Last year a director named L. Gustavo Cooper submitted his short film Velvet Road to us for review. Suffice to say he blew our doors off. And now he's sent over the early word on a feature film he has in the works entitled Copiii: The 1st Entry. Fabulous!

Cooper proved to us he's the real deal with Velvet Road (review here), and we can't wait to see what he's got in store for us with Copiii: The 1st Entry. Dig the first still and some poster art Gustavo released to us below, and prepare yourself for the film's teaser trailer, which you will be able to see exclusively here at Dread Central on May 1st.

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Synopsis
From the creators of the award-winning short Velvet Road, Copiii: The 1st Entry is a film based on Romanian folklore that dates back to the 1500s. It was used by parents as a way to keep children from sneaking out or acting up. The story itself is about a gypsy woman named Alina Patkavior, who was the victim of a brutal rape. The act drove her insane, forcing her to attempt to take her own life. When the woman was ready to commit suicide, a vengeance demon appeared. The demon told her that he would wipe away her pain by giving these men the truly horrible fate they deserved. In return, he would return to claim her child after one year. A year later, Alina had grown to love and care for the child. When the vengeance demon returned to claim her child's life, she double-crossed him by refusing to turn the child over. The demon cursed Alina and her people, making it impossible for them to bear children. The group of gypsies came to be known as Copiii Pierdere, meaning 'the loss of a child' or 'lost children' in Romanian.

When Alina's child became a man and married, he wanted desperately to be a father. The man summoned the same demon that his mother betrayed in an attempt to make amends and lift the curse. The demon told him that while he would not lift the curse, there was a way he could still raise children of his own. The only way he or any member of the Copiii Pierdere could have children was to shed blood in the demon's name, in the form of a cursed ritual. This ritual was named Din Burta de Sarpe, Romanian for 'belly of a snake.' The first time the man performed the ritual, he was horrified to find that it drove a loving couple of villagers insane to the point of death, leaving their unborn child unharmed beside their corpses. Disgusted as he was at his own actions, he took the infant and raised it as his own and passed this gruesome act through his family's bloodline. This year will be the 500-year anniversary of the creation of Copiii Pierdere and the Din Burta de Sarpe. Some believe that their power is growing stronger because of this occasion.

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With Ryan closing in on him, Joe takes a few quiet moments to discuss love with his ex-wife, Claire, in this clip from "The Final Chapter" of "The Following" Season 1. With Season 2 already guaranteed, it'll be interesting to see whose chapter on the show is indeed coming to an end.

"The Following" Episode 1.15 - "The Final Chapter" (airs 4/29/13; repeats 5/4/13)
In the explosive Season One finale, Ryan (Kevin Bacon) races to stop Joe Carroll (James Purefoy) before his endgame reaches a deadly conclusion. Meanwhile, Joe leads Claire (Natalie Zea) to a special location, and the ultimate showdown between good and evil takes place.

Annie Parisse and Shawn Ashmore co-star as Agents Debra Parker and Mike Weston. Guest stars include John Lafayette as Captain Turner, Chinasa Ogbuagu as Agent Diedre Mitchell, and Charlie Semine as Alex.

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BulkyPix has revealed that fans can now download Runaway: A Twist of Fate--Vol. 2 for $4.99 for their iOS devices. A dark adventure full of murder and defiling corpses awaits you in this killer new release.

From the Press Release
Pendulo Studios, BulkyPix and Numeric Pipeline announce that Runaway: A Twist of Fate Vol. 2 is now available on the App Store. On this occasion get 50% discount on Vol. 1, now at 2.69€ | $2.99 until Sunday night.

Plunge into a dark yet humoristic adventure whom making worth best of 2D animation movies. And for the first time in the Runaway series, the adventure takes feminine features as you will have the opportunity to play as Gina. Play more than twelve hour with loads of sets, charismatic characters and hilarious Pendulo’s style dialogs. Runaway: A Twist of Fate on iOS is an adventure game that will please the fans of the series as well as the newcomers.

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On this coming Thursday's installment of "Hannibal," it's time for the "Entrée" course of the deliciously decadent and depraved meal NBC is serving up to us - although with pretty much everyone on the show seeing a shrink, it's starting to resemble "In Treatment" with serial killers! Check out a preview right here.

"Hannibal" Episode 1.06 - "Entrée" (airs 5/2/13)
A COPYCAT MURDER CONFOUNDS JACK AND COMPOUNDS HIS GRIEF OVER THE PROSPECT OF LOSING HIS WIFE, PROMPTING HIM TO SEEK HELP FROM HANNIBAL - Jack (Laurence Fishburne) and Alana (Caroline Dhavernas) are contacted by a former colleague, Dr. Chilton (Raul Esparza), who believes he has the Chesapeake Ripper in custody; but then one of his patients commits a murder that matches the Ripper's profile. The team determines the Ripper was a surgeon and is still at large when Jack’s former protégé, Miriam (Anna Chlumsky), becomes the next victim. Jack copes with her loss and the prospect of losing his wife by opening up to Hannibal (Mads Mikkelsen). Lara Jean Chorostecki and Eddie Izzard guest star.

Related Story: A Look Ahead at Hannibal's Next Three Courses - Entrée, Sorbet, and Fromage

"Hannibal" airs Thursday nights at 10pm on NBC. For more info visit "Hannibal" on NBC.com, "like" "Hannibal" on Facebook, and follow "Hannibal" on Twitter.

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To kick off your Saturday morning, we have a casting update for the eighth and final season of Showtime's "Dexter": Julian Sands (Warlock, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, "24") has signed on as a guest star, as has Darri Ingolfsson ("Last Resort").

Per TV Guide, Sands (pictured) will play Miles Foster, a wealthy international businessman. Further details on his role are being kept under wraps. As for Ingolfsson, his casting was announced by EW a while ago, but we somehow missed it. He'll play an antiques dealer of old medieval equipment who starts dating Dexter’s neighbor in a multi-episode arc.

"Dexter" Season 8, starring Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter with previously announced guest stars that include Yvonne Strahovski, Bethany Joy Lenz, Rhys Coiro, Charlotte Rampling, Nick Gomez, and Sean Patrick Flanery, premieres on June 30th.

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Fans can now download the second Uprising DLC pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops II on Xbox Live with the new content arriving on PS3 and PC on May 16th. The DLC features four new multiplayer maps plus the bone-chilling Mob of the Dead map with plenty of zombie action.

From the Press Release
Beginning 16th May, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC players will have the opportunity to play Uprising, Activision and Treyarch’s second epic DLC Map Pack for the record-breaking Call of Duty: Black Ops II. Uprising. This includes four new multiplayer maps, plus “Mob of the Dead,” a bone-chilling new Zombies experience that takes players to the notorious prison island of Alcatraz. Several of Hollywood’s most iconic actors round out the cast of Prohibition-era mobsters, including Ray Liotta, Michael Madsen, Chazz Palminteri and Joe Pantoliano to bring this horrifying adventure to life.

Following the tradition of the original Call of Duty: Black Ops fan-favorite Zombies mode “Call of the Dead,” Call of Duty: Black Ops II Uprising’s wildly creative new “Mob of the Dead” Zombies experience puts players on the island of Alcatraz, in the shoes of the four mobsters: Billy Handsome (Liotta), Al “The Weasel” Arlington (Pantoliano), Salvatore “Sal” DeLuca (Palminteri) and Michael “Finn” O’Leary (Madsen). All four are serving time in Alcatraz Prison, only to discover that being behind bars is the least of their problems. In order to survive, players must work their way through the steel cells and ageing concrete buildings while fighting off a multitude of zombified prisoners and guards trapped on the island with them.

Uprising also debuts four new diverse multiplayer maps, each set around the globe:

Some quick news to kick-start your Friday evening as word of a tale of science gone awry has hit the wire. Being that awry science is our favorite type of science, we figured it would definitely be worth a mention. Read on for details.

According to THR microbudget horror maven Jason Blum and Fast and Furious franchise writer Chris Morgan are teaming up for a low-budget sci-fi movie project.

The duo will produce the as of yet untitled project and have hired actor-turned-scribe Christopher Denham, who played one of the Canadian Embassy houseguests in the 2012 best picture Oscar winner Argo, to write the script.

Plot details are being kept secret, but broadly, the story centers on a group of students who invent a new technology with ramifications that go far beyond their control.

More on this one as it comes.

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Hands down the best thing about NBC's failed "Mockingbird Lane" was Eddie Izzard so we're pretty stoked to see him pop up in next week's episode of "Hannibal" and also to hear he's attached to a new take on "Jekyll and Hyde."

Per Variety, Brit drama producer Tony Wood has pacted with Cineflix Studios to launch Buccaneer Media, which will produce scripted programming for broadcasters worldwide; and UK-based Buccaneer has already inked a development deal with Impact Film and TV that includes a fresh take on “Jekyll and Hyde” starring Izzard.

“Our ambition is to build a globally focused company producing everything from family entertainment to high quality drama and structured reality rooted in the social media landscape,” said Wood. “Forming this partnership with Cineflix Studios will mean I can draw on their expertise and experience in producing for U.S. and Canadian networks while retaining the creativity and independence to achieve my ambition for Buccaneer.”

Peter Smith, CEO of Cineflix Studios and board director at Buccaneer, added: “Cineflix Studios is building a successful model of sustained growth through strategic partnerships with creative individuals and companies worldwide. We’re delighted to be working with Buccaneer and supporting Tony’s ambition to create more of the type of innovative, successful brands for which he’s well known.”

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Wondering what's been happening with the long talked about adaptation of the Stephen King tale 11/22/63? Well, quite a bit actually. Read on for the latest details on who's getting behind it and more.

Deadline reports that J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot is in negotiations for the rights to Stephen King’s bestselling 2011 novel 11/22/63. The transaction is being done through Warner Bros. TV, where Bad Robot is under a deal. The plan is to adapt the book as a TV series or miniseries, likely for cable.

11/22/63 centers on Jake, an unassuming divorced English teacher who stumbles upon a time portal that leads to 9/9/1958 and goes on a quest to try and prevent the assassination of John F. Kennedy, which occurred on 11/22/1963. Bad Robot, which just received an early renewal for NBC’s "Revolution" earlier today, had been looking to expand its TV business to cable. In addition to "Revolution," the company has CBS drama "Person Of Interest" also renewed for next season.

The deal for 11/22/63 comes on the heels of CBS’ green light for a drama series based on King’s novel "Under The Dome," which will air this summer.

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At the end of March in "Grimm" Episode 2.16, "Nameless," we first met the Wesen known as a Fuchsteufelwild. NBC has released another profile that features this scary, goblin-like creature whose fingernails slice through its victims like butter.

Per the "Grimm" Wiki:

The Fuchsteufelwild (FOOKS-toy-fuhl-vilt; pl. -wilder, Ger. fuchsteufelswild, "furious as a fox-devil") is highly sadistic and loves to play intricate games with its victims. While the nature of the games varies, they all have one thing in common: The victim must guess the Fuchsteufelwild's name, which is always an anagram of the letters that make up the name Rumpelstiltskin. Due to their enormous egos, Fuchstefelwilder will become violent if they feel like they are about to lose and will frequently try to kill their victims. If they know there is no way they can win, Fuchsteufelwilder will often commit suicide. Despite their formidable offensive capabilities, Fuchsteufelwilder prefer to take on their prey one at a time via ambush; likely stemming from their small stature. If faced with multiple well armed foes, Fuchsteufelwilder will run. Fuchsteufelwilder are particularly terrified of Grimms.

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When woged (i.e., changing into Wesen form), Fuchsteufelwilder gain green skin, sharply pointed ears and nose, as well as fangs. Most notably their four fingers fuse into two large digits from which extend razor-sharp fingernails. From their nails drips a highly corrosive acid, which is generated from the muscles in their hands. When the acid is used in conjunction with their nails, Fuchsteufelwilder can cut through flesh like a hot knife through butter. Despite being small in stature, Fuchsteufelwilder can leap incredible heights and distances, even while in human form. Fuchsteufelwilder are highly intelligent and clever, which allows them to concoct their highly elaborate plans. When they woge, their voices get higher and more shrill.

Be sure to tune in tonight (April 26th) for Episode 2.18, "Volcanalis," the show's final Friday night installment before it moves to its new home on Tuesdays beginning April 30th.

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We've been following the progress of Michael Coulombe's Ax short film for a while now, and today we learned it's complete, has a new poster, and already has its film fest premiere lined up!

Per the By the C Productions Facebook page: "Ax is done!!!! The movie is effing awesome! Lead actor Todd James Jackson is scary as hell; he's bound to be the go to 'creep' in Hollywood. (He's not really that creepy; he likes puppies!) The sound design is the true winner of the film - Dima K rocked this film. Can't wait to share it with the masses. First up is the premiere at Big Bear Horro-Fi Film Festival on May 18th."

Ax, directed by Michael Coulombe, stars Todd James Jackson and Marita Gomsrud and, along with Cuyle Carvin's By the C Productions, is produced by Coulombe, Bear Claw Films, and Marissa Garay. The cinematographer is Candace Higgins.

Synopsis:
A man struggles with the reality that he just killed the woman he loves.

Check out the new poster art below, and for more visit the official Ax website, befriend Michael Coulombe on Facebook, and follow Michael Coulombe on Twitter (@michaelcoulombe).

For more info on the Big Bear Horro-Fi Film Festival, stop by SoCalHorroFi.com, where you can buy tickets and see the full schedule. It runs May 18-19, 2013, at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, California.

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With only three episodes remaining in Season 4 of "The Vampire Diaries," all roads lead to graduation day, and we have a preview of Ep. 4.21, "She's Come Undone," along with the synopses of Eps. 4.22, "The Walking Dead" (seriously?), and 4.23, "Graduation" (of course!).

"The Vampire Diaries" Episode 4.21 - "She's Come Undone" (airs 5/2/13)
LET’S MAKE A DEAL — Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Stefan (Paul Wesley) try a brutal new approach to provoke Elena (Nina Dobrev) into turning her humanity back on, and Caroline (Candice Accola) is frustrated when her attempt to intervene backfires. When Elena figures out a way to call the Salvatore brothers’ bluff, they call for backup from a surprising source. Matt (Zach Roerig) gives Rebekah (Claire Holt) some unsolicited advice on her life choices, and she tries to help him in return. Caroline has a confusing and dangerous encounter with Klaus (Joseph Morgan), and Katherine (Nina Dobrev) is suspicious when Bonnie (Kat Graham) makes her an offer that she promises will benefit them both. Darnell Martin directed the episode written by Michael Narducci and Rebecca Sonnenshine.

"The Vampire Diaries" Episode 4.22 - "The Walking Dead" (airs 5/9/13)
SOMETHING WICKED — As graduation day approaches, Caroline (Candice Accola) tries to distract Elena (Elena Dobrev) by focusing on simple tasks like sending out announcements, but Elena won’t be swayed from her new obsession. Sheriff Forbes (Marguerite MacIntyre) calls Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Stefan (Paul Wesley) to the hospital, where someone has been attacking patients. Still trying to force Katherine (Elena Dobrev) to help her, Bonnie (Kat Graham) refuses to give up on her plan to defeat Silas. As a violent windstorm causes a power outage in Mystic Falls, ghosts suddenly appear – some with good intentions and some bent on revenge. Zach Roerig and Claire Holt also star. Rob Hardy directed the episode written by Brian Young and Caroline Dries.

"The Vampire Diaries" Episode 4.23 - "Graduation" - Season 4 Finale (airs 5/16/13)
WHO WILL TAKE THE CURE? — On graduation day Mystic Falls is overrun with ghosts intent on settling old scores and fulfilling their supernatural destinies. Damon's (Ian Somerhalder) life is in danger after a ghostly encounter, while Matt (Zach Roerig) and Rebekah (Claire Holt) join forces to battle a ghost determined to find the cure. As everyone gathers for the graduation ceremony and the ghosts converge, help comes from an unlikely hero. Caroline (Candice Accola) receives a touching and unexpected graduation present, and Bonnie’s (Kat Graham) plan leads to the closing of the veil. Elena (Nina Dobrev) makes a decision about the Salvatore brothers and faces an epic confrontation with Katherine (Nina Dobrev). Finally, Stefan (Paul Wesley) discovers a horrifying clue to the mystery surrounding Silas. Chris Grismer directed the episode written by Caroline Dries and Julie Plec.

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Is having someone design you a one-sheet consisting of floating heads like some form of right of passage or something? One would think so. The latest victim of the flaccid and ongoing trend is Swamy Kandan's The Secret Village. At least we also have a new trailer to distract us.

The flick stars Jonathan Bennett (Memorial Day, Mean Girls), Ali Faulkner (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1), Stelio Savante ("Ugly Betty"), and Richard Riehle (Halloween II). Look for more soon!

Synopsis
The Secret Village is a psychological thriller wherein two strangers rent a house together in a small village to research ergot poisoning and the mysterious outbreak of mass hysteria. Rachel is a beautiful journalist researching for an article she hopes will be sensational. Greg is an unsuccessful screenwriter who recently broke up with his girlfriend. The locals are unwilling to talk to outsiders. Ergot poisoning has affected this small village for years, and the mysterious activities are kept a secret by the locals. Greg disappears, and Rachel is left alone to uncover the mystery of the village.

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Sounds as if business has finally picked up regarding the FX Network's adaptation of Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan's vampire epic The Strain. The first lead has been cast, and we expect more to be announced shortly.

Corey Stoll (pictured; "House of Cards") has been tapped as the lead of FX's high-profile drama project "The Strain" from filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and veteran showrunner Carlton Cuse ("Lost," "Bates Motel"). "The Strain," an adaptation of del Toro’s vampire novel trilogy, formally has a pilot order, but FX president John Landgraf has indicated it is being eyed for a series order. The project already has a full writing staff in place churning out scripts, and per Deadline, FX has committed $500,000 to creature creation.

Del Toro will direct the pilot from a script he co-wrote with Chuck Hogan, who also co-authored the books with del Toro. Cuse, who helped develop the adaptation, executive produces alongside del Toro and will serve as showrunner, overseeing the potential series with del Toro. Hogan and del Toro’s longtime manager/producing partner Gary Ungar also serve as exec producers of the project, produced by FX Prods.

"The Strain" is a high-concept thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather (Stoll), the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers wage war for the fate of humanity itself.

“To me, having the right lead for 'The Strain' series was perhaps the most important creative task,” said del Toro. “To be able to secure the perfect actor in Corey Stoll sets the project on the right track. To embody a character like Ephraim Goodweather – who transitions through every emotion and situation imaginable and which anchors the narrative of the series – requires amazing talent and craft. Corey has both in spades as he has demonstrated it over and over again.”

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While we are enjoying Mads Mikkelsen's portrayal of "Hannibal," we've been looking forward to seeing guest stars like Eddie Izzard and Gillian Anderson pop up on the show so when NBC posted photos from the upcoming episodes in which they appear, of course we had to share.

Unfortunately, Gillian is nowhere to be seen (however, you can catch a glimpse of her here), but Eddie is included along with Lara Jean Chorostecki. Below you'll find several photos from and synopses of Episodes 1.06, "Entrée"; 1.07, "Sorbet"; and 1.08, "Fromage," airing May 2nd, 9th, and 16th, respectively.

"Hannibal" Episode 1.06 - "Entrée" (airs 5/2/13)
A COPYCAT MURDER CONFOUNDS JACK AND COMPOUNDS HIS GRIEF OVER THE PROSPECT OF LOSING HIS WIFE, PROMPTING HIM TO SEEK HELP FROM HANNIBAL - Jack (Laurence Fishburne) and Alana (Caroline Dhavernas) are contacted by a former colleague, Dr. Chilton (Raul Esparza), who believes he has the Chesapeake Ripper in custody; but then one of his patients commits a murder that matches the Ripper's profile. The team determines the Ripper was a surgeon and is still at large when Jack’s former protégé, Miriam (Anna Chlumsky), becomes the next victim. Jack copes with her loss and the prospect of losing his wife by opening up to Hannibal (Mads Mikkelsen). Lara Jean Chorostecki and Eddie Izzard guest star.

"Hannibal" Episode 1.07 - "Sorbet" (airs 5/9/13)
WILL HAS NIGHTMARES OF HIMSELF AS A KILLER WHILE HANNIBAL SEES A THERAPIST OF HIS OWN AND BEGINS HIS SEDUCTION OF ALANA - When the BAU investigates a murder involving organ removal, Jack (Laurence FIshburne) believes that the Chesapeake Ripper may have resurfaced, but Will (Hugh Dancy) determines that the victim's murder is the result of an illegal organ harvesting accident. Meanwhile, Will suffers from nightmares where he is Abigail's father, and Hannibal (Mads Mikkelsen) slowly starts to seduce Alana Bloom (Caroline Dhavernas) and begins to visit his own therapist, Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier (Gillian Anderson). Also starring Hettienne Park, Aaron Abrams, and Scott Thompson.

"Hannibal" Episode 1.08 - "Fromage" (airs 5/16/13)
HANNIBAL IS FORCED TO FIGHT FOR HIS LIFE WHILE WILL REACHES OUT ROMANTICALLY TO ALANA - The BAU investigates a murder in which the killer exposes the victim's vocal cords to literally play them like a cello. Meanwhile, Hannibal (Mads Mikkelsen) discovers that the killer, Tobias, (Demore Barnes) murdered the victim as an attempt to gain Hannibal's attention but then makes an attempt to take Lecter’s life. Will (Hugh Dancy) is driven to distraction by strange noises in his head and turns to Alana, in a romantic way, seeking peace and stability. Hannibal describes his relationship with Will to his therapist, Dr. Bedilia Du Maurier (Gillian Anderson). Vladmimir Cubrt and Dan Fogler guest star.

"Hannibal" airs Thursday nights at 10pm on NBC. For more info visit "Hannibal" on NBC.com, "like" "Hannibal" on Facebook, and follow "Hannibal" on Twitter.

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Say what you will about V/H/S, the film has been incredibly successful, and you know what that means... Yep, a fresh crop of flicks with similar themes that are hoping to capture the same kind of praise. Next up to bat... Death by VHS.

From the Press Release
A battered and mysterious VCR... A bevy of lethal videotapes... These are the building blocks of horror in DEATH BY VHS. A mind-blowing descent into madness and death. Five shocking vignettes, designed to take your sanity and devour your soul! Mild curiosity leads to severe consequences when a couple rents a supposedly cursed video cassette recorder. An urban legend renowned for leaving a trail of agonizing and torturous death. Unbelieving, they take the plunge... And another legend is horrifyingly born... Do you dare give fate a winning hand and test yourself against the hellish consequences of the VHS machine?

Insert Cassette... Press Play... DIE!

Tyler Gallant (HANGOVER 3), Kat Garcia (DEAD IN 5 HEARTBEATS), David C. Hayes (BLOODY BLOODY BIBLE CAMP), Victoria Paege (PIRANHA), and Scarlet Fry (BLOOD MOON RISING, URBAN LEGEND) star.

Deatch by VHS premieres at the Phoenix Comicon on May 25th and is scheduled for a summer 2013 DVD release with Worldwide Multimedia.

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Great news for fans who are looking forward to checking out Rodrigo Gudiño's The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh (review) here in the States! The indie film has finally found itself some distribution. Read on for details.

From the Press Release
Image Entertainment, Inc., a subsidiary of RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE), announces the release of the unconventional and haunting thriller The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh, available on DVD and digital download July 30, 2013, at an SRP of $27.97. Starring Academy Award-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave (Letters to Julia, The Whistleblower) and Aaron Poole (The Conspiracy, The Samaritan), the film is written and directed by Rodrigo Gudiño, Rue Morgue Magazine’s founder.

After the mysterious death of the reclusive Rosalind Leigh (Redgrave), her estranged son, Leon (Poole), arrives at her house to take stock of his inheritance. But there’s more to this house than dark corners and dusty antiques. Rosalind has left something behind…and it has been waiting for Leon. Now a force from beyond the grave will pursue him through a night of lurking terror and a desperate struggle to survive.

Called “dark and poetic” by MSN, the film has terrified audiences at more than 30 film festivals worldwide, including Sitges International Film Festival, Stockholm Film Festival, and Whistler Film Fest, and was awarded numerous prizes, including Best Feature at the South African Horror Fest and Audience Jury Prize at Terra Di Siena Film Festival, among others. The film also features an original score by world beat superstar Mercan Dede (Passion of the Christ, Kingdom of Heaven).

The DVD will also feature audio commentary with director Rodrigo Gudiño, a making-of featurette, Mercan Dede featurette, poster and photo gallery, and The Facts in the Case of Mister Hollow short film.

For more visit the official Rue Morgue website, "like" The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh on Facebook, and follow Rue Morgue on Twitter (@ruemorgue).

Synopsis
Leon Leigh, an antiques collector, inherits a house from his estranged mother only to discover that she had been living in a shrine devoted to a mysterious cult of angels. Soon Leon comes to suspect that his mother’s oppressive spirit still lingers within her home and is using items in the house to contact him with an urgent message. Multiple-award winning filmmaker Rodrigo Gudiño has crafted a terrifying new film with a strikingly original narrative technique that looks at the psychology of ghosts.

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Another comic property has been optioned in Hollyweird today, but this one might actually work. Fans of Image Comics' Hoax Hunters rejoice! You're favorite paranormal investigators are headed to the big time.

According to THR producer Jeff Krelitz and his Quality Transmedia banner have optioned the screen rights to Hoax Hunters, a comic from Image Comics. Created by Michael Moreci and Steve Seeley (the brother of Hack/Slash creator Tim Seeley), the comics focused on a group of paranormal investigators who debunk mysteries for a TV show called Hoax Hunters. But in reality, the hunters are working hard to cover up and keep the world’s dark forces secret.

Image started running the series last year. Krelitz is seeking writers, with a plan to get a script written and then get the project set up.

More as it comes.

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With the success of their My Psycho Sweet 16 franchise and the popularity of genre television, is it any wonder that a TV show based on the Wes Craven slasher franchise Scream has been greenlit by MTV for a pilot?

THR reports that MTV is moving forward with an official pilot order for "Scream" the TV series.

Produced with Dimension Films, MTV is currently in search of writers for the one-hour project while Scream director Wes Craven is in discussions to direct the pilot. Should "Scream" receive a series order, it would be slated for a summer 2014 launch and would join current scripted offerings "Teen Wolf" (also adapted from a film franchise) and "Awkward."

So what do you guys think? Something to scream about or no?

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Well now, that was fast. It was just a couple of weeks ago when we told you that Luke Evans had scored the lead role in Dracula (formerly Dracula: Year Zero), and now we already have a release date!

Look for the flick in theatres on August 8, 2014. Universal’s dramatic horror movie tells the origin story of the most famous of vampires. Michael De Luca is producing the project, and commercials helmer Gary Shore is making his directorial debut on the picture.

The script tells of a young prince who, when the lives of his wife and child are put in danger by a bloodthirsty sultan, risks his soul to save them and in the process becomes the first vampire. More as it comes.

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