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Stars: Morena Baccarin, William Shatner, Ray Wise, Bill Moseley, Damien C. Haas, Dani Lennon, Benjamin Siemon, Florence Hartigan, Austin Bitikofer | Written by Jim Cirile, Tanya C. Klein | Directed by Jason Axinn

[Note: With the film screening as part of this months Grimmfest May madness event, here’s a reposting of our review of To The Last Death from it’s US release last year]

Part Archer, part animated digital “motion” comic, the art style of To Your Last Death makes it feel like you’re watching a page of the old Tales From the Crypt come to life in animated form. Though in terms of story To Your Last Death has a lot more in common with the morality plays of British comic strips like The Thirteenth Floor…

After emerging as the sole survivor in a deadly revenge game set up by her dying father to punish his four children, Miriam receives an offer from the Gamemaster, an otherworldly supernatural entity, to go back in time and try again. But the Game master only entraps hapless humans into diabolical conflicts for her species to gamble on the outcome.

To Your Last Death Trailer — Jason Axinn‘s To Your Last Death (2019) movie trailer has been released by Quiver Distribution. Co-produced by Mem Ferda, To Your Last Death stars Morena Baccarin, William Shatner, Ray Wise, Bill Moseley, Benjamin Siemon, Florence Hartigan, Dani Lennon, Mark Whitten, Bill Millsap, Tom Lommel, and Steve Geiger. Crew Jim Cirile [...]

Continue reading: To Your Last Death (2019) Movie Trailer: Co-produced by Mem Ferda, Dani Lennon is caught in Morena Baccarin’s Twisted Game...

Stars: Morena Baccarin, William Shatner, Ray Wise, Bill Moseley, Damien C. Haas, Dani Lennon, Benjamin Siemon, Florence Hartigan, Austin Bitikofer | Written by Jim Cirile, Tanya C. Klein | Directed by Jason Axinn

Part Archer, part animated digital “motion” comic, the art style of To Your Last Death makes it feel like you’re watching a page of the old Tales From the Crypt come to life in animated form. Though in terms of story To Your Last Death has a lot more in common with the morality plays of British comic strips like The Thirteenth Floor…

After emerging as the sole survivor in a deadly revenge game set up by her dying father to punish his four children, Miriam receives an offer from the Gamemaster, an otherworldly supernatural entity, to go back in time and try again. But the Game master only entraps hapless humans into diabolical conflicts for her species to gamble on the outcome.

Baccarin, Moseley, Wise & Shatner Fight To Your Last Death! Celebrated Voice Cast Bathes Animated Horror Film in Blood – Available Nationwide on Blu-ray October 6th from Quiver Distribution – Available Now on Digital HD and Cable VOD. Check out this stunning trailer:

“A strikingly animated, carnage-filled romp that mashes up genres and packs some nice surprises” — Dread Central

“a hyper violent thrill ride…wows with a clever script and remarkable vocal performances” — Film Threat

“Great animation that will have any horror or comic book fan happy” — Nightmarish Conjurings

Following a wildly successful run on the global film festival circuit, having netted over two dozen awards and 60 nominations, Coverage Ink and Quiver Distribution have announced the Blu-ray release of Jason Axinn’s To Your Last Death. The blood-splattered, timewarped animated family drama will be available nationwide October 6th on Blu-ray. It is currently available on a number of digital and cable platforms, including iTunes,...

Featuring a voice cast that includes Morena Baccarin, Ray Wise, Dani Lennon, Bill Moseley, and William Shatner, the animated horror film To Your Last Death is coming to Digital and VOD platforms this week, and as a special treat for Daily Dead readers, we've been provided with an exclusive clip ahead of its release.

You can watch a fall down an elevator shaft end in an unexpected way in our exclusive clip below.

Directed by Jason Axinn from a screenplay by Tanya Klein & Jim Cirile, To Your Last Death was executive produced by Tanya Klein, James Cirile, and John Frank Rosenblum.

Quiver Distribution will release To Your Last Death on Digital and VOD platforms on March 17th. Read on for additional details and a look at the exclusive clip, and in case you missed it, read Sean McGeady's FrightFest review of To Your Last Death.

Synopsis: "After emerging as the...

Things are about to get bloody. William Shatner narrates the trailer for the new animated film “To Your Last Death,” and his calm and alluring tone of voice will be of just a little comfort for the hyper-violence on display.

The trailer for the “Archer”-style animated film features some twisted, “Saw”-style death traps, brutal attacks with swords, axes, chainsaws and syringes, a woman falling to her death in a spike-filled pit, and even a guy walking around with his brain sliced open.

“Hell is empty, and the devils are here,” Shatner says in a whisper in the trailer.

Also Read: How 'Twilight Zone' Pays Homage to That Classic William Shatner Episode Without Being a Copy

“To Your Last Death” is a time-jumping revenge thriller that resembles what would be a particularly nasty episode of “Archer,” and it fittingly made its world premiere on Aug. 23 at Frightfest UK.

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Stars: Morena Baccarin, William Shatner, Ray Wise, Bill Moseley, Damien C. Haas, Dani Lennon, Benjamin Siemon, Florence Hartigan, Austin Bitikofer | Written by Jim Cirile, Tanya C. Klein | Directed by Jason Axinn

Part Archer, part animated digital “motion” comic, the art style of To Your Last Death makes it feel like you’re watching a page of the old Tales From the Crypt come to life in animated form. Though in terms of story To Your Last Death has a lot more in common with the morality plays of British comic strips like The Thirteenth Floor…

After emerging as the sole survivor in a deadly revenge game set up by her dying father to punish his four children, Miriam receives an offer from the Gamemaster, an otherworldly supernatural entity, to go back in time and try again. But the Game master only entraps hapless humans into diabolical conflicts for her species to gamble on the outcome.

Family functions often go awry, but few end up quite as bloody as that of the DeKalb clan in To Your Last Death, a crowdfunded time travel splatter story billed as the world’s first feature-length animated horror film.

When warmongering megalomaniac Cyrus finds out he’s terminally ill, he summons his estranged children to his corporate headquarters to discuss his legacy. His paternal instincts, however, are a little askew, and the DeKalb kids—“whore” Kelsey, a Beverly Hills-type prone to self-harm, Collin, an uptight banker who publicly denounced his father’s handling of the state budget, and “autoerotic asphyxiator” Ethan, a wiseass who was “far busier doing his eighth-grade math teacher than eighth-grade math”—quickly find themselves stuck in Saw-style deathtraps devilishly modeled on the various ways they have disappointed dad. The sole survivor is “looney” Miriam, our protagonist, who escapes only to be approached by the mysterious Gamemaster,...

In his latest Arrow Viedo Frightfest preview podcast, host Stuart Wright talks animated horror To Your Last Death with Jim Cirile and Tanya C. Klein.

Narrated by Star Trek icon William Shatner, it’s the animated horror epic of the year! After emerging as the sole survivor in a deadly revenge game set up by her dying father to punish his four children, Miriam receives an offer from the Game master, an otherworldly supernatural entity, to go back in time and try again. But the Game master only entraps hapless humans into diabolical conflicts for her species to gamble on the outcome. So now Miriam must not only survive her father’s blood lust but also the Game master’s ever-changing rules as she relives the worst night of her life.

Catch To Your Last Death at Arrow Video Frightfest

22th to 26th August 2019

Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7Na.

Tagline: "Fight to Your Last Death." Malevolent is an upcoming animated horror film. Developed by Coverage Ink Films, Malevolent was 100% hand-drawn, by a team of thirty animators. Described as a blend of Saw meets Groundhog Day, Malevolent was written by Jim Cirile (Liberator, 2012) and Tanya C. Klein; Malevolent was directed by Jason Axinn. And, this animated title showcases the voice talents of: Morena Baccarin (Deadpool), Ray Wise (Robocop), Dani Lennon (Bite Me), Bill Moseley, William Shatner and many more. The film was co-produced by Mem Ferda. And, the film's early poster and story details are featured here. Malevolent tells the story of Miriam (Lennon) and her contentious relationship with her father, Cyrus (Wise). When Cyrus learns he is dying, he brings together Miriam and her three siblings, to presumably discuss his will. However, Cyrus has bloody plans of his own - plans of revenge and punishment. More release details, on Malevolent,...

It seems that every few weeks there’s a new animated feature at the movie theater. This is quite different from my youth, when only Disney made full-length cartoons (that were distributed in Ohio) and they took three to four years to produce.

It seems that every television channel has at least some animated content, a lot of it aimed at grown-ups. This is quite different from my youth, when all cartoons were for kids, and were on networks on Saturday mornings and local channels, maybe for an hour after school.

We can have an interesting conversation about why animation grew up and expanded its audience. Was it the influence of anime? The Baby Boomers loving cartoons so much we refuse to give them up, just like with comic books? The (relative) inexpensive production compared to feature films, especially as computers improved?

Who cares why? More animation means more choices...

The producers of animated horror thriller Malevolent, the latest twisted picture from Coverage Ink Films, have just checked in with the first casting news and artwork! Read on for all the details and eye candy you need to animate your day!

From the Press Release

Morena Baccarin ("Homeland," "Firefly"), Ray Wise ("Twin Peaks," Robocop), and Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween) have joined the cast of Malevolent.

In Malevolent a young woman must defeat her powerful, evil father in order to save herself and her siblings in this psychologically trippy, genre-bending Saw meets Groundhog Day gorer. Malevolent also happens to be animated, combining styles from the world of motion comics and anime. The unique plot and style drew the attention of Baccarin, Wise, and Moseley.

“We’re honored and excited to be working with such talented stars whose performances we’ve followed for years,” says executive producer and co-writer Tanya Klein.

Zachary Quinto and Emma Roberts will join James Franco in Michael, directed by Justin Kelly. Based on the New York Times Magazine article by Benoit Denizet-Lewis titled “My Ex-Gay Friend,” the story follows a pastor who was formerly gay, but later renounced homosexuality. Quinto will play ex-boyfriend to Franco’s character; Roberts will play his girlfriend. Chris Zylca (The Leftovers) will play another former love interest. Gus Van Sant is executive producer, alongside producers Franco, Vince Jolivette, Michael Mendelsohn, Ron Singer, and Scott Reeve. [Variety]

Walt Disney Animation Studios has revealed its voice cast for Big Hero 6, which follows a young robotics prodigy,...

Animated horror films are few and far between, but occasionally someone gets a great idea for one – see Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust - that makes us remember the genre can be more than just Alvin And the Chipmunks Meet whichever movie monster happens to need a paycheck at the time. It’s too early to say whether Malevolent is going to be one of those diamonds in the rough – but initial information about the pic is promising.

Today, we’ve learned that Homeland actress Morena Baccarin has signed on to lend her voice to the lead villain in the film. Malevolent centers on a “young woman (Dani Lennon) who must defeat her powerful, evil father in order to save herself and her siblings.” It was scripted by Jim Cirile and Tanya C. Klein (Liberator), and directed by Jason Axinn (Bite Me).

Baccarin will lend her voice to the role of Gamemaster,...

Bad guys beware. There's a brand-new superhero in town. He's called the Liberator and he's played by Lou Ferrigno, a guy with more than a little experience in the realm of comic book heroes.

Liberator is the story of Ed Migliocetti (Ferrigno), an ex-pro football player who gave up his career to join the military. After being drafted into the "Enhanced Abilities Initiative," Ed was dubbed the Liberator and teamed with a group of fellow "supers" known as Sidewinder, Gaia and Volt. Though he soon found himself doing the government's dirty work — assassinations, regime changes, infrastructure sabotage — Ed followed orders. He was a good soldier.

But when a mission went bad, Ed was set up as the fall guy and sent to prison as a traitor. After a decade behind bars, Ed is released and determined to set the record straight. But his efforts aren't appreciated by those who threw him under the bus.

Known best to comic book fans for portraying The Incredible Hulk in the CBS television series of the same name from 1978 to 1982, Lou Ferrigno was kind enough to recently take the time to answer my questions about his latest projects. Having made a name for himself as a professional bodybuilder, Ferrigno would go on to star as Hercules in the 1983 film and later took on memorable comedic turns (playing himself) in the likes of The King of Queens and I Love You, Man. At the moment, the actor can be seen in short film Liberator (in which he once again takes on a heroic role) as well as voicing the Hulk in Joss Whedon's upcoming superhero ensemble, Marvel's The Avengers. He's also starring in NBC's Celebrity Apprentice, Sundays 9/8c. How exactly did you become involved with Liberator? I got a phone call from Jim Cirile and he told me...