ET/PT on Friday, November 27th. All episodes of the series will premiere back-to-back as the suspense and drama unfolds and escalates over seven intense hours. At the conclusion of the binge, the entire series will be available on VOD, download to own and TVE platforms.

“As viewer demand rises for TV Everywhere opportunities and audiences increasingly binge watch their favorite content, rolling out this entire series on one night and making it available immediately on alternate platforms is a great way to super-serve our fans,” said Marc Juris, WE tv’s president.

To support this “Black Friday Binge” event, WE tv will offer live, shareable GIFs inside the WE tv app during the linear premiere, and exclusive bonus content on WEtv.com, including behind-the-scenes videos and photos, cast interviews and more.

About “South of Hell”
Charleston, South Carolina is an elusive city with many faces and the perfect home for Maria Abascal (Mena Suvari, “Chicago Fire”), a stunning, 30-year-old demon-hunter-for-hire. Alongside her brother, David (Zachary Booth, “Keep the Lights On”), she is skilled and fearless in her pursuit of the demons that live in others. Like those that she hunts, Maria is divided within herself, struggling with her own demon, Abigail, who resides inside of her, feeding on the evil Maria exorcizes from others. Maria and Abigail share a soul and a destiny, but as Maria desperately tries to overtake Abigail, she will discover how far Abigail will go to remain a part of her.

The cast also includes: Bill Irwin (“CSI”) as Enos Abascal, Maria and David’s father and cult leader; Drew Moerlein (“V/H/S”) as Dusty, Maria’s neighbor; Lamman Rucker (“Meet the Browns”) as Rev. Elijah Bledsoe, a priest with a strong attraction to Maria; Paulina Singer (“How to Make It In America”) as the Reverend’s daughter, Grace; Lydia Hearst (“Cabin Fever: Patient Zero”) as southern belle Charlotte Roberts; Slate Holmgren (“The Amazing Spider-Man 2”) as the local drug dealer, Sweetmouth; and Lauren Velez (“Dexter”) as Tetra, a spiritual informant.

“South of Hell” is produced by Sonar Entertainment and Blumhouse Television. The premiere episode was written by Matt Lambert. James Manos, Jr. (“Dexter,” “The Shield,” “The Sopranos”) is executive producer and showrunner. Jason Blum of Blumhouse Productions (“Paranormal Activity,” “Insidious,” “Sinister”) also serves as executive producer, along with Gerard Bocaccio, Stewart Till, Gene Stein, Erica Motley and Eli Roth.

In addition to Roth, an array of respected directors shepherded individual episodes of “South of Hell,” including Ti West (“House of the Devil,” “The Sacrament”), Rachel Talalay (“Doctor Who,” “Tank Girl”), Jennifer Lynch (“The Walking Dead,” “Teen Wolf”) and Jeremiah Chechik (“Helix,” “Reign”)."

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Cavity Colors' Madman T-Shirt: "Cavity Colors is honored and excited to present this officially licensed T-Shirt for one of my all time favorite 80's horror films, MADMAN.

"MADMAN" T-Shirt by Nathan Thomas Milliner

LIMITED EDITION of only 150 (this item will never be reprinted)
Item fits MEN & WOMEN. Click size chart below for measurements.
Printed on our ultra soft BLACK 100% cotton T-shirts
Includes printed size tag / logo

** THE FIRST 50 ORDERS WILL RECEIVE A 5 INCH DIE-CUT "BLOOD AXE" VINYL STICKER **
* This offer lasts until the sticker image vanishes *"

To learn more about this shirt or any other items made by Cavity Colors, visit the company's online shop.

Anguish: Press Release: "Los Angeles, CA (October 15, 2015) — Gravitas Ventures has secured North American rights to “Anguish”, a thriller written and directed by Sonny Mallhi, which premiered in July at the Fantasia International Film Festival. Gravitas will release the film in select theaters and on demand on December 18th.

Inspired by true events, Tess (Ryan Simpkins, “A Single Man”) is a teenage girl finally old enough to understand that the cause of her psychological problems is a supernatural “gift” that allows spirits to take over her body. Now that she understands what is happening to her, she must decide whether she wants to keep fighting or succumb to the soul of a recently deceased girl who refuses to leave. Karina Logue (“Ray Donovan”) and Annika Marks (“The Fosters”) also star.

“I am looking forward to working with Gravitas,” stated Writer/Director Sonny Mallhi. “This is an accomplished distribution group with a proven track record in horror – it’s exciting to be partnered with them.”

“We were drawn to the terrifying, small town world created by veteran filmmaker Sonny Mallhi,” said Gravitas Founder and CEO Nolan Gallagher.

This is Sonny Mallhi’s directorial debut; previously he co-produced “The Lakehouse” and served as Executive Producer on “The Stranger”, “House at the End of the Street” and he wrote and executive produced “The Roommate.” Mallhi's company Candlewood Entertainment produced “Anguish” alongside Guy Danella (“The Possession of Michael King”). Deepak Bajaj and Madan Popli are the Executive Producers.

The deal was negotiated by Nolan Gallagher, Founder and CEO, Gravitas Ventures and by Alex Saks at ICM Partners and Robert Labate of Holland and Knight on behalf of the filmmakers."

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8 Films to Die For: Press Release: "Horror fans nationwide will have eight more reasons to scream this October as the films in this year’s “8 Films to Die For” festival lineup will be released on Digital HD™ and VOD on October 16th and DVD October 27th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Fans of the series can also check out the films in select theaters nationwide on October 16th.

For participating theaters and more information about the entire film series, you can pre-order the films now at Amazon by visiting www.amazon.com/8FilmsToDieFor.

Film Synopses:

Re-Kill
It's been 5 years since the outbreak that wiped out 85% of the world's population, but the war between Re-Animates (Re-Ans) and Humans wages on, as most of the major cities are still uninhabitable. Within the few surviving cities, the Re-Ans have been segregated into "zones" and are policed by the R-Division of the QUASI S.W.A.T. Unit who hunts to re-kill the Re-Ans in the hope of quelling a second outbreak.

Murder in the Dark
When a group of young people camping in the ruins of a medieval Turkish town play a party game called 'Murder in the Dark', they soon discover that someone is taking the game too far... Produced in an experimental shooting style, this murder-mystery features a cast of actors who were not allowed to see the script. The actors' choices interactively changed the shape of the story. They had to use clues to solve the mystery laid out before them by the filmmakers.

The Wicked Within
When a little girl dies, her family gathers to mourn the loss. Yet the pain is not forgotten and a vengeful demon spirit takes possession of a vulnerable family member tearing at the ties that bind them all together. One by one, it forces each family member to confess to his or her buried lies and face the morbid consequences of their sins.

Lumberjack Man
As the staff of Good Friends Church Camp prepares for a spring break filled with "Fun Under the Son", a demon rises from his sap boiler to wreak his vengeance and feast on flapjacks soaked in the blood of his victims.

Suspension
Emily is a high-school student with a penchant for drawing gruesome pictures in her sketchbook. There's a reason for her obsession with horrific images: Her father Tom once went on a murder spree and is now residing in a mental hospital. On a night, she's home alone babysitting her mute little brother, Tom escapes and targets Emily and her friends during a bloody killing rampage.

Unnatural
A morally ambiguous corporation experiments with genetic modification resulting in the advent of a bloodthirsty man-hunting creature. When the creature escapes, a group of unsuspecting Alaskan natives and their inexperienced guests, which includes a high-maintenance celebrity photographer and a pair of models, becomes prey for the abomination in a horrifying game of cat and mouse.

Bastard
Five strangers - newlywed serial killers, a suicidal cop, and two runaways - become suspect and victim when a masked murderer makes its presence known in an isolated mountain town.

Wind Walkers
A U.S. soldier returns home from captivity to find that his best friend and fellow former POW has gone AWOL. While out on an annual hunting trip with his friend’s father and some extended family, the group comes under attack by an ancient Native American curse that has mysterious connections to his best friend’s heritage and the prison in which the soldiers were once held captive."

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American Backwoods: Slew Hampshire: Award-winning slasher flick American Backwoods: Slew Hampshire has ushered in the Halloween season with new artwork and teaser clips to mark their U.S. launch across major Cable VOD platforms! The convention-bending indie splatterfest that comes “Highly Recommended” by Ain’t It Cool News is now available On-Demand through Comcast Xfinity, Verizon FiOS, Cox Communications and Dish Network!

Since its initial release across Internet VOD platforms in June, American Backwoods: Slew Hampshire has been racking up recommendations by online horror critics, with terms like “gruesome,” “disturbing,” and “insane” being used to describe the experience. Widely praised for its practical FX and gore – including Rue Morgue’s "Goriest Scene of the Year" – the film stars Dayo Okeniyi (The Hunger Games, Terminator: Genisys) and was written and directed by Flood Reed.

American Backwoods: Slew Hampshire is also available throughout North America via Amazon Instant, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, Vimeo, and Hoopla. The DVD – featuring 5.1 surround sound, gag reel, and audio commentary – is available through Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/American-Backwoods-Hampshire-Dayo-Okeniyi/dp/B00RW5AFV0/

For more info, artwork, clips and carnage, connect with American Backwoods: Slew Hampshire here: Facebook: www.facebook.com/slewhampshire Twitter: www.twitter.com/SlewHampshire YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/SlewHampshire/videos"

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).

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