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While it can be a special experience to witness a truly terrifying horror movie in theaters, there were several fantastic scary movies that never made it to the big screen. While the advent of the internet means many horror movies come straight to streaming, there were also plenty of excellent straight-to-dvd or even straight-to-vhs horror movies from years gone by. These often low-budget releases didnt have to pander to box office expectations and, in some cases, were able to be more ambitious and unique as a result.

Some of the best non-theatrically released movies were in the horror genre, as incredible horror movies were often produced with very little funding or support from major studios. In some cases, direct-to-video sequels even outdid their theatrical predecessors and gained cult followings among horror fans in the years since their release. These incredible non-theatrical horror movies proved that filmmakers dont need to get...

Stars: Eric Olson, Jessica Sula, Candice Coke, Kevin Wayne, Natalie Victoria, Chaney Morrow | Written by Anthony Diblasi, Scott Poiley | Directed by Anthony Diblasi

Malum is, according to its press release “a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift”. Now some may simply take that as a fancy way of saying it’s a remake of a film that’s less than ten years old. But there’s a difference between this and your average remake, it’s the work of the original director Anthony Diblasi and his co-writer Scott Poiley.

I considered revisiting Last Shift before watching Malum because while I remembered the basic plot and that I really liked the first hour then being let down by the final act, I didn’t recall a lot of the details. But, in part due to how knowing what to expect spoiled the impact of another recent reimagining,...

The first original production from new genre studio Welcome Villain Films, Malum (read our review) is an expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror movie Last Shift, and the film is now available to watch at home. With Malum streaming on Digital outlets beginning today, Bloody Disgusting has been provided with an exclusive featurette video.

The cast and crew, including director Anthony Diblasi (Last Shift, Dread, Extremity), preview Malum in the video you’ll find below, looking at the film’s practical effects while also discussing what makes Malum different from Last Shift. Diblasi notes, “I think it’s a crowd-pleaser.”

Directed by Anthony Diblasi (Last Shift, Dread, Extremity) and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley (Last Shift, Missionary, Exhume), the same creative team behind 2014’s Last Shift, Malum reimagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit.

“On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer,...

Welcome Villain Films’ Malum: Available On Demand and Digital - Tuesday, May 16: "Welcome Villain Films' invites you to #FeedTheDemon when Malum releases On Demand and Digital tomorrow - May 16, 2023."

Malum will be available 5/16 on the following platforms:

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"Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren (Jessica Sula) is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station, she soon finds herself barraged by terrifying paranormal events, and in the process, is taken on a journey during which she learns the shocking truth behind her family’s entanglement with a demented cult leader. Malum takes the premise of the 2014 festival...

The first original production from new genre studio Welcome Villain Films, Malum (read our review) is an expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror movie Last Shift, and it was released in theaters back in March. Bloody Disgusting has learned this afternoon that Malum is now coming home this week. It’ll be available on VOD outlets beginning May 16, 2023.

Directed by Anthony Diblasi (Last Shift, Dread, Extremity) and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley (Last Shift, Missionary, Exhume), the same creative team behind 2014’s Last Shift, Malum reimagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit.

“On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren, is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station, she soon finds herself barraged by terrifying paranormal events and, in the process,...

The following contains major spoilers for Last Shift (2014) and Malum (2023).

Nothing divides the horror community like a remake. For decades fans have debated the merits of cinematic retellings of our most beloved horror films with strong arguments on either side of the equation. The trend exploded in the early 2000s with Platinum Dunes leading the charge to remake or reboot nearly every iconic title available. Recent years have seen the rise of legacy sequels; a curious hybrid that simultaneously continues the original story and (hopefully) takes the franchise in a new direction. Enter Malum. Anthony Diblasi’s 2023 gore-fest is an expanded reimagining of his own breakout film Last Shift. Released in 2014, this haunting cult horror follows rookie police officer Jessica Loren (Juliana Harkavy) whose first shift on the job goes terrifyingly wrong.

Co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley, Last Shift is an atmospheric nightmare with most of its terror coming...

Stars: Eric Olson, Jessica Sula, Candice Coke, Kevin Wayne, Natalie Victoria, Chaney Morrow | Written by Anthony Diblasi, Scott Poiley | Directed by Anthony Diblasi

Malum is, according to its press release “a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift”. Now some may simply take that as a fancy way of saying it’s a remake of a film that’s less than ten years old. But there’s a difference between this and your average remake, it’s the work of the original director Anthony Diblasi and his co-writer Scott Poiley.

I considered revisiting Last Shift before watching Malum because while I remembered the basic plot and that I really liked the first hour then being let down by the final act, I didn’t recall a lot of the details. But, in part due to how knowing what to expect spoiled the impact of another recent reimagining,...

About seven months ago, we heard that director Anthony Diblasi was making an “expanded reimagining” of his well-received 2014 horror feature Last Shift. That reimagining, titled Malum, is now in theatres, and you can check out a behind-the-scenes featurette in the embed above.

Jessica Sula (Split) stars in Malum, which has the following synopsis: On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren (Sula) is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station, she soon finds herself barraged by terrifying paranormal events, and in the process, is taken on a journey during which she learns the shocking truth behind her family’s entanglement with a demented cult leader. Malum takes the premise of the 2014 festival hit Last Shift and flips it on its head,...

Anthony Diblasi is joining the rare roster of directors remaking and reimagining their own movies with Malum. A reimagining of the cult classic horror movie Last Shift, the film centers on a rookie police officer tasked with supervising a closing station, where her late father used to work, only for the place's dark history to begin reverberating.

Jessica Sula is leading the cast of Malum alongside Candice Coke, Chaney Morrow, Clarke Wolfe, Morgan Lennon, Valerie Loo, Monroe Cline, Eric Olson, Sam Brooks, Kevin Wayne, Danielle Coyne, Natalie Victoria, Christopher Matthew Spencer, and Britt George. Bringing a fresh vision to his own work while still retaining some of Last Shift's memorable scenes, the film proves to be a chilling treat for genre fans.

Related: 10 Directors Who Remade Their Own Movie

Ahead of the film's release, Screen Rant spoke exclusively with co-writer/director Anthony Diblasi to discuss Malum, reimagining his own work,...

The first original production from new genre studio Welcome Villain Films, Malum (read our review) is an expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror movie Last Shift, and it’s being unleashed in theaters this weekend. While you wait, begin the ritual with a brand new poster.

Being debuted here on Bd, this alt poster for Malum was whipped up by Gary Pullin, the piece dubbed “The Temple Baron” and Now Available through Pullin’s online shop!

The 24″ x 36″ lithograph art print is up for grabs in a limited edition of just 250 pieces, each of which have been signed by Gary Pullin. The matte paper prints go for $50 each.

“Ghoulish” Gary Pullin tells Bd, “After watching the film and diving into the evidence files, I quickly became obsessed with the sinister atmosphere and the nasty cult figures that inhabit the film. Anthony Diblasi’s reimagining of Last Shift is a nightmare that...

Remakes are nothing new in Hollywood, and horror movie remakes have long been a thriving part of the industry. Directors will turn their creepy, viral short films into larger studio features, like David F. Sandberg did with Lights Out, and surprise foreign genre hits will sometimes get a makeover for U.S. audiences with the original director at the helm. But you’d be hard pressed to find a modern American director who’s interested in remaking their own feature film.

Enter Clive Barker protégé Anthony Diblasi, who was certainly up for the challenge when he was approached by new genre studio Welcome Villain with the possibility of remaking his 2014 low-budget gem, Last Shift. The director believes he’s the first American director to take on such a feat since Leo McCarey remade Love Affair into An Affair to Remember in 1957.

This week, Welcome Villain releases Diblasi’s remade version of Last Shift,...

Reimagining his 2014 film Last Shift, filmmaker Anthony Diblasi's Malum follows a new police officer who is literally haunted by her father's past encounters with a malevolent cult during one final shift at a decommissioned police station. With Malum coming to theaters on March 31st via Welcome Villain Films, we caught up with Diblasi and actor Natalie Victoria, who reprises her role as Marigold from Last Shift with a reimagined twist!

Thanks for taking the time to answer questions for us, Anthony, and congratulations on your new movie Malum, a reimagining of your film Last Shift, which was very well-received when it was released in 2015. How did you initially decide to revisit the story of Last Shift nearly one decade later?

Anthony Diblasi: I was introduced to Luke Lebeau through a mutual friend and he had just formed Welcome Villain with his partners. We hit it off and he asked...

Some jobs are more hellish than others, as seen in Malum. The film centers on a rookie police officer whose first shift is in a station on the verge of closing where her late dad used to work. As the night goes on, she finds herself the target of strange events that may make it her last shift.

Jessica Sula is leading the cast of Malum alongside Candice Coke, Chaney Morrow, Clarke Wolfe, Morgan Lennon, Valerie Loo, Monroe Cline, Eric Olson, Sam Brooks, Kevin Wayne, Danielle Coyne, Natalie Victoria, and Christopher Matthew Spencer. A reimagining of Anthony Diblasi's Last Shift, the film brings a fresh twist to his cult classic horror movie.

Related: 10 Horror Movie Remakes You Totally Forgot About

In anticipation of the film's release, Screen Rant spoke exclusively with co-writer/director Anthony Diblasi and star Jessica Sula to discuss Malum, the joys and fears of reimagining the original movie,...

Los Angeles-based Bloody Disgusting readers, get ready to feed the demon this Wednesday at the World Premiere of Malum.

Bloody Disgusting has a limited number of tickets to this special event screening that takes place this coming Wednesday, March 29, in Los Angeles at 8 Pm. Screening details below.

Getting tickets is super easy: all you have to do is click here or fill out the below form. You’ll be contacted with confirmation once the giveaway closes by end of day Tuesday, March 28.

Join us and be among the first to experience this twisted new vision of horror, with Director Anthony Diblasi, Composer Samuel Laflamme, the producers, and several cast members in attendance, including lead actress Jessica Sula.

Malum is set to unleash Hell in theaters on March 31, 2023.

The official plot: “Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the...

The first original production from new genre studio Welcome Villain Films, Malum is an expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror movie Last Shift, and it’s in theaters on March 31.

While you wait, begin the ritual with a brand new poster below.

Directed by Anthony Diblasi (Last Shift, Dread, Extremity) and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley (Last Shift, Missionary, Exhume), the same creative team behind 2014’s Last Shift, Malum reimagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit.

“On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren, is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station, she soon finds herself barraged by terrifying paranormal events and, in the process, is taken on a journey during which she learns the shocking truth behind her family...

Malum: "Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren (Jessica Sula) is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station, she soon finds herself barraged by terrifying paranormal events, and in the process, is taken on a journey during which she learns the shocking truth behind her family’s entanglement with a demented cult leader. Malum takes the premise of the 2014 festival hit and flips it on its head, thrusting viewers into an unrelenting, adrenaline-fueled, bloody cult nightmare."

Title: Malum Director: Anthony Diblasi Screenwriters: Anthony Diblasi, Scott Poiley Producers: Scott Poiley, Dan Clifton Executive Producers: Mary Poiley, Luke Labeau, Eric Kleifield, Bonner Bellew, Justin Brown...

"Your daddy started something very important..." Welcome Villain has unveiled the official trailer for an indie horror film titled Malum, arriving in theaters only at the end of March. This is actually a new remake of the 2014 horror film Last Shift, made by the same filmmaker updating his own film, similar to the way Sam Raimi made Evil Dead 1 & 2. Helmed by director Anthony Diblasi and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley, Malum re-imagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit from the festival circuit and expands on the filmmaker's vision of nightmare-inducing terror. A rookie police officer willingly takes the last shift at a newly decommissioned police station in an attempt to uncover the mysterious connection between her police officer father's death and a vicious cult. This updated film stars Jessica Sula as Jessica Loren, with Kevin Wayne, Monroe Cline, Candice Coke, Valerie Loo, Clarke Wolfe, Natalie Victoria. This does look pretty freaky.

Reimagining his 2014 film Last Shift, filmmaker Anthony Diblasi's Malum follows a new police officer dealing with the supernatural remnants of a malevolent cult during one final shift at a decommissioned police station, and we have a look at the chilling trailer ahead of the film's March 31st theatrical release from Welcome Villain Films.

Directed by Anthony Diblasi from a screenplay by Diblasi and Scott Poiley, Malum stars Jessica Sula, Candice Coke, Chaney Morrow, Clarke Wolfe, Morgan Lennon, Valerie Loo, Monroe Cline, Eric Olson, Sam Brooks, Kevin Wayne, Danielle Coyne, Natalie Victoria, Christopher Matthew Spencer, and Britt George.

Synopsis: Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren (Jessica Sula) is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious...

Are you prepared to take the last shift in Malum, the first original production from the new genre studio Welcome Villain Films?

Then brace for Hell: the new trailer is here, bringing cults, demons, and a whole lot of blood with it.

Malum is set to unleash Hell in theaters on March 31, 2023.

Directed by Anthony Diblasi (Last Shift, Dread, Extremity) and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley (Last Shift, Missionary, Exhume), the same creative team behind 2014’s Last Shift, Malum reimagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit. It expands the filmmaker’s vision of nightmare-inducing terror and, judging by the trailer, massively expands the mythology.

The official plot: “Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren, is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned...

Get ready to feed the demon with Malum, the first original production from the new genre studio Welcome Villain Films.

The brand new poster unveiled below teases demonic horrors ahead of tonight’s trailer debut at Midnight Pst.

Malum will release in theaters on March 31, 2023.

Helmed by director Anthony Diblasi (Last Shift, Dread, Extremity) and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley (Last Shift, Missionary, Exhume), the same creative team behind 2014’s Last Shift, Malum reimagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit. It expands the filmmaker’s vision of nightmare-inducing terror.

The official plot synopsis: “Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren, is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station,...

Bloody Disgusting can exclusively report today that new genre studio Welcome Villain Films’ first original production, previously known as Untitled Last Shift Reboot, has a new name

The official title treatment and new film stills have been unveiled for the film, now titled Malum, along with an announced Spring 2023 nationwide theatrical release.

Helmed by director Anthony Diblasi and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley, the same creative team behind 2014’s Last Shift, Malum reimagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit and expands the filmmakers vision of nightmare-inducing terror.

“With this new film, we really wanted it to stand on its own, and giving it a new title absolutely does that,” says filmmaker Anthony Diblasi. “The name ‘Malum’ is not only a major element of the plot and how things unfold, but that word, in some of the oldest languages in history, means ‘evil’ and ‘an offense against right or law,’ which seamlessly ties into the twisted,...

Only eight years have gone by since the release of director Anthony Diblasi’s well-received horror feature Last Shift – but the filmmaker has already decided to return to the concept for an “expanded reimagining” that recently wrapped production. Jessica Sula (Split) stars in the currently untitled reimagining, which is coming to us from Welcome Villain Films. This is the company’s first feature.

The Last Shift reimagining centers on

a rookie police officer (Sula) who willingly takes the last shift at a newly decommissioned police station in an attempt to uncover the mysterious connection between her father’s death and a vicious cult. Throughout the night, she finds herself barraged by terrifying supernatural events while unveiling the truth behind her family’s twisted past. This reimagining takes the premise of the 2014 festival hit and flips it on its head, thrusting viewers into a relentless, adrenaline-fueled, bloody cult nightmare.

Sula is...

Earlier this year, brand new production and distribution company Welcome Villain Films launched with “an expanded reimagining” of 2014’s Last Shift in the works. Today, Last Shift announced its lead and a tease of what to expect.

Split actress Jessica Sula (“Scream: The TV Series”) will star in director Anthony Diblasi’s reimagining of his 2014 chiller.

Sula will play “a rookie police officer (Sula) who willingly takes the last shift at a newly decommissioned police station. She hopes to uncover the mysterious connection between her father’s death and a vicious cult, but throughout the night she’s thwarted by terrifying supernatural events that connect to her family’s twisted past.”

The untitled reboot has wrapped production, with post-production expected to finish this fall for a planned 2023 release.

Diblasi co-wrote the upcoming film with Scott Poiley, and it sounds like it will be a much bigger, bloodier affair.

“The world...

"A mind is a terrible thing to break." Dread Central Presents has released the official trailer for an indie horror thriller titled Extremity, the latest feature from director Anthony Diblasi. Extremity plays with the popular modern horror concept of "extreme haunts", or experiences horror fans can pay for that put them in horrific, torturous situations. The plot follows a young woman obsessed with horror who subjects herself to hours of grueling torment inside an extreme haunt in an attempt to confront her fears and conquer the tragic past that haunts her. Starring Dana Christina, J. Larose, Cam Damage, September D'Angelo, Felissa Rose, Tiffany Shepis, Chad Rook, Michael St. Michaels, Natalie Victoria, and Ricky Dean Logan. I wasn't even sure if I should post this, but it just looks so crazy with some seriously freaky imagery, I couldn't help it. You hve to see all this for yourself. Here's the first...

Stars: Juliana Harkavy, Joshua Mikel, J. Larose, Natalie Victoria, Sarah Sculco, Kathryn Kilger, Mary Lankford Poiley | Written and Directed by Anthony Diblasi

Horror is at its best when there isn’t a focus on over doing special effects to try to shock the audience. If a film can make use of its location, add in some lighting and create a feeling of claustrophobia then it can create scares better than any computer can. This is the strength of Last Shift.

Jessica Loren’s (Juliana Harkavy) first shit as a police officer is to stay in a closing police station alone until the hazmat team to come pick-up some bio-hazardous waste still left in the armoury. Meant to be the only person left in the station it’s not long before she finds herself haunted by both the living and the dead.

Last Shift is smart because it builds atmosphere before the horror is brought in.

Set to debut on DVD and VOD on Monday 18th January, courtesy of Solo Media and Matchbox Films, Last Shift is the latest slice of horror from director Anthony Diblasi (Most Likely to Die, Cassadaga, Dread), and stars The Walking Dead‘s Juliana Harkavy, alongside Joshua Mikel, J. La Rose, Natalie Victoria and Sarah Sculco. And we have the new UK trailer for the film – check it out below, along with the UK artwork.

Rookie police officer Jessica Loren (Juliana Harkavy – The Walking Dead) has been assigned the last shift at a transitioning police station and must wait for a hazmat crew coming to pick up biomedical evidence. Ordered not to leave the station under any circumstance, Jessica comes to learn that it’s more than just an outdated station, its home to the ultimate embodiment of evil and his devoted blood thirsty followers. Jessica is left to fend for...

Tagline: "Fear the ones left behind." Last Shift is a horror film from Skyra Entertainment. The film, previously titled Paymon, involves a late shift and a haunted police station. The film stars Juliana Harkavy, Joshua Mikel, J. Larose and Natalie Victoria. The first movie poster for the Last Shift is hosted here. The graphic shows the supernatural forces, housed with the film. Focusing on a now deceased cult and following, the film brings several maniacal characters back from the grave. Slightly disorienting, the poster shows one character affixed to a wall. Demonic forces will descend, when the Last Shift releases. A release date for the film has not been release. However, a trailer is sure to come this way, shortly. Actress Juliana Harkavy is pictured here. Release Date: Tba. Director: Anthony Diblasi. Cast: Juliana Harkavy, Joshua Mikel, J Larose and Natalie Victoria. A fan page for the film is hosted...

*full disclosure: an online screener of this film was provided by the filmmakers. **there are minor spoilers here. Director: Hank Braxtan. Writers: Dan Sinclair, Hank Braxtan, Arielle Brachfeld, and Natalie Victoria. Cast: Natalie Victoria, Arielle Brachfeld, Stephanie Greco and Lacy Fisher. Chemical Peel is a smallish horror feature. This title was released earlier in the year (Oct. 14th, 2014), through Lions Gate Entertainment. A film about a toxic chemical spill, Chemical Peel spends most of its ninety-five minute runtime with bickering characters. Several so-called friends, at a bachelorette party, are more toxic than the mist outside. Shot almost entirely inside one location, the film is an exercise in what not to do in a catastrophe. Characters act in cowardly and idiotic ways, which makes Chemical Peel a difficult watch. A group of girls gather for a night of drinking and celebrating. Fifteen minutes into the story, it is finally revealed that the girls have come together.

We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes release details and the trailer for Chemical Peel, premiere details for Refuge, Day for Night, and Perfidy, a new Summer of Blood trailer and much more:

Chemical Peel Release Details and Exclusive Comments from Actress Natalie Victoria: Actress Natalie Victoria stars in “Chemical Peel,” a Lionsgate Home Entertainment Release that will be available on October 14th. Here are some comments from Natalie on us why she enjoyed working on this movie:

“I think the best thing about this film is it’s a unique, fun, realistic concept that will scare people, you know? I love films that are set in a real and really raw reality that frighten you to the core. Chemical Peel is a real ‘what would You do?’ kind of film that gets you thinking,...

The FrightFest All-Nighter 14 returns to its spiritual home, The Prince Charles Cinema, on Saturday October 25th, with five killer titles, including the world premiere of Anthony Diblasi’s Last Shift.

The evening kicks off with a special preview of The Vicious Brothers Extraterrestrial, a fine blend of Close Encounters and Communion with “some of the most extraordinary special effects and camerawork you’ll see in 2015″. Next up, The ABC’s of Death 2 needs no introduction. The first was a huge draw at FrightFest Glasgow and now attendees can scream along to 26 more deaths by 26 handpicked filmmakers. This is followed by the world premiere of Anthony Diblasi’s demonic horror Last Shift, which had to be dropped from the August line-up because of altered release and completion dates as did the next film – the highly anticipated sequel The Pact II, which has its UK premiere. And Giallo fans will not want...

We've been talking about Chemical Peel since 2012, and now the flick has finally nailed itself some distribution courtesy of Lionsgate. Read on for when you can see this bad boy, and then head straight to the dermatologist.

From the Press Release

Prepare to feel the burn as Chemical Peel arrives on DVD (plus Digital), Digital HD, and Video on Demand October 14 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

What starts off as the perfect bachelorette weekend quickly takes a gruesome turn when a deadly chemical toxin is released into the air.

Starring Natalie Victoria (Abstraction), Arielle Brachfeld (The Haunting of Whaley House), and Stephanie Greco (Hansel & Gretel), the Chemical Peel DVD includes two audio commentaries, a “making of” featurette, and outtakes.

A weekend trip to the woods for a bachelorette party turns deadly when a nearby train accident causes a chemical reaction to overtake the secluded valley. But waiting out the disaster inside...

Grindstone has released an official trailer for Hank Braxtan's Chemical Peel. If you recall, we introduced you to an early trailer shortly after the film was made. With an October 14th DVD release from Lionsgate Home Entertainment on the way, we get this new preview. Natalie Victoria, Arielle Brachfeld, Stephanie Greco, Lacy Fisher, Leigh Davis, Ruben Pla and Lony’e Perrine star.

The post Official Trailer for the October Release Chemical Peel appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.

Horror Channel gets some gaellic-flavoured supernatural chills this June with the UK TV premiere of Livid, the highly-rated and unusually twisted gothic nightmare from ‘Inside’ directors Julien Mauray and Alexandre Bustillo. It will be aired on Saturday June 14, 10.50pm. This really is one to watch.

Lucie (Chloe Coulloud) is facing her first day as a trainee in-house caregiver. She visits Mrs Jessel (Beatrice Dalle), an old woman who lies in a cerebral coma in her large desolate house. Chloe discovers that the disabled former dance teacher supposedly has a treasure hidden somewhere in her foreboding home, Lucy and her friends, William and Ben, decide to search the creepy mansion in the hope of finding it. But their hunt will lead them into a horrifying supernatural series of events that will unlock a dark secret of unspeakable horror.

Horror Channel is also showing the UK TV premiere of the outrageous 2011 zom-com Deadheads.

Thomas J. Churchill's ambitious new zombie/period feature Lazarus: Day of the Living Dead has scored itself some distribution, and we have all of your details right here. Read on for the latest on this zombie-filled opus.

From the Press Release

Writer/director Thomas J. Churchill's (Syfy's Monster Man, Emerging Past) 1957 styled zombie film Lazarus: Day of the Living Dead tells the story of the beginning of the zombie apocalypse and is scheduled for a July 2014 summer release through Origin Releasing.

Established in late 2012, Origin's team of executives have over 100 years of experience in distribution, production and acquisitions for disc distribution, VOD, television and theatrical. “We are very excited to be working with Thomas and his team at Church Hill Productions and look forward to being a part of the distribution of his films,” stated Brian Jaynes, COO at Origin.

"The film will be available everywhere,...

Indie writer and director Thomas J. Churchill tipped us off today that his 1950's period zombie feature Lazarus: Day of the Living Dead has secured July 2014 distribution via Origin Releasing, as well as providing us some exclusive stills from the flick.

"The film will be available everywhere, including but not limited to Redbox and all wholesale stores such as WalMart, BestBuy etc., and will also be available on all major cable and satellite providers for VOD, including Netflix, iTunes etc.," stated Churchill of Lazarus: Day of the Living Dead.

Produced by Churchill and David M. Parks with cinematography by Wolfgang Meyer, Lazarus revolves around the character of George Lazarus (Ray Capuana), an insurance investigator who schedules routine interviews with twelve employees of the Deadly Sin Cigarette Company upon the receipt of a rather suspicious insurance claim. In the process he learns that all twelve had recently been fired...

It's been awhile since we've updated you on Thomas J. Churchill's ambitious new zombie/period feature Lazarus, but all good things come to those who wait, and today we have the exclusive debut of the film's official poster.

Churchill told us that the film is finishing up post-production now, and the producers have begun negotiating with several distributors for a mid-2014 release so stay tuned! In the interim visit the official Lazarus website and "like" Lazarus on Facebook.

Synopsis:

1957 - Hollywood, CA. A telegram arrives at the office of George A. Lazarus (Ray Capuana), an insurance investigator, to investigate a suspicious claim that was just put in by Deadly Sin Cigarette Company. Lazarus begins to schedule routine interviews with the twelve employees that are named on this claim. He learns that they all had just gotten fired for being sick at the job but never makes it back to the office.

Reviewed by Colleen Wanglund, MoreHorror.com

Directed by Todd Freeman

Runtime 4 minutes

Written and directed by Todd Freeman, M is for Marriage (formerly titled Love Sick) is a short film currently in the running for a spot in the upcoming anthology horror film ABCs of Death 2.

Starring Natalie Victoria, Jeffree Newman, and Michael Draper, the film tells the story of a couple attending marriage counselling. The counselor uses a very unusual technique—having his patients visually manifest their pain. The couple is separated for this, but things don't go well for this particular couple.

M is for Marriage is a unique short film that I found to be quite compelling. The acting is well done, especially by Natalie Victoria who expertly conveys the deep hurt and anger she feels toward her husband. It is simply but effectively shot and edited, and the Special Effects are amazing. I think the other...

The competition for the 26th spot on the ABCs of Death 2 horror anthology is in full swing. Several directors have submitted their films for the top spot of being included in the future release of this film. Todd E. Freeman (Cell Count) has thrown his hat in the ring and his film is titled "M is for Marriage." This short film stars Natalie Victoria (Deadheads) and Jeffree Newman. The film is a disturbing one and it is hosted below, in its entirety. The film's story involves bio-transference psychology and an angry patient. This patient is able to transfer some of her hate, for her husband, onto the psychologist and her darker emotions appear as lesions, on the counsellour. The ending is a blood splattering good time. Fans of Todd E. Freeman or of the short film can help this title win the competition. Viewers simply need to click like on...

Kathryn Kilger has been snapped in her role as Dorthea Paymon in the latest character poster from writer/director Anthony Diblasi's ('Dread') new horror 'Paymon'. This third teaser poster follows on from the two previous ones we posted up yesterday featuring her fellow Paymon's Kitty and John Michael played by Sarah Sculco ('Cassadaga') and Joshua Mikel respectively. 'Paymon' also stars Juliana Harkavy, J. Larose, Erica Lea Shelton and Natalie Victoria ('Deadheads'). Check out the new poster below....

Writer/director Anthony Diblasi's ('Dread') new horror project 'Paymon' The King of Hell is currently shooting but that doesn't stop Skyra Entertainment providing us with a couple of early character posters from the production featuring its stars Sarah Sculco ('Cassadaga') and Joshua Mikel. Head below to check out the first new posters courtesy of both Bloody Disgusting and ShockTillYouDrop. Juliana Harkavy, J. Larose, Erica Lea Shelton and the gorgeous Natalie Victoria ('Deadheads') also star....

In his follow up to Emerging Past, director Thomas J. Churchill combines film noir with an impending zombie apocalypse in this new trailer for Lazarus.

Plus here’s a look at the making of the film.

1957 Hollywood CA. A telegram arrives at the office of George Lazarus, an Insurance Investigator to investigate a suspicious claim that was just put in by Deadly Sin Cigarette Company. Lazarus begins to schedule routine interviews with the twelve employees that are named on this claim. He learns that they all had just gotten fired for being sick at the job. …He never makes it back to the office. What seemed to be a normal Fraud Investigation case … may have turned out to be the beginning of the end for the human race.

His fiancée Bethany begins to worry as she realizes that he hasn’t been back at the office since early that morning when she last saw him.

Filmmaker Thomas J. Churchill provided us an exclusive first look at the new trailer, behind-the-scenes video, and stills for his upcoming and ambitious zombie/period feature Lazarus last night, and we think you should have a look at the film's sexy, 1950’s goodness.

Set in 1957 Hollywood, writer/director Churchill’s Lazarus revolves around the character of George Lazarus (Ray Capuana), an insurance investigator who schedules routine interviews with twelve employees of the Deadly Sin Cigarette Company upon receipt of a rather suspicious insurance claim. In the process he learns that all twelve had recently been fired for being sick at the job, and then subsequently and without a trace, he disappears. Two weeks later, with Lazarus now a missing person, his heart-sick fiancée, Bethany Loomis (Natalie Victoria), along with Chip (Kevin Franklin), undertakes the task of finding him. By retracing his steps, she learns that what was initially regarded as...

It seemed rather fitting that we hit the set of writer, director and producer Thomas J. Churchill’s ambitious zombie feature Lazarus on Easter Sunday, and we’re glad we did.

Battling the throngs of Sunday worshippers who’d clogged Los Angeles’ concrete arteries for Hollywood Bowl’s Easter Mass, we made our way to Tarzana, CA, where filmmaker Churchill had set up shop at Waggin’ Tails Lounge, a dog grooming facility owned by his cousin, Kathie Fiorillo. Shooting day twelve of thirteen on the Canon 5D, Churchill was prepping a scene which would feature the re-animation of the dead, and while it may be poised to enter the already bloated sub-genre of independent zombie cinema, readers, do please take note: Lazarus seems to be hell-bent on offering an entirely fresh take.

Set in Hollywood 1957, Lazarus revolves around the character of George Lazarus (Ray Capuana), an insurance investigator who schedules...

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The indie horror film Chemical Peel looks to be a bloody fun ride into the terror filled woods that genre fans will enjoy.

It's low budget, but from the trailer it is obvious that the filmmakers and actors (mostly female cast) turn up the dial and bring something worth looking at.

Produced by 17 Road, Directed by Hank Braxtan, Written by Dan Sinclair. The film stars Natalie Victoria (DeadHeads), Arielle Brachfeld (The Haunting of Whaley House) and co-stars Stephanie Greco (Hansel & Gretel), Lony'e Perrine (The Pack), Leigh Davis (Playback) and Lacy Fisher.

According to the movies official Facebook page, the release date for the film was set for Halloween of 2012.

Since that date has passed, we are not sure what the actual release date is at this time.

You can watch the new Chemical Peel trailer below the synopsis and details.

Synopsis:

“A bachelorette party turns...

Since today is the kick-off of Indie Horror Month, it's only appropriate that we have word of a new indie project that's set to commence filming this Thursday, March 7th. Read on for the casting details, teaser trailer, artwork, and more for Thomas J. Churchill's "pre-apocalyptic" Lazarus.

The film, written and directed by Thomas J. Churchill, co-stars two members of Dread Central's 2012 Horror Starlets charity bowling team: Brooke Lewis (pictured below left; "Ms. Vampy", Slime City Massacre) and Natalie Victoria (pictured below right; DeadHeads). Other horror faces joining the cast include Sarah French and several actors from Churchill's earlier effort, Emerging Past. It's produced by Church Hill Productions with David M. Parks, Eric Stephens, and Thomas J. Churchill.

Synopsis:

It is the year 1957 in Hollywood, CA. A telegram arrives at the office of George Lazarus, an insurance investigator with the assignment to look into a suspicious claim that was...

It seems like a lot of young folk are heading out into the bush only to find terror this week. A night of drinking and story telling turns to tragedy. This time, the characters are a group of women out on a stagette. In Chemical Peel, these friends find themselves caught in a biological hazard, when a train derails nearby. Now, a trailer, which was released late last year, has emerged for the film, along with a movie poster. The reel for Chemical Peel begins lighthearted, but events change quickly. This sororal group must fend off a deadly fog, which threatens their former good times. The film's movie poster also threatens death. A skull looms in this graphic and a strange mist wafts about. Fans of thrillers can preview the exciting trailer for this feature below. Director: Hank Braxtan. Writer: Dan Sinclair. Cast: Natalie Victoria, Arielle Brachfeld, Stephanie Greco, Lacy Fisher,...

Another cool looking flick has officially hit our radar, and that means you should put it at the top of your "Keep An Eye On" list! Get ready for the first art, details, and trailer for Chemical Peel. Dig it!

The film comes to us from 17 Road and director Hank Braxtan. Natalie Victoria, Arielle Brachfeld, Stephanie Greco, Lacy Fisher, Leigh Davis, and Lony’e Perrine all star.

For more information right now check out the official Chemical Peel website, "like" Chemical Peel on Facebook, and follow Chemical Peel on Twitter.

Synopsis

A bachelorette party turns into a nightmare when the women are trapped in their secluded home while the wilderness around them burns.

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Inside, you'll find the trailer for Hank Braxtan's Chemical Peel, an indie horror film starring Natalie Victoria, Arielle Brachfeld, Stephanie Greco, Lacy Fisher, Leigh Davis, Ruben Pla and Lony'e Perrine.

Scripted by Dan Sinclair, the film concerns a bachelorette party that turns into a nightmare when the women are trapped in their secluded home while the wilderness around them burns.

No word yet on a release date, but stay tuned for distribution news as it comes in...

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Dread Central's 2012 Horror Starlets took part in the eighth annual Bowling for Boobies breast cancer charity event and wish to thank those in the horror community and beyond who generously donated to this wonderful cause. Check out some photos from the event!

Culminating on October 21st at Jillian’s Hi-Life at Universal City Walk in Los Angeles, California, with a pink carpet, a night of bowling, and the paparazzi snapping away (see our photo gallery below courtesy of Geza Decsy and Al Ortega), the charity - run by founder Stephanie Lahart of the Busted Foundation - raised over $102,000, with our team (who received awards this year for ‘Most Money Raised’ and ‘Best Team Look’) contributing nearly $25K of that total. As they do each year, the proceeds will directly benefit local Los Angeles women battling breast cancer.

The Horror Starlets were comprised this year of Cerina Vincent (MoniKa, Cabin Fever...

Dread Central hit the sCare Foundation’s 2nd Annual Halloween Benefit on Sunday, October 28, in Los Angeles and brought back some photos, video, and interviews from the genre-heavy red carpet and event. Read on!

Founded by Malek Akkad, producer of the successful Halloween franchise, the sCare (Suspense Community Allocating Relief and Empowerment) Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating the hardships of poverty and homelessness facing today’s youth throughout North America. sCare Foundation’s focus is to provide financial support to existing youth programs throughout North America as well as arranging special sCare Foundation activities for children, such as set visits, movie screenings, celebrity meet-and-greets, and more.

In addition to working with children in need, the sCare Foundation aims to involve more young people in philanthropy and develop their passions and skills to give back to their own communities. Honorary board members include filmmakers John Carpenter and James Wan,...