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Level 33 Entertainment will be giving the supernatural horror film Don’t Look Away a theatrical release in the U.S. and Canada on September 1st – and with that date just a few weeks away, a trailer for the film has arrived online. You can check it out in the embed above.

Written, directed, and produced by the filmmaking duo of Micheal Bafaro and Michael Mitton, Don’t Look Away stars Kelly Bastard in what is said to be the “breakout role” of Frankie, “a young woman being stalked by a dark figure as her loved ones are ruthlessly murdered one by one. The problem? No one believes what she’s seeing.” Here’s the full synopsis: Ever since Frankie laid her eyes on what appears to be a killer mannequin, it shows up everywhere she goes and gruesomely slashes her friends without a trace, until they finally learn its secret… anyone...

Lionsgate will be giving the action film Bullet Proof a theatrical, VOD, and Digtial release this Friday, August 19th – and in anticipation of this release, we’ve gotten our hands on an Exclusive clip from the movie that shows star Vinnie Jones (Snatch) participating in a tense standoff. Check it out in the embed above!

The feature directorial debut of James C. Clayton, who also stars in the movie with Jones, Bullet Proof has the following synopsis:

Vinnie Jones plays Temple, a sadistic mob boss, in this gritty, white-knuckle action ride. After stealing millions in cash from Temple’s drug-dealing hideout, the Thief finds a stowaway in his getaway car – Temple’s pregnant wife, Mia! Desperate to reclaim his cash – and his unborn son – Temple sends out a squad of hit men and bounty hunters to bring in Mia and the Thief. Speed, cleverness, and good aim give the duo a brief advantage,...

Exclusive: Screen icon Sean Young has signed on for a role in the horror film Ouija Witch, which is currently in production. She’s set to star alongside Miley Rose, Jeremy Dean, Cheyenne Phillips, Ryan M. Shaw, LeJon Woods, Rivera Reese, Maggie Wagner and Sean Michael Conway.

The film concerns a young woman who summons an evil witch to get revenge on the men who attacked her. Young will play the mysterious shopkeeper who helps summon the evil spirit.

Ouija Witch is a co-production of Millman Productions, Titan Global Entertainment, Salem House Films and Otsego Media. Robert Michael Ryan is directing from a script by John Doolan, which was based on a story by Ryan and Cuyle Carvin. Ryan, Carvin and Korey Rowe are producing, with Jeff Miller (The Toybox) and Mark L. Lester (director of the original Firestarter) exec producing, and Alysa Blasetti serving as co-producer.

Hey Ami, who should I kill today?

According to Hollywood, technology has been trying to kill us for decades now — whether it’s Hal 9000 or Skynet — but in a new slasher horror film called “Ami,” it’s your smart phone’s A.I. assistant, not unlike the Siri or Alexa currently sitting in your pocket, that does the dirty work.

TheWrap has the exclusive first look trailer for the film, which stars Debs Howard (“iZombie”) as Cassie, a high school student who customizes her new artificial intelligence assistant Ami to have a voice that sounds eerily like her deceased mother. As Cassie’s relationship deepens with Ami, her device starts convincing her to perform heinous acts of violence. Now how’s that for a software update?

Also Read: Ask Your Amazon Alexa to Take You Into 'Westworld' Right Now

“Don’t listen to your phone,” an unlucky boyfriend...

With distribution by IFC Midnight, Travis Zariwny’s Intruder will have a theatrical rollout in New York and a nationwide release on VOD on June 24th. Also: Double Take’s free access to one of their #3 issues for 24 hours only, details on the upcoming appearance of the Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters documentarians at Wizard World Philadelphia, the new video for American Murder Song, the trailer and release information for Ghosthunters, starring Stephen Manley, and details on the new action-thriller slate from XLrator Media and IndustryWorks Studios.

Intruder Release Details: “A young woman’s quiet night in becomes a free-fall into fear in this disturbing home invasion thriller. After she lands her dream job, a young cellist (Louise Linton) settles in for a relaxing few days holed up in her apartment but as a violent storm rages outside, she can’t shake the feeling that someone is watching her every move.

Thanks to VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for June 2016, including "Death Note",  "Juggernaut", "Prison Break" and a whole lot more:  

Feature Film:

Boundaries

Boundaries Pictures Inc.

Exec. Producer(s): Chris Ferguson, Kenneth Burke

May 02/16 - Jun 02/16

Death Note

Dn (Canada) Productions Inc

Exec. Producer(s): Brendan Ferguson

Jun 30/16 - Aug 30/16

Further Adventures Of Max & Banks 2 & 3

Gramercy Film Productions

Producer: Michael Deluca, Erika Mitchell, Dana Brunetti, Marcus Viscidi

Feb 16/16 - Jul 06/16

Hot Street

Hot Street Productions Ltd

Exec. Producer(s): Alex Tkach

Producer: Chris Brough

Co-Producer: Ralph Zondag

May 23/16 - Jun 10/16

Juggernaut

Forlorn Hope Productions Inc.

Exec. Producer(s): Ben Silverman

Producer: Matthew Cervi

May 16/16 - Jun 08/16

Max 2: White House Hero

Max 2 Productions Canada

Producer: Karen Rosefelt, Ken Blancato, Matt Bierman

Line Producer: Kelley Sims

Jun 13/16 - Jul 13/16

Status Update

Status Productions Inc.

Exec. Producer(s): Shawn Williamson, Arielle Boisvert

Jun...

Wrecker was released in theaters and on VOD last November and will be released on DVD this January. Also in this round-up: a look at Neca's new Alien vs. Predator and Alien action figures and release details for Lake Eerie.

Wrecker: "Best friends Emily and Lesley go on a road trip to the desert. When Emily decides to get off the highway and take a “short cut” they become the target of a relentless and psychotic trucker who forces them to play a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Directed By: Micheal Bafaro. Story By: Evan Tylor and Micheal Bafaro. Screenplay By: Micheal Bafaro. Cast: Anna Hutchison and Drea Whitburn."

Distributed by XLrator Media, Wrecker hit theaters, VOD, and iTunes on November 6th. The DVD will be released by XLrator Media on January 5th.

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Neca's Avp and Alien Figures: From Neca: "Our best-selling Alien action figure line continues with new favorites!

Title: Wrecker XLrator Media Director: Micheal Bafaro Writers: Evan Tylor, Micheal Bafaro Cast: Anna Hutchison, Andrea Whitburn Running time: 83 min Rating: Unrated (language, mild violence) Theatrical, VOD and iTUNES Release Date: November 6, 2015 Emily (Anna Hutchison, Cabin in the Woods) and Leslie (Andrea Whitburn) go on a road trip to some party in the desert where there’s promise of “hot guys.” Leslie, the skankier friend is busy drinking and smoking weed, rather than doing her job as shotgun by navigating. They come to a fork in the road where the cliche paved road and scary dirt road are indicated. “Go left,” Leslie says. The more level headed, but [ Read More ]

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*an online screener of this film was provided by XLRator Media. Director: Micheal Bafaro. Writers: Micheal Bafaro and Evan Tylor. Cast: Anna Hutchison and Andrea Whitburn. You can prepare for a lot of car metaphors as Micheal Bafaro's (The Devil's Ground) Wrecker crashes into this review. Full of wheel spinning, Wrecker's plot moves ahead as if in rush hour traffic. This two note script does little to inject any life into the screen. Meanwhile, the film's reality is broken up with the introduction of several faux conflicts. Amoral characters Emily (Anna Hutchison) and Leslie (Andrea Whitburn) cannot outpace an old tow truck, despite driving a modern sports car. Scenes are sped up to create tension. But, Wrecker still offers a lackluster time, in which the viewer's patience is tested and broken; there is not even a single car crash to gawk at, despite the film's title. Emily is the protagonist in the film.

Hey creeps, today’s lil interview is with the die-rector of the new horror on the highway flick Wrecker, Micheal Bafaro! So why not buckle up and join us as we speed along at 666mph in the ol’ Horror Hearse!

Famous Monsters. What inspired you to barrel headlong into Wrecker?

Micheal Bafaro. I’ve had a lifelong love of the open road. I think it’s symbolic of the freedom and adventure that America is suppose to offer, and it’s something that connects with youth across generations. At first you’re surrounded by familiar sights, but as time passes and you get further down the road, you start to find that the familiar is gone and you’re left feeling alone and isolated. I originally got the idea for Wrecker while on a road trip doing research for a different film. I stopped off at a gas station and...

Coming to theaters, VOD, and iTunes tomorrow with the gas pedal to the floor and one eye on the rearview mirror is Wrecker, a new road trip horror film from XLrator Media. For our latest Q&A feature, we caught up with Wrecker co-writer/director Micheal Bafaro.

Thanks for taking the time to converse with us, Micheal. How did you come up with the idea for your latest film, Wrecker?

Micheal Bafaro: I’ve always been inspired by the open road. For me, it’s the ultimate embodiment of freedom, adventure, and optimism. However, it can also be unpredictable as one moves away from familiar surroundings into the unknown. I’ve got an active imagination and I’m always having story ideas pop into my head. Highways themselves are an iconic part of the North American landscape and culture, and I felt that it was time to do a road film of my own.

A clip from Micheal Bafaro's Wrecker reminds us that road rage can be deadly. Also in this round-up: a new trailer for the film Applesauce and a call for entries to the Silver Scream Fest, featuring the 35th anniversary screening of An American Werewolf in London.

Wrecker: "Best friends Emily and Lesley go on a road trip to the desert. When Emily decides to get off the highway and take a “short cut,” they become the target of a relentless and psychotic trucker who forces them to play a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Directed By: Micheal Bafaro. Story By: Evan Tylor and Micheal Bafaro. Screenplay By: Micheal Bafaro. Cast: Anna Hutchison and Drea Whitburn."

Distributed by XLrator Media, Wrecker hits theaters, VOD, and iTunes on November 6th.

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Applesauce: Press Release: "In rising filmmaker Onur Tukel's latest provocative comedy-drama Applesauce, a married man is...

"This is Halloween, this is Halloween, Hallow–"... well, not quite, but these Funko The Nightmare Before Christmas mystery minis can tide you over until the actual day. Also: The Walking Dead #1 variant for Wizard World Con Ft. Lauderdale, release details for Wrecker, and The Haunted World of Claire Wilmenson trailer.

The Nightmare Before Christmas Minis: From Funko: "Our second series of The Nightmare Before Christmas Mystery Minis are coming!

The set includes the elusive Pumpkin King, the lovely Sally, and inhabitants of Halloween Town like Oogie Boogie’s henchman, Lock, Shock, and Barrel!

Each figure has a 1 in 12 rarity! Which figure will you get?! Coming in October!"

Images via Funko:

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The Walking Dead #1: Press Release: "Fort Lauderdale, Fla., September 14, 2015 -- Wizard World, Inc. (Otcbb: Wizd) and Skybound, Robert Kirkman's imprint at Image Comics, today announced that superstar artist Julian Totino Tedesco has drawn the 19th in a...

In 1983, viewers saw the tire-squealing rage of a jealous ’58 Plymouth Fury in John Carpenter’s Christine, based on the Stephen King novel. Three years later, King himself directed Maximum Overdrive, in which everything from pop machines to semi-trucks followed their own deadly agendas. Now XLrator Media is tossing their film reel into the ring of vehicle-centric horror films with Wrecker, due out next summer.

“Los Angeles (November 10, 2014) – XLrator Media has acquired U.S. distribution rights at the American Film Market to the demonic truck horror-thriller Wrecker from IndustryWorks Pictures, which is currently in post-production. XLrator Media will release the film in Summer 2015 on its acclaimed “MacAbre” genre label. IndustryWorks Pictures will release the film in Canada and is selling the international rights at Afm.

XLrator Media and IndustryWorks Pictures recently collaborated on the award-winning horror film and cult classic American Mary, which was produced by IndustryWorks Pictures and released in the U.

The distributor has struck a deal at the Afm with IndustryWorks Pictures for Us rights to the truck horror thriller.

Wrecker is in post and XLrator plans a summer 2015 release through its Macabre label. The company collaborated with IndustryWorks Pictures on American Mary.

IndustryWorks will distribute directly in Canada and holds international sales rights.

Anna Hutchison and Drea Whitburn star in Michael Bafaro’s film about two girls on a road trip who encounter a sadistic trucker. Evan Tylor, John Curtis and Don Knodel produced.

Caterina Scrivano and John Curtis brokered the deal for Tylor and IndustryWorks Pictures with Barry Gordon and Mike Radiloff for XLrator Media.

IGN scored the second clip from American Mary (review), and we have it for you right here. As with the first, the clip is introduced by the ever-so-sexy Soska sisters. Check it out!

From the Press Release:

XLrator Media has acquired all U.S. rights to the horror sensation American Mary, written and directed by Jen and Sylvia Soska (Dead Hooker in a Trunk). The female-centric surgical horror-thriller will be released on XLrator Media’s newly announced Screamfest label in the fall of 2013.

“American Mary is one of the most original, thought-provoking and subversive horror films I’ve ever seen. It has riveted audiences at horror festivals and marks the emergence of the ‘Twisted Twins’ as the most exciting genre directors to come along in years,” said XLrator Media CEO Barry Gordon.

American Mary played to highly enthusiastic audiences at La’s Screamfest Horror Film Festival in October, where it won five awards,...

Total Film scored an exclusive clip from American Mary (review), and through the Internet voodoo known as the embed code, we have it for you right here. The clip is introduced by the ever-so-sexy Soska sisters along with one of their stars, Tristan Risk. That's a lot of eye candy!

From the Press Release:

XLrator Media has acquired all U.S. rights to the horror sensation American Mary, written and directed by Jen and Sylvia Soska (Dead Hooker in a Trunk). The female-centric surgical horror-thriller will be released on XLrator Media’s newly announced Screamfest label in the fall of 2013.

“American Mary is one of the most original, thought-provoking and subversive horror films I’ve ever seen. It has riveted audiences at horror festivals and marks the emergence of the ‘Twisted Twins’ as the most exciting genre directors to come along in years,” said XLrator Media CEO Barry Gordon.

American Mary...

American Mary is hitting UK cinemas in select markets on January 11, 2013, and it lands on UK Blu-ray/DVD shortly thereafter on January 21. To celebrate her arrival across the pond, we have a new quad one-sheet and a gaggle of eye candy. Dig it!

Written and directed by the Soska Sisters, American Mary stars Katharine Isabelle, Antonio Cupo, Tristan Risk, David Lovgren, Paula Lindberg, Clay St. Thomas, John Emmet Tracy, and Twan Holliday. It was produced by IndustryWorks Pictures, Evan Tylor and John Curtis.

Synopsis

This metaphor for the Soskas' own journey through the independent film industry follows medical student Mary Mason (Isabelle) as she becomes increasingly broke and disenchanted. The allure of easy money sends Mary into the twilight world of body modification and underground surgeries where obsessed flesh artists will pay anything and go through any pain to get their unusual procedures done. But Mary soon finds that her...

American Mary is hitting UK cinemas in select markets on January 11, 2013, and the official UK trailer has hit the Net. Check it out right here! If you're not located in one of the "key cities," don't worry; it lands on UK Blu-ray/DVD shortly thereafter on January 21.

Written and directed by the Soska Sisters, American Mary stars Katharine Isabelle, Antonio Cupo, Tristan Risk, David Lovgren, Paula Lindberg, Clay St. Thomas, John Emmet Tracy, and Twan Holliday. It was produced by IndustryWorks Pictures, Evan Tylor and John Curtis.

Synopsis

This metaphor for the Soskas' own journey through the independent film industry follows medical student Mary Mason (Isabelle) as she becomes increasingly broke and disenchanted. The allure of easy money sends Mary into the twilight world of body modification and underground surgeries where obsessed flesh artists will pay anything and go through any pain to get their unusual procedures done. But Mary...

You would think that a movie called American Mary (review) would have found distro in America a lot sooner, but no. Well! That wrong has been righted.

From the Press Release:

XLrator Media has acquired all U.S. rights to the horror sensation American Mary, written and directed by Jen and Sylvia Soska (Dead Hooker in a Trunk). The female-centric surgical horror-thriller will be released on XLrator Media’s newly announced Screamfest label in the fall of 2013.

“American Mary is one of the most original, thought-provoking and subversive horror films I’ve ever seen. It has riveted audiences at horror festivals and marks the emergence of the ‘Twisted Twins’ as the most exciting genre directors to come along in years,” said XLrator Media CEO Barry Gordon.

American Mary played to highly enthusiastic audiences at La’s Screamfest Horror Film Festival in October, where it won five awards, including Best Film,...

We’ve been waiting to hear about Us release plans for American Mary and it hast just been announced that the film has been acquired for Us distribution:

“Los Angeles (Dec. 5, 2012) – XLrator Media has acquired all U.S. rights to the horror sensation, American Mary, written and directed by Jen and Sylvia Soska (Dead Hooker in a Trunk). The female-centric surgical horror-thriller will be released on XLrator Media’s newly announced Screamfest label in Fall 2013. American Mary follows the story of medical student Mary Mason (played by Katharine Isabelle of the Ginger Snaps franchise) as she grows increasingly broke and disenchanted with medical school and the surgeons she once admired. The allure of easy money and notoriety send Mary into the shady world of underground surgery and body modification. The film co-stars Antonio Cupo (“Bomb Girls”), Tristan Risk, David Lovgren and Paula Lindberg. American Mary was produced by IndustryWorks Pictures,...

Each May, the French Riviera becomes a haven for sin, cinema and movie stars as the international film industry floods the South of France for le Festival de Cannes, better known stateside as the Cannes Film Festival, probably the most esteemed film fest in the world. But Cannes isn't just a juried competition. It's also a place where business is done.

Producers and studio executives attend Cannes every year, hoping to get a glimpse of the next big thing. And up-and-coming filmmakers attend, hoping to be that thing. This year, up-and-coming filmmakers Jen and Sylvia Soska are sending advance notice that their next film, American Mary, is the very thing those execs are seeking.

Recently, I got in touch with Jen Soska to get the scoop on exactly what's going on with their Mary's European vacation.

"American Mary is soon to be off to the South of France with co-producer Evan Tylor and IndustryWorks Pictures,...