The Emerging Past (2011) - Premiere in NYC 5/1

 

In the tradition of Hitchcock ...comes a new psychological thriller from the producers of Lazarus: Apocalypse THE EMERGING PAST Director's Cut.

LOS ANGELES: Writer/Director and former Queens New York resident Thomas J. Churchill readies to unleash his film The Emerging Past. Churchill is very proud to finally unleash his true vision to all horror fans, “Call it a Director's Cut...call it a Recut...I call it pure horror, the way the film was meant to be. Horror fans should prepare for a movie along the lines of “The Exorcist” meets “The Shining.” 

Church Hill Productions/Apothecary Entertainment, the company behind the upcoming retro zombie film LAZARUS APOCALYPSE, will WORLD PREMIERE at The New York City International Film Festival May 1st at the prestigious Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003 / (212) 505-5181. Tickets can be purchased on the NYCIFF website http://www.nyciff.com/the-merging-past-2015 or at the door.

The Emerging Past will include a brand new story arc, never before seen footage, and a new style that gives the film a more thrilling and compelling vibe. It’s darker, edgier, scarier than the original and most of all a true horror film. Insiders are stating “It looks like a Blumhouse studio film.” The film will also carry a haunting score by Jon Brummer (Lazarus Apocalypse) in the tradition of classic Hollywood films.

The soundtrack is sure to please music lovers with all new songs from recording artists "Sugar" Parks and The Massacre and Mike Pacheco of the MP Project (who will also be opening up for Quiet Riot on May 3 in New York). The soundtrack will be distributed by Apothecary Entertainment later this year.

A previous festival/preview version had a small release as a fan favorite at conventions and festivals. It won 6 awards as it played the circuit racking up two Best Pictures, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Song, and Best Trailer awards. But Churchill was never satisfied with that version. Taking a cue from George Lucas, Churchill insists “That version is now a collector’s item; never to be released again...ever.”

The star of the film, Krista Grotte, along with cast members Edward X Young, Mike Marino, Ray Capuana, Steve Dash, and writer/director Thomas J. Churchill will all attend the premiere. An event is also being planned for the West Coast before the Fall release of the film.

Synopsis: When you can't see the future you need to live for the past. Murder and mayhem surround Queens New York Tribune photographer, Pamela Garret (played by Krista Grotte, Lazarus Apocalypse, Hershel Gordon Lewis' The Uh-Oh Show, Brainjacked) after she is discovered taking a life altering picture of a sacrifice ritual. Her world suddenly becomes a jigsaw puzzle as she quickly needs to solve it and find somewhere safe to hide before her emerging past catches up with her. With no where to go, she turns to her coworker Dylan (played by Brooke McCarter, The Lost Boys, Trashin, The Uh-Oh Show) for help. As stress levels rise in her search for the truth her coworker spins the game into another level as he reveals just who he really is. As she soon realizes that the past is never where you left it...

The film was shot throughout Churchill's former Queens neighborhoods of Ridgewood, Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village and Levittown, New York. His former parish Saint Matthias also has a featured role in this thriller.

This film also stars horror icon Stephen Geoffreys (Lazarus Apocalypse, Fright Night, 976-Evil, Heaven Help Us, At Close Range), Steve Dash (Friday the 13th Part 2, Nighthawks, Alone in the Dark), Edward X. Young (Sea of Dust, The Green Monster) Tony Moran (John Carpenter's Halloween, BEG), Mike Marino (Sleepless Nights, Lazarus Apocalypse) and Ray Capuana (Lazarus Apocalypse).

ORIGIN RELEASING Chocolate Bunny Church Hill Productions/Apothecary Entertainment presents a Thomas J. Churchill film Krista Grotte Brooke McCarter Edward X. Young "The Emerging Past" Steve Dash Ray Capuana Mike Marino and Stephen Geoffreys with special appearance by Tony Moran 

Original Score by Jon Brunner Original Songs by Marisa Sugar Parks & Michael Pacheco Special FX by Edward X. Young Director of Photography Jack Schaefer Edited By David M. Parks & Thomas J. Churchill Produced by David M. Parks, David Lee Madison & Thomas J. Churchill Executive Produced By Paul Weinroth & Lorie Weinroth Written & Directed by Thomas J. Churchill

Fans of Churchill can see him playing the very creepy "Beelzebub" in the upcoming Lazarus Apocalypse, and a Japanese mob boss in the upcoming Samurai Cop 2. Lazarus Apocalypse and The Emerging Past were produced by his business partner David M. Parks are both being released on DVD and Blu-Ray through ORIGIN RELEASING.

Wayward Pines (TV) - Meet Nurse Pam And Kate

The mini-series premieres on 14 May.

A Secret Service agent goes to Wayward Pines, Idaho, in search of two federal agents who have gone missing in the bucolic town. He soon learns that he may never get out of Wayward Pines alive.

Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) and Fox International Channels present the 10-episode, intense psychological thriller “WAYWARD PINES.” The highly anticipated event series, based on a best-selling novel and brought to life by suspenseful storyteller M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Signs) and executive-produced by Shyamalan, Donald De Line, Chad Hodge, and Ashwin Rajan, will premiere Thursday, May 14 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), on FOX, while also debuting simultaneously in more than 125 countries across Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, and Latin America. The global “WAYWARD PINES” debut will be the world’s largest day-and-date launch for a scripted series ever.

The series stars Academy Award nominee Matt Dillon (Crash) as a Secret Service agent on a mission to find two missing federal agents in the bucolic town of Wayward Pines, ID. In addition to Dillon, the stellar cast includes Academy and Emmy Award winner Melissa Leo (The Fighter), Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard (Crash, Hustle & Flow), Carla Gugino (“Entourage”), Shannyn Sossamon (“How to Make It in America”), Toby Jones (Infamous, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Reed Diamond (“24,” Much Ado About Nothing), Tim Griffin (“Prime Suspect”), Charlie Tahan (Charlie St. Cloud), and Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Juliette Lewis (Cape Fear).

“WAYWARD PINES” is a production of FX Productions. The series was developed for television by Hodge (“The Playboy Club,” “Runaway”) and executive-produced by De Line (Green Lantern, The Italian Job), Rajan (Devil), Hodge, and Shyamalan. Hodge wrote and Shyamalan directed the premiere episode. “Like” “WAYWARD PINES” on Facebook at facebook.com/WaywardPines. Follow the series on Twitter at @WaywardPinesFOX and join the discussion using #waywardpines. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @Wayward Pines.

Tomorrowland (2015) - Trailer #3

The film hits theaters on 22 May.

From Disney comes two-time Oscar® winner Brad Bird’s “Tomorrowland,” a riveting mystery adventure starring Academy Award® winner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland.” What they must do there changes the world—and them—forever.

Featuring a screenplay by “Lost” writer and co-creator Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird, from a story by Lindelof & Bird & Jeff Jensen, “Tomorrowland” promises to take audiences on a thrill ride of nonstop adventures through new dimensions that have only been dreamed of.

The film also stars Hugh Laurie as brilliant scientist David Nix, Raffey Cassidy, Tim McGraw, Judy Greer, Kathryn Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key and Thomas Robinson.

“Tomorrowland” is produced by Damon Lindelof, Brad Bird and Jeffrey Chernov and directed by Brad Bird, with John Walker, Brigham Taylor, Jeff Jensen and Bernard Bellew serving as executive producers.

 

Tomorrowland (2015) - Trailer

The film hits theaters on 22 May.

Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory.

Ten (2014) - BrinkVision Releases The Horror/Mystery On VOD & Limited Edition DVD!

TEN

No One is Who They Seem. Not Even You.

BrinkVision releases the critically acclamied perfect retro murder mystery TEN on VOD and Limited Edition DVD April 21st. Ten stars an all female cast, and is directed by the brilliant filmmaking team Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein. Ten has been called by critics entertaining, intellectual, and bold. What do an actress, a religious zealot, a renegade, a coed, a model, a singer, a medium, a real-estate investor, a historian, and a doctor have in common? None of them is who they seem. Yet, the fate of the entire world may rest in their hands. 

Synopsis:

Ten women find themselves in a vacant mansion on Spektor Island in December, 1972. Each believes she's traveled to the house on business, but they all agree that something seems strange. For one thing, the entire house is full of pictures and statues of pigs. The women all come from drastically different walks of life. None of them would have chosen to spend the night together in such an eerie place, but the last ferry for the mainland has just left, and a terrible storm is rolling in. Trying to make the best of an unpleasant situation, they raid the mansion's wine cellar and throw a party. As the night creeps on, however, it becomes clear that someone--or something--has lied to get them in the house. It's not long before someone mentions that Spektor Island is supposed to be haunted. Of course, no one in the house believes in ghosts. At least, not until the first murder. What do an actress, a religious zealot, a renegade, a coed, a model, a singer, a medium, a real-estate investor, a historian, and a doctor have in common? None of them is who they seem. Yet, the fate of the entire world may rest in their hands.


***Official Selection of Boston Underground Film Festival***

***Official Selection of Fright Night Film Festival***

***Official Selection of TerrorCon Film Festival***

Retail Links:
http://www.amazon.com/Ten-Jade-Sylvan/dp/B00RZXWUIA

Exclusive Signed Book Ten with DVD (Limited to 50 copies):
http://www.brinkvision.com/shop/product/1423690/

A Cry From Within (2014) - Release Announced

Starring Deborah Twiss, Eric Roberts and Cathy Moriarty

Breaking Glass Pictures is releasing the horror thriller A Cry From Within on DVD and VOD on March 17, 2015. Based on true events, A Cry From Within recounts writer/director Debroah Twiss' terrifying supernatural experience. Along with Deborah Twiss (Kickass), A Cry From Within stars Academy Award Nominee Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight, Inherent Vice), Cathy Moriarty (Raging Bull, Casper), and James McCaffrey ("Rescue Me").

After a devastating miscarriage, a family trades their city lifestyle for a quiet life in the country. Jonathan (Eric Roberts), Cecile (Deborah Twiss) and their two children Ariel and Morgan settle into a rental home in Long Island that was vacated by a woman and her elderly mother. The family soon finds themselves at the mercy of a terrifying and violent manifestation that Ariel identifies as a young boy named Sebastien. In fear for their family, Jonathan and Cecile must unlock the secret that binds Sebastien's torment with the former occupants and the local priest.

DVD Special Features will include cast interviews and deleted scenes. A Cry From Within will be available on the following VOD platforms: iTunes, All Cable Providers, Amazon Instant, Blockbuster, Google Play, Xbox, Playstation.

The Dark Place () - Exclusive Vimeo On Demand Release

GAY THRILLER THE DARK PLACE EXCLUSIVELY ON VIMEO ON DEMAND

"Mysterious, suspenseful and darkly humorous." - Pop Culture Beast

Breaking Glass Pictures will be releasing the gay mystery-thriller The Dark Place exclusively on Vimeo on Demand starting November 10, 2014. Written and directed by Jody Wheeler, The Dark Place follows a flawed hero with an incredible gift, a witty and sexy sidekick, and a deadly mystery. The Dark Place stars Blaise Embry, Timo Descamps, and Sean Paul Lockhart (adult film star Brent Corrigan).

Long estranged from his widowed mother, Keegan Dark (Embry) is blessed with the uncanny ability to remember this life in videographic detail. Returning home with his boyfriend to make amends with his mother, he's shocked to discover she remarried. His family now includes a step-father and step-brother - and Keegan quickly surmises they are up to no good.

His investigation into their past is derailed when his mother drops into a coma, his boyfriend seemingly leaves him and the town's sheriff targets him as the most likely culprit. With allies scarce and time running out, Keegan must fight - and use his remarkable mind -- to unravel the secrets that threaten to destroy him.

The Backlot called the film "Refreshing... a real thriller with a beautiful setting, gorgeous actors with complicated relationships." The Dark Place will also be released on DVD December 2, 2014.

The House At The End Of Time (2013) - Coming To VOD And DVD

The film, from Venezuela, will be available start 11 November.

Thirty years ago, young mother Dulce (Ruddy Rodriguez, The Living Daylights) was accused of murdering her husband and two children in their home. Despite her pleas that a malevolent force in the house was responsible for the killings, Dulce was sentenced to the maximum penalty of imprisonment. Now, as part of her sentence, Dulce is sent back to her old home and the scene of the crime under house arrest, where she’s forced to confront the horrifying memory of what happened there. But this time around she’s determined to unravel the mystery that has haunted her so for long, and with the help of a local priest, give both her loved ones and her own spirits their much-needed peace. Filled with suspense from beginning to end, The House at the End of Time is a gripping thriller about the demons that follow us and the power we have to vanquish them.

The Dark Place (2014) - Release Announced

Breaking Glass Pictures will be releasing the gay thriller THE DARK PLACE on DVD and VOD (Vimeo) on December 2, 2014. Written and directed by Jody Wheeler, The Dark Place takes us into new territory - mystery and suspense - in a thrill ride of a film that includes betrayal, hope, greed and love. The Dark Place stars Blaise Godbe Lipman, Timo Descamps, and Sean Paul Lockhart.

Keegan Dark (Lipman) returns to the the heart of California's wine valley to make peace with his long-estranged family. Instead, he finds a harrowing mystery that endangers his life and those he loves.

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) - An Updated Trailer

It's coming back to theaters on 28 November in the UK. Book tickets here, and get more information on the re-release here.

Humanity finds a mysterious, obviously artificial, object buried beneath the Lunar surface and, with the intelligent computer H.A.L. 9000, sets off on a quest.

Before I Go To Sleep (2014) - New Trailer

The film hits theaters on 31 October.

A woman wakes up every day, remembering nothing as a result of a traumatic accident in her past. One day, new terrifying truths emerge that force her to question everyone around her.

Interstellar (2014) - Trailer

The film hits theaters on 07 November.

A group of explorers make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.

The Pact II (2014) - Mirror Scare

The film has a limited theatrical run starting 10 October.

A woman who is plagued by nightmares involving a serial killer learns her dreams have a horrifying connection to the real world.

Blood Was Everywhere (2011) - Watch It Online For Free

Before you watch it you can go and listen to our review in episode 179.

From the press release:
Blood Was Everywhere is now available to stream for free on Vimeo and YouTube. Simply search "#bwe4free" on either site to watch the independent horror film.

Vimeo streaming link: http://vimeo.com/105313694

YouTube streaming link: http://youtu.be/hyirW8wSyzA

The online premiere represents a brand-new director's cut of the film, including an all-new opening sequence and a blood-curdling alternate ending.

"We are artists and thinkers, not really business folk," writer-director Jason Torrey elaborates. "We wanted to make a kick ass, original slasher movie, the kind we would like to watch ourselves. For us, it's just about giving people the opportunity to see it. What better way than through free services like Vimeo and YouTube?"

In Blood Was Everywhere, a killer wreaks havoc on the lives of average people in a small Massachusetts town. Inspired by the classic slashers of the late ’70s and early ’80s, the film offers a chilling concoction of horror, thriller, mystery and character study.

Blood Was Everywhere's cast includes Paul Kratka (Friday the 13th Part III), Larry Holden (Batman Begins), Vanessa Leigh (Almost Human), Sean Sullivan (Murder University) and a number of upcoming actors, including Ashley Arnold, Kimberly Simone, Phil Ristaino, John Westcott and Dita Prenn.

The Maze Runner (2014) - 5 Character Posters

The film hits theaters on 19 September.

Thomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they're all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces with fellow "runners" for a shot at escape. 

Before I Go To Sleep (2014) - Clip #3

The film hits theaters on 31 October.

A woman wakes up every day, remembering nothing as a result of a traumatic accident in her past. One day, new terrifying truths emerge that force her to question everyone around her.

Before I Go To Sleep (2014) - Two Clips

The film hits theaters on 31 October.

A woman wakes up every day, remembering nothing as a result of a traumatic accident in her past. One day, new terrifying truths emerge that force her to question everyone around her.

Soulmate (2013) - UK Trailer

The film is now available on home video in the UK.

Widowed Audrey retreats to an isolated Welsh cabin after a failed suicide attempt, to recuperate. Still haunted by the tragic death of her husband and struggling with her psychosis, she begins to hear strange noises.

Willow Creek (2013) - Release Announced

MPI Media Group and Dark Sky Films have announced the Blu-ray release of writer/director Bobcat Goldthwait's Willow Creek, starring Bryce Johnson and Alexie Gilmore as a young couple who find themselves face to face with a terrifying evil when they venture into the heart of Bigfoot country. The tension-packed horror film arrives on Blu-ray on September 9th.

Synopsis: Looking to make a splash with his research videos into the existence of Bigfoot, Jim (Bryce Johnson, Pretty Little Liars) and his skeptical girlfriend Kelly (Alexie Gilmore, Labor Day, God Bless America) take a camping trip to the mountains surrounding Willow Creek, California, a small town where famous footage of the legendary Sasquatch was filmed decades earlier. Jim believes Bigfoot exists and is intent on finding the very spot where the huge, hairy, man-like creature supposedly strode. But before long, Jim and Kelly are lost in the woods and discover that someone - or something - is stalking them. With each passing night bringing unknowable danger, the two must use all of their cunning to try to make it out of the forest alive.

Writer-director Bobcat Goldthwait takes a radical departure from his recent string of black comedies to create a film that shows there are still surprises and shocks to be had in the found-footage genre pioneered by The Blair Witch Project.

Brian Orndorf of Blu-ray.com said, "It's smaller in scope and horror ambition, which automatically makes it more enjoyable than most of its brethren, creating a mix of local color and camping disaster that's basic but frightfully effective." (Full review here.) In her review in The New York Times, Jeannette Catsoulis pointed out Goldthwait "engineers a static, almost wordless 19-minute shot inside a tent that generates more tension than many horror directors achieve with a swarm of Foley artists and a healthier budget. This canny exploitation of the power of silence is unnerving." Tom Huddleston of Time Out London called the film "a whole lot of jarring, juddering fun."

Special features include:

    Commentary with Writer/Director Bobcat Goldthwait and Stars Alexie Gilmore and Bryce Johnson
    Deleted Scenes
    Bryce Johnson's "The Making of Willow Creek"
    And More...

Phobia (2014) - New One Sheet

The film hits store shelves on 25 November.

Jonathan MacKinlay is a man trapped inside his home by his own mind. Suffering from agoraphobia, caused by a car accident that took his wife’s life; his existence has been reduced to a monotonous repetition of identical days. As his dread and self-loathing escalate, an onslaught of gruesome visions and twisted, waking nightmares begins to gnaw away at his last shred of sanity. Are these ghastly visions imaginary, private demons…or is he being victimized by a very real entity of infinite terror and unspeakable evil?