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Arcadian Trailer: Nicolas Cage Dystopian Film Debuts At SXSW
A nightmarish battle ensues that forces the family to execute a desperate plan to survive. Credit RLJE Films Here is director Benjamin Brewer on what drew him to Arcadian: "Originally, I was going to direct this film with my brother, Alex, but prior commitments made that tough, so it became my first solo directing venture in a[...]
It's A Wonderful Knife Trailer Promises Holiday Horrors This Season
Image courtesy of RLJE Films & Shudder Jane Widdop's Journey into Holiday Horror in "It's a Wonderful Knife" Bleeding Cool: What intrigues you about 'It's a Wonderful Knife' aside from being a good pun for a title? Widdop: [Laughs] Well, the name drew me in first, as you said Also, I'm a massive fan of Michael Kennedy and[...]
It’s a Wonderful Knife Director & Writer on Twisting Holiday Classic
Image courtesy of RLJE Films & Shudder Taking a Stab at Holiday Horror in 'It's a Wonderful Knife" Bleeding Cool: Michael, what's the inspiration behind 'It's a Wonderful Knife?' Kennedy: I always wanted to make a Christmas horror movie in the slasher genre, and I loved 'It's a Wonderful Life.' (1946) It was my dad's favorite movie, and[...]
Suitable Flesh Cast, Dir on Capturing Psychology on Lovecraft Thriller
He takes his talents to the AMP, RLJE Films, and Shudder's Suitable Flesh, an adaptation of H.P Lovecraft's The Thing on the Doorstep by Dennis Paoli, the scribe behind Re-Animator (1985), Masters of Horror, From Beyond (1986) and Body Snatchers (1993) The film follows psychiatrist Dr Elizabeth Derby (Heather Graham), who is obsessed with helping[...]
Suitable Flesh Cast, Dir on Capturing Psychology on Lovecraft Thriller
Lovecraft's The Thing on the Doorstep along with writing partner Dennis Paoli into RLJE Films & Shudder's Suitable Flesh The film follows psychiatrist Dr Elizabeth Derby (Heather Graham), who is obsessed with helping a young patient (Judah Lewis) suffering from an extreme personality disorder But it leads her into dark occult danger as she tries[...]
Suitable Flesh Cast, Dir on Capturing Psychology on Lovecraft Thriller
Director Joe Lynch, along with writer Dennis Paoli, adapted his The Thing on the Doorstep into RLJE Films & Shudder's Suitable Flesh The film follows psychiatrist Dr Elizabeth Derby (Heather Graham), who is obsessed with helping a young patient (Judah Lewis) suffering from an extreme personality disorder But it leads her into dark occult danger[...]
Sympathy for the Devil: Dir Yuval Adler on Cage-Kinnaman Thriller
In RLJE Films' Sympathy for the Devil follows a driver (Kinnaman) who's forced to drive a mysterious passenger (Cage) at gunpoint, and he finds himself in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse where it becomes clear that not everything is at it seems The Secrets We Keep director spoke with Bleeding Cool about working[...]
The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster Director on Film Debut & Casting
Coleman spoke to Bleeding Cool about his latest indie horror film in RLJE Films & Shudder's The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster, working with director Bomani J Story and costars Laya DeLeon Hayes and Denzel Whitaker The Frankenstein-inspired film follows Vicaria (Hayes), a brilliant teenager who believes death is a disease that can be[...]
Giveaway: Win A Blu-Ray Copy Of The Film V/H/S/99
RLJE Films has given us a couple of copies of the film before it comes out on May 25th, so this is your chance to snag it for free What do you need to do to win this? In order for a chance to win it, all you're required to do is two things on[...]
The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster Director on Film Debut & Casting
Despite the goodwill he's developed over the years, he still struggled to sell his Frankenstein-inspired indie horror film in RLJE Films' The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster to a studio that would trust him in the directing chair given how green he was with his only experience in three shorts starting with 2012's Hollow[...]
Children Of The Corn, Yes Another, Releasing In March From RJLE Films
Put this series out of its misery already. Credit RLJE Films Children Of The Corn Is Not Worth Your Time Eden (Kate Moyer) is an orphan playing in the yard of her group home when she sees her sibling emerge from the neighboring cornfield and start murdering adults Eden is frozen in fear, and the authorities subdue her[...]
Christmas Bloody Christmas
RLJE Films has given us a couple of copies of the film, so this is your chance to snag it for free What do you need to do to win this? In order for a chance to win it, all you're required to do is two things on Twitter All you have to do is[...]
Children Of The Corn, Yes Another, Releasing In March From RJLE Films
Children of the Corn is giving Hellraiser a run for its money in franchise entries, and this March, RLJE Films will release the eleventh installment of the franchise into theaters, on demand, and digital Starring Elena Kampouris (Before I Fall), Kate Moyer (Station Eleven), Callan Mulvey (The Gray Man), and Bruce Spence (The Road Warrior),[...]
Christmas Bloody Christmas Dir Joe Begos Breaks Down Holiday Slasher
Image courtesy of RLJE Films & Shudder How 'Christmas Bloody Christmas' Takes a "Fresh Spin" on Holiday Genre Bleeding Cool: What intrigued you about 'Christmas Bloody Christmas?' Delich: The fact that on the page, it read differently from the typical horror film The first half of the movie somehow has this buddy romance comedy sort of feel to[...]
Christmas Bloody Christmas Dir Joe Begos Breaks Down Holiday Slasher
Image courtesy of RLJE Films & Shudder Playing Against Type in 'Christmas Bloody Christmas' Bleeding Cool: What intrigued you about 'Christmas Bloody Christmas?' Dandy: A couple of things: it's shot on 18-millimeter film was incredible, and I'd be getting to work every day with an animatronic Santa robot Those are two big factors, along with working with Joe[...]
Christmas Bloody Christmas Dir Joe Begos Breaks Down Holiday Slasher
Begos spoke to Bleeding Cool about how the RLJE Films & Shudder film, why Christmas became a fertile ground for horror, his favorite films of the genre, casting, and how the movie compares to his previous work. Abraham Benrubi in "Christmas Bloody Christmas" (2022) Image courtesy of RLJE Films & Shudder Bringing 'Christmas Bloody Christmas' to Life Bleeding[...]
Taurus Star Maddie Hasson Talks Improv & Colson Baker’s Performance
Image courtesy of RLJE Films How Sutton and Baker Became the Heart of 'Taurus' Bleeding Cool: What intrigued you about 'Taurus?' Hasson: I loved Tim as a director He's brilliant, and after meeting with him and talking to him, I wanted to be his best bud Tim was the main draw I also wanted a job, and[...]
Christmas with the Campbells Director on Balance in Raunchy Comedy
When Clare Niederpruem heard about AMC+ and RLJE Films' Christmas with the Campbells, she couldn't pass up the rare opportunity to do a raunchy Christmas comedy As someone familiar with directing atypical heartwarming Christmas films, this was a welcome change The film follows Jess (Brittany Snow), who gets dumped by her boyfriend right before Christmas,[...]
The Friendship Game: Dir Scooter Corkle on Cosmic Horror Inspiration
When Scooter Corkle decided to take on RLJE Films' The Friendship Game, he wanted to take on the thematic and psychological challenge the horror film presented It follows a group of teens as they encounter a strange object that tests their loyalties to each other and has increasingly destructive consequences the deeper they go into[...]
The Friendship Game: Brendan Meyer on Cosmic Horror & New Connections
His latest is RLJE Films' The Friendship Game, which follows a group of teens as they come across a strange object that tests their loyalties to each other and has increasingly destructive consequences the deeper into the game they go The actor spoke to Bleeding Cool about signing on, working with director Scooter Corkle, bonding[...]
Slash/Back: Director & Stars Break Down Action Sci-Fi Alien Thriller
Image courtesy of RLJE Films & Shudder Bleeding Cool: Nyla, what was the inspiration behind 'Slack/Back?' Innuksuk: I grew up loving the kids of adventure movies like 'E.T.' and 'The Goonies.' Those were big inspirations, and as a teenager, I loved horror and sci-fi When I had a chance to make my first feature, it was exciting[...]
Old Man Star Stephen Lang on Thriller’s Symbolism, Marc Senter & More
Lucky McKee made the most of the small sandbox he had in RLJE Films' Old Man, which follows the story of a lost hiker, Joe, played by Marc Senter (The Free Fall), who stumbles upon an erratic old man, played by Stephen Lang (Avatar, Don't Breathe) living in the woods never imagining the nightmare that[...]
Old Man Star Stephen Lang on Thriller’s Symbolism, Marc Senter & More
His latest project is RLJE Films' Old Man, which focuses on a lost hiker, Joe (Marc Senter), who stumbles upon an erratic old man (Lang) living in the woods, never imagining the nightmare that awaits Lang spoke to Bleeding Cool about working with director Lucky McKee, Senter, and how Allen Ginsberg served as an inspiration. Stephen[...]
Giveaway: Win A Copy Of This Is Gwar On DVD/Blu-Ray
RLJE Films has provided us with two Blu-ray copies and one DVD copy of the film to giveaway, which will be released on October 25th, 2022 So this is your chance to snag it for free What do you need to do to win this? In order for a chance to win it, all you're[...]
Old Man Star Marc Senter on His Dynamic with Stephen Lang in Thriller
When the actor heard about Lucky McKee's Old Man for RLJE Films and knowing who was involved, he knew he had to take that opportunity The story follows a lost hiker Jake (Senter), who stumbles upon an erratic old man (Stephen Lang) living in the woods and not imagining the nightmare that awaited him Senter[...]
Section 8 Star Ryan Kwanten on Playing Against Type & Dolph Lundgren
Sesma spoke to Bleeding Cool about his latest in AMC+ and RLJE Films' Section 8, which follows Jake (Ryan Kwanten), a former soldier serving a life sentence after avenging the murder of his wife and child He's given a shot at freedom when a shadow government agency recruits him for an off-the-books assignment, and he[...]
Section 8 Star Ryan Kwanten on Playing Against Type & Dolph Lundgren
His latest one is an action star in AMC+ and RLJE Films' Section 8, where he plays Jake Atherton, a former soldier who is serving a life sentence for avenging the murder of his wife and child He's given a shot at freedom when a shadow government agency recruits him for an off-the-books assignment, and[...]
Don't Breathe 2 trailer Debuts, FIlm Opens Only In Theaters Aug. 13th
RLJE Films has purchased the rights to release the film and will do so on October 14th The premise is pretty much the same as the two Don't Breathe films Lang already starred in, except this time, the old man lives in the woods and is not blind The film will release in theaters, on[...]
Giveaway: Win A Blu-Ray Copy Of Murder At Yellowstone City
RLJE Films has provided us with a couple of copies of the film to give away, which will be released on August 23th, 2022, so this is your chance to snag a copy ahead of time What do you need to do to win this? In order for a chance to win, it just requires[...]
Giveaway: Win A Blu-Ray Copy Of White Elephant
RLJE Films has provided us with a couple of copies of the film to give away, which was released back on August 2nd, 2022, so this is your chance to snag it in case you haven't already What do you need to do to win this? In order for a chance to win, it just[...]