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The road to turning Husk into a longer feature was not without its bumps. While Brett Simmons‘ 2005 short film was met with favorable responses at Sundance, there were several upsets before After Dark Films finally entered the picture. The one positive about the years of delays was Simmons then having time to rewrite the screenplay. Now more to the filmmaker’s liking, the revision delved into those intentionally unexplored parts of the short.

The featurette satisfies as a standalone experience, but it also serves as the proper base product for a more complex narrative. After all, there are enough unanswered questions about Simmons’ compact chiller to warrant an extended visit. The impulse to decry overexplaining in the genre would be in vain here, considering that the fuller Husk still maintains a modest sense of mystery once everything is said and done.

With 2011’s Husk barely breaking the eighty-minute mark, it...

Actor Van Hansis is set to join the cast of General Hospital to take over the role of Lucas Jones. The actor has talked about his transition to the series, including how similar he feels Jones is to another soap character he’s played. The role also allowed Hansis to reunite with a former castmate from a previous soap.

Quite A Few Actors Have Played The Role Over The Years

Starting in early October, Hansis will take on the role of Lucas Jones. The character is the son of Julian Jerome and Cheryl Stansbury and was adopted by Dr. Tony Jones and Bobbie Spencer.

Since his introduction in 1989, the character has been played by a variety of actors, starting with his on-screen birth. Originally played by multiple child actors, some notable actors to play him since he had been aged up include C.J. Thomason, Ryan Carnes, Ben Hogestyn, and Matt Trudeau.

Harper's Island was canceled after one season, but its unique approach to a slasher series still resonates 15 years later. The series thrived on suspense and red herrings, boasting a large cast of suspects and engaging plot twists. Despite being ahead of its time, Harper's Island could have been a massive hit with better marketing and a different network placement.

CBS canceled beloved slasher series Harper's Island after a single season, but it still holds a special place in my heart 15 years later because it deserves a resurrection. Slasher series rarely work because sustaining viewer interest week-to-week is tough when answers aren't forthcoming. A slasher series needs convincing kills and plots that can be told over a longer arc and offer insight into the characters and their machinations. This particular series excelled because it had 25 suspects from the get-go, meaning there was no shortage of drama.

The series benefited from a picturesque setting,...

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The Monkey’s Paw (2013)

Written by: W.W. Jacobs (short novel), Macon Blair (screenplay)

Directed by: Brett Simmons

Cast: C.J. Thomason (Jake), Stephen Lang (Tony Cobb), Daniel Hugh Kelly (Gillespie), Michelle Pierce (Olivia), Corbin Bleu (Catfish), Charles S. Dutton (Detective Margolis), James Minor III (Cory Cobb), Andy Favreau (Kevin)

Anyone that is familiar with the short story “The Monkey’s Paw” knows where the premise of this flick from Chiller Films is headed. It’s a pretty respectable premise though. Horror has always had a cautionary tale basis at its deepest foundations, and this is a timeless morality story that has been given a contemporary spin. Not the first time it’s been done for sure, but if it’s done well, I can definitely roll with it. This version takes place in New Orleans, which happens to be one of my favorite locales for a horror film anyway,...

There is no government anymore, Brad!

In the right-wing mania, there lies a deep and abiding fear of the end of days. It may be religious, semi-religious, or xenophobic, but somebody somewhere will cause something horrible to happen and nobody is going to be ready for it. Except me! Aftermath (2012) a fictional enabler of this vague and violent fear, plays out the World War II scenario of nuclear warfare in north Texas. The leader, a med student (C.J. Thomason), seems preternaturally aware of their needs and the details of nuclear fallout. Also, the luckiest person in the world, he picks up a diesel truck, two pretty girls, and tons of supplies in very short order. The real danger, as all paranoiacs know, is humanity itself. People loot, rape, and kill when society's formal structures disintegrate. While the doctor explicitly tells one character that this isn't a zombie movie, I'm afraid that diagnosis was premature.

Director: Peter Engert. Writer: Christian McDonald. Cast: Edward Furlong, Monica Keena, Andre Royo, Bo Mitchell, Luis Da Silva Jr. and C.J. Thomason. Aftermath is a post-apocalyptic thriller from distributors Rlj Entertainment and relative newcomer Peter Engert. Engert's third feature takes place after a nuclear strike, which leaves several survivors exposed to radiation. The next hour or so consists of the survivors succumbing to radiation sickness. Light and fun - this film is not. Instead, the film focuses on drama and the dire situation in which the characters find themselves. The protagonist Hunter, played with lots of starch by C.J. Thomason, is a man without a past. It is only a matter of time before the survivors must face the unpredictable outcomes of a nuclear strike, including raging, mutated farmers. Aftermath is a very dreary film, which will leave many viewers haunted and wondering why. The film's story begins with Hunter.

“So, how’s your shoulder?” “The arm should probably come off.” Life is bleak for the survivors huddled in a farmhouse cellar during the nuclear apocalypse, but they are clinging to that life fervently with zombie-like creatures shambling across the floor above their heads. From Rlj/Image Entertainment, Aftermath hits home media next week, and we have an exclusive clip of the horror thriller.

Aftermath will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on August 26th. Directed by Peter Engert off a script by Christian McDonald, Aftermath stars Edward Furlong, Monica Keena, Andre Royo, and C.J. Thomason.

“The devastating horror of a nuclear apocalypse is now reality and nine desperate strangers find themselves clinging to life in a farmhouse cellar, while radioactive fallout descends on the darkened world above. These would-be survivors face the nightmare of dwindling supplies, poisonous air and the greatest threat of all – the hordes of zombie-like refugees who want in.

Release Date: Available now in theaters, as well as on VOD and iTunes

Written By: Christian McDonald

Directed By: Peter Engert

Starring: Edward Furlong, Monica Keena, Andre Royo, C.J. Thomason, Christine Kelly, Luis Da Silva Jr., William Baldwin (voice only)

Review by Daniel Xiii.

Can You Survive The Emotional Fallout?

Hi there, Creeps! Recently I was asked to review a film called Aftermath, and I have to admit, I was not prepared for what this film contained. Ya see, when I read the description of the film, my head filled with images of an action-packed, blood spattered gorefest replete with slavering zombie-like antagonists mowin’ down hordes of terrified war-ravaged survivors like so much human wheat.

I’m going to lay it right on you cats: this movie is primarily a drama. A character-driven, dialogue-infused drama. So be forewarned, as your mileage may vary.

Our tale begins with Hunter (C.J. Thomason...

I know absolutely nothing about this movie, beyond the fact that it features Ed Furlong, and is supposedly some kind of post-apocalyptic horror film. I do love both Ed Furlong, and post-apocalyptic films, but neither of them have been very good to me in return as of late. I know most people hate the Night of the Demons remake, but I love it, and I love Furlong’s sleazy performance in that movie. Hopefully he brings what he considers to be his A-Game to this role, and there will be that for me to enjoy at the very least. Image Entertainment will be releasing the film on Blu-ray & DVD on August 26th. Check out the press release below.

Image Entertainment Presents

Aftermath

Available on Blu-ray and DVD on August 26, 2014

Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, brings you the thriller Aftermath, available on Blu-Ray and DVD on August...

Cj Thomason stars alongside Monica Keena and Edward Furlong in the new survival horror film Aftermath. Recently Thomason sat down with Dread Central to discuss his feelings about the movie.

"Aftermath is people surviving, doing everything they can to survive a nuclear fallout," Thomason said. "It's like it would probably happen in real life. They don't know why it's happening. They don't know who attacked."

He added, "They don't know the extent of the attack, and when it comes down to it, the movie is literally just focused on them surviving because that's where we would be. We're not going to have our iPhones updating us. We're not going to have our news media informing us... If you're lucky enough to be around a ham radio, you'll probably know a little bit of information. But it's a claustrophobic look at the survival of nuclear war."

Thomason discussed how the subject...

The nuclear apocalypse has long been a fascination and many a movie have dealt with the lead up or the aftermath of the event. In the case of Hungarian director Peter Engert's movie, Aftermath deals with the events immediately after a number of bombs go off in the Us. We follow a group of individuals who are thrown together by chance as they try to survive the first month post nuclear attack in a cramped cellar. The one room thriller is effective and includes a solid performance from relative new comer C.J. Thomason alongside veterans Edward Furlong and Andre Royo.

I recently had a chance to speak with Engert and he spoke candidly about the troubled production, working with the Furlong and his future project.

Aftermath is available in theatres, VOD and iTunes on Friday, [Continued ...]...

The apocalypse is no fun for anyone, but the dreariest possible scenario probably entails being stuck in a house without a functioning toilet and with nine of the dullest people left alive.

That's the situation Peter Engert strands us in with the relentlessly grim and dull Aftermath, an ultra-gloomy variant of Gilligan's Island, which traps its central nonet in a rural cabin. The professor figure keeping them alive (thus prolonging their misery) is young doctor Hunter (C.J. Thomason), who barters his medical expertise for shelter for himself and three hitchhikers he rescues from nuclear explosions. Among the survivors are resigned-to-die Rob (Andre Royo), short-tempered Brad (Edward Furlong) and his very pregnant wife, Angie (Christine Kelly), and sweet-natured El...

With so many different apocalyptic interpretations floating around Hollywood these days, it’s always interesting to realize that the most underutilized Earth-destroying plot line remains one of the most realistic – nuclear fallout. Zombies hordes strike fear, Kaiju’s threaten massive devastation, aliens fight to control our brains, but a massive-scale nuclear war would leave entire cities vaporized, cause uncountable casualties, and create unlivable conditions for those “lucky” enough to survive. Even scarier is that although Aftermath is just a movie depicting what could happen if a governmental paranoia caused all-out nuclear war, these same fears have been around since Cold War era Russia – and with threatening terrorists, we haven’t escaped fears of life imitating art.

Radiation burns, illness, suffering – sometimes directors don’t need monsters and murderers as far as global horror is concerned.

The beginnings of this apocalyptic wasteland are a bit muddled, but after hearing frantic radio...

The aftermath of what, you ask? The zombie apocalypse of course! We speak of Rlj/Image Entertainment's VOD and iTunes release of the new zombie flick Aftermath, starring Edward Furlong and Monica Keena. Check out an exclusive clip, and look for the film on July 18th.

Directed by Peter Engert, the film also stars William Baldwin, Andre Royo, and C.J. Thomason.

Look for it on Blu-ray/DVD August 26th.

Synopsis

When the devastating horror of a nuclear apocalypse becomes a reality, nine strangers find themselves holed up together in a farmhouse cellar. These would-be survivors are faced with dwindling supplies, radioactive air, and the greatest threat of all: the hordes of zombie-like refugees who want in.

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Rlj/Image Entertainment have just announced a VOD and iTunes release date of July 18th for the new zombie flick Aftermath, starring Edward Furlong and Monica Keena. Read on for details.

Directed by Peter Engert, the film also stars William Baldwin, Andre Royo, and C.J. Thomason.

Look for it on Blu-ray/DVD August 26th.

Synopsis

When the devastating horror of a nuclear apocalypse becomes a reality, nine strangers find themselves holed up together in a farmhouse cellar. These would-be survivors are faced with dwindling supplies, radioactive air, and the greatest threat of all: the hordes of zombie-like refugees who want in.

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The mythical monkey's paw grants its possessor 3 wishes, and today, June 17, Scream Factory is granting 3 wishes to celebrate the release of The Monkey's Paw on Blu-ray/DVD. Well, not exactly, but Scream Factory is indeed giving away 3 copies of The Monkey's Paw on Blu-ray to 3 lucky Dread Central readers. Read on for the details.

Dread Central readers can enter this contest by sending an email to [email protected], including your Full Name and Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.

If the above link doesn't work for you, email us directly at [email protected] with the subject line "Monkey's Paw Blu-ray."

Don't forget to include your Full Name and Mailing Address. Please note that this contest is open to residents of the Us and Canada only and will end at 11:59 Pm Pt on Sunday, June 23rd, 2014. Please note that by entering this contest, you are...

Scream Factory recently announced that The Monkey’s Paw is part of its “Summer of Fear” line-up and will arrive in stores on Blu-ray and DVD on June 17th. Here’s a look at the official trailer and two clips from the movie:

“Los Angeles, CA – One wish. A thousand regrets. Scream Factory presents The Monkey’s Paw from Chiller Films on Blu-ray and DVD on June 17 with bonus features including behind the scenes footage, a theatrical trailer, andcommentary with director Brett Simmons, cinematographer Scott Winig, and actor Cj Thomason.

After Jake Tilton (C.J.Thomason, Sutures) acquires a mystical “monkey’s paw” talisman that grants its possessor three wishes, he finds his world turned upside-down after his first two wishes result in his malevolent coworker, Tony Cobb (Stephen Lang, Avatar), being resurrected from the dead. When Cobb pressures Jake into using the final wish to reunite Cobb with his son,...

In just a few weeks The Monkey's Paw will be granting wishes at home via the Scream Factory and right now we have a couple of clips to tide you over until this ghastly appendage gets its chance to have its way with you. Read on!

The Monkey's Paw Release Details

One wish. A thousand regrets. Scream Factory presents The Monkey’s Paw from Chiller Films on Blu-ray and DVD on June 17 with bonus features including behind-the-scenes footage, a theatrical trailer, and commentary with director Brett Simmons, cinematographer Scott Winig, and actor Cj Thomason.

After Jake Tilton (Cj Thomason, Sutures) acquires a mystical "monkey's paw" talisman that grants its possessor three wishes, he finds his world turned upside-down after his first two wishes result in his malevolent coworker, Tony Cobb (Stephen Lang, Avatar), being resurrected from the dead. When Cobb pressures Jake into using the final wish to reunite Cobb with his son,...

Rlj/Image Entertainment have just unleashed the official trailer for the new zombie flick Aftermath, starring Edward Furlong and Monica Keena, and we have this flesh-hungry sonofabitch for you right here. Dig it!

Directed by Peter Engert, the film also stars Andre Royo and C.J. Thomason.

Synopsis

When the devastating horror of a nuclear apocalypse becomes a reality, nine strangers find themselves holed up together in a farmhouse cellar. These would-be survivors are faced with dwindling supplies, radioactive air, and the greatest threat of all: the hordes of zombie-like refugees who want in.

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It is amazing how many post-apocalyptic films that are coming out nowadays. The latest is titled Aftermath (formerly Remnants) and this title is from director Peter Engert. Aftermath was completed in 2012 and Image Entertainment will distribute this title July 18th, 2014, through video-on-demand. The film stars Monica Keena (Freddy vs. Jason), Andre Royo ("The Wire"), Christine Kelly (Samuel Bleak), and C.J. Thomason (Harper’s Island). Fans of the genre can preview the film's release with a trailer here. The story for Aftermath is a bleak one. A nuclear strike hits America and several survivors take refuge underground. These strangers find their refuge unsuitable as radiation leaks into their cellar. Radiation sickness effects many of the characters and then, events get worse. Others, forced to reside on the surface, are looking for supplies and shelter. They attempt to take over the cellar and these strangers will have to band together, in order to survive.

We told you about the new zombie flick Aftermath just a couple of days ago and now we have a bunch of images and even the artwork locked and loaded for ya! Read on for all the eye candy fit to snack on!

Directed by Peter Engert, the film also stars Andre Royo and C.J. Thomason.

Synopsis

When the devastating horror of a nuclear apocalypse becomes a reality, nine strangers find themselves holed up together in a farmhouse cellar. These would-be survivors are faced with dwindling supplies, radioactive air, and the greatest threat of all: the hordes of zombie-like refugees who want in.

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Image Entertainment will be releasing Aftermath on VOD and In Theaters on July 18 2014. Check out the images below. Directed by Peter Engert written by Christian McDonald and stars Edward Furlong Monica Keena Andre Royo and C.J. Thomason. Synopsis When the devastating horror of a nuclear apocalypse becomes a reality nine strangers find themselves holed up together in a farmhouse cellar. These wouldbe survivors are faced with dwindling supplies radioactive air and the greatest threat of all the hordes of zombielike refugees who want in.

I love the end of the world movies. Really, can’t get enough of it. So Peter Engert’s “Aftermath” sounds like it’s right up my alley. Of course, whether the execution is worthy of my excitement remains to be seen, but hey, it’s got Edward Furlong from “Terminator: Judgement Day” fame, along with Monica Keena, so that’s not too bad. Check out the poster and some new images from “Aftermath.” No trailer yet, but that should be forthcoming, we suspect. When the devastating horror of a nuclear apocalypse becomes a reality, nine strangers find themselves holed up together in a farmhouse cellar. These would-be survivors are faced with dwindling supplies, radioactive air and the greatest threat of all – the hordes of zombie-like refugees who want in. Starring Edward Furlong, Monica Keena, Andre Royo and C.J. Thomason. Surviving on VOD and in theaters this July 18th.

What's the only thing worse than the world coming to an end? Zombies walking the Earth in its wake, of course. In Aftermath it's Edward Furlong and Freddy vs. Jason's Monica Keena that are tasked with beating off hordes of the undead.

Or fighting off, I should say. Beating off sounds... oh, never mind.

Check out the trailer for the flick, which will be released sometime this year!

Directed by Peter Engert, the film also stars Andre Royo and C.J. Thomason.

Synopsis

When the devastating horror of a nuclear apocalypse becomes a reality, nine strangers find themselves holed up together in a farmhouse cellar. These would-be survivors are faced with dwindling supplies, radioactive air, and the greatest threat of all: the hordes of zombie-like refugees who want in.

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One wish. A thousand regrets. Scream Factory presents The Monkey’s Paw from Chiller Films on Blu-ray and DVD on June 17 with bonus features including behind the scenes footage, a theatrical trailer, and commentary with director Brett Simmons, cinematographer Scott Winig, and actor Cj Thomason.

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I have fond memories of reading The Monkey's Paw as a child, and Chiller TV's version does a great job of keeping chills steadily running down the old spine. Now you can see for yourself as it's getting set to hit home video.

From the Press Release

One wish. A thousand regrets. Scream Factory presents The Monkey’s Paw from Chiller Films on Blu-ray and DVD on June 17 with bonus features including behind-the-scenes footage, a theatrical trailer, and commentary with director Brett Simmons, cinematographer Scott Winig, and actor Cj Thomason.

After Jake Tilton (Cj Thomason, Sutures) acquires a mystical "monkey's paw" talisman that grants its possessor three wishes, he finds his world turned upside-down after his first two wishes result in his malevolent coworker, Tony Cobb (Stephen Lang, Avatar), being resurrected from the dead. When Cobb pressures Jake into using the final wish to reunite Cobb with his son, his...

Unfortunately, I live in one of those areas of the United States that is slow to pick up channels like Chiller, FearNet and even Robert Rodriguez’s new network El Rey. One carrier might carry the network or maybe every carrier except for mine. Regardless, Scream Factory – the best in the business in genre home entertainment – is eliminating the obstacle of seeing Chiller’s original content by bringing last year’s The Monkey’s Paw to Blu-Ray & DVD. The film is directed by Brett Simmons (Husk) and has a screenplay by Macon Blair (who is amazing in Blue Ruin but you’ve seen his acting abilities in Murder Party and, more recently, Hellbenders) based off of W.W. Jacobs’ original short story. We have the full details on when you can get your paws on The Monkey’s Paw.

From the Press Release

One wish. A thousand regrets. Scream Factory presents...

*Updated with release date and bonus features* Scream Factory announced that it will be adding The Monkey’s Paw to its “Summer of Fear” line-up and also provided an update on their upcoming titles:

“Los Angeles, CA – One wish. A thousand regrets. Scream Factory presents The Monkey’s Paw from Chiller Films on Blu-ray and DVD on June 17 with bonus features including behind the scenes footage, a theatrical trailer, andcommentary with director Brett Simmons, cinematographer Scott Winig, and actor Cj Thomason.

After Jake Tilton (C.J.Thomason, Sutures) acquires a mystical “monkey’s paw” talisman that grants its possessor three wishes, he finds his world turned upside-down after his first two wishes result in his malevolent coworker, Tony Cobb (Stephen Lang, Avatar), being resurrected from the dead. When Cobb pressures Jake into using the final wish to reunite Cobb with his son, his intimidation quickly escalates into relentless murder – forcing...

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Adrianne Palicki will be appearing in a story arc on NBC’s upcoming dramedy About a Boy, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Monkeys Paw is adapted from the renowned short story by W.W. Jacobs and picks up where the short story left off. . The film revolves around Jake Tilton who receives a mysterious monkeys paw talisman which grants him three wishes. The film was directed by Brett Simmons written by Macon Blair and stars Stephen Lang C.J. Thomason Michelle Pierce and Tauvia Dawn. The Monkeys Paw is set to be released in theaters and video on demand on October 8. Synopsis After Jake Tilton acquires a mystical monkeys paw talisman that grants its possessor three wishes he finds his world turned upside down after his first two wishes result in his malevolent coworker Tony Cobb being resurrected from the dead. When Cobb pressures...

Two new promo posters have been unveiled for The Monkey's Paw and Toy Story of Terror, airing on Chiller and ABC, respectively.

The former centers on Jake Tilton (C.J. Thomason), who acquires a mystical "monkey's paw" talisman that grants its possessor three wishes and finds his world upside down after his first two wishes result in his co-worker Tony Cobb (Stephen Lang) being resurrected from the dead. When Cobb pressures Jake into using hte final wish to reunite Cobb with his son, his intimidation quickly escalates intoo relentless murder -- forcing Jake to outwit his psychotic friend and save his remaining loved ones.

The latter finds the beloved Disney characters mired in supernatural shenanigans.  Head inside for a look at both.

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Chiller Films has unveiled the trailer for its upcoming take on the classic "Monkey's Paw" tale, starring Cj Thomason ("General Hospital"), Stephen Lang (Avatar), Michelle Pierce, Tauvia Dawn, Corbin Bleu and Charles Dutton. Check it out below. Plot: The story centers on Jake Tilton (Thomason), who acquires a mystical "monkey's paw" that grants its possessor three wishes and finds his world upside down after his first two wishes result in his co-worker Tony Cobb (Lang) being resurrected from the dead. When Cobb pressures Jake into using the final wish to reunite Cobb with his son, his intimidation quickly escalates into relentless murder -- forcing Jake to outwit his psychotic friend and save his remaining loved ones. The new movie is directed by Brett Simmons (Husk) and is set to be released on VOD and in select theaters on October 8th. Trailer:...

The newest home production from horror-themed cable channel Chiller is an adaption of W.W. Jacob’s classic horror tale The Monkey’s Paw. Directed by Brett Simmons (Husk) and written by Macon Blair, Paw tells the story of Jake (Cj Thomason), who comes upon the titular talisman that will grant him three wishes. The similarities between the short story end there, though, as Jake inadvertently reanimates his dead boss Tony (Stephen Lang). Jake must then decide what to use his third wish for all the while dealing with the manipulative Tony, who tries to take the wish for his own purposes. Also stars Charles S. Dutton, Corbin Bleu (really?!?) and Michelle Pierce.

Premiring On Demand on October 8th and in select theatres:

New York City - Cinema Village, Oct 8-13

Los Angeles, CA – Aero Theatre, Oct 4

Chicago (Rosemont), Il – Muvico Rosemont 18, Oct 11-12, Oct 18-19

Pelham, NY – Pelham Picture House,...

W. W. Jacobs' classic short horror story "The Monkey's Paw" has inspired adaptations as varied as Bob Clark's "Deathdream" and a "Simpsons" "Treehouse of Horror" segment. Chiller Films is the latest studio to take on the "be careful what you wish for" tale with "The Monkey’s Paw," written by Macon Blair (a frequent collaborator with "Blue Ruin" filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier) and directed by Brett Simmons ("Husk"). Cj Thomason stars in the film as Jake Tilton, who acquires a mystical monkey's paw talisman that grants whomever holds it three wishes, and finds his world turned upside down after his first two wishes result in the resurrection of his malevolent coworker, Tony Cobb (Stephen Lang). Cobb tries to pressure Jake into using the final wish to reunite Cobb with his son, his intimidation escalating into murder. Michelle Pierce, Tauvia Dawn, Corbin Bleu and Charles S. Dutton co-star. "The Monkey's Paw...

Horror network Chiller TV continues to make headway in the world of terrestrial horror themed broadcasting as they have just announced the addition of two features to their line-up of 2013-2014 original movies. Read on for details.

According to Deadline, Animal, from executive producer Drew Barrymore and her Flower Films banner, follows a group of friends stranded in an isolated cabin who find themselves hunted by a predator. Deep in the Darkness stars Sean Patrick Thomas and Dean Stockwell in the tale of a NYC doctor who moves his family to a small town only to discover a race of creatures living in the woods behind their home.

These films join the previously announced features Beneath, from director Larry Fessenden, and The Monkey’s Paw, adapted from W.W. Jacobs’ short story, to launch Chiller Films’ new multiplatform release strategy. The four titles will get limited theatrical runs via Synthetic Cinema...

Produced and written by David Stephan, the 90-minute special focuses on Hollywood’s most fatal (and memorable) attractions, covering such films as Fatal Attraction (natch!), King Kong, Play Misty For Me, Jennifer’S Body, Legend and many more. Besides Timpone, interviewees include Cj Thomason (Harper’S Island, The Monkey’S Paw), Colin Ferguson (Eureka), Magda Apanowicz (Caprica, Kyle Xy, Dead Souls), Fango fan Judah Friedlander (30 Rock, Feast) and scream queen Suzi Lorraine (Can You Survive A Horror Film?), among others. The show’s official hashtag is #Chiller13HookUps and check here for additional airdates. For you East Coasters, Chiller 13: Most Horrifying Hook-ups just may be the perfect special to snuggle up with while the latest blizzard blows into town.

Produced and written by David Stephan, the 90-minute special focuses on Hollywood’s most fatal (and memorable) attractions, covering such films as Fatal Attraction (natch!), King Kong, Play Misty For Me, Jennifer’S Body, Legend and many more. Besides Timpone, interviewees include Cj Thomason (Harper’S Island, The Monkey’S Paw), Colin Ferguson (Eureka), Magda Apanowicz (Caprica, Kyle Xy, Dead Souls), Fango fan Judah Friedlander (30 Rock, Feast) and scream queen Suzi Lorraine (Can You Survive A Horror Film?), among others. The show’s official hashtag is #Chiller13HookUps and check here for additional airdates. For you East Coasters, Chiller 13: Most Horrifying Hook-ups just may be the perfect special to snuggle up with while the latest blizzard blows into town.

Between FEARnet and Chiller TV, horror fans are pretty much set in terms of programming as both channels have beefed up and gotten a lot better over the last couple of years. Read on for the latest news coming out of the Chiller camp!

THR reports that "Terra Nova" alum Stephen Lang and High School Musical vet Corbin Bleu lead the cast of Chiller's original movie The Monkey's Paw, adapted by Macon Blair from a short story by W.W. Jacobs.

The film centers on Jake Tilton (C.J. Thomason, "Harper's Island"), who acquires a mystical "monkey's paw" talisman that grants its possessor three wishes and finds his world upside down after his first two wishes result in his co-worker Tony Cobb (Lang) being resurrected from the dead. When Cobb pressures Jake into using the final wish to reunite Cobb with his son, his intimidation quickly escalates into relentless murder -- forcing...

Corbin Bleu, Tauvia Dawn, and Charles S. Dutton join Stephen Lang and C.J. Thomason to star in the Chiller network original movie The Monkey's Paw, adapted of the short story by W.W. Jacobs.  Chiller is the entertainment network devoted exclusively to the horror/thriller genre, currently available in about 40 million homes. Macon Blair is handling the adaptation of The Monkey's Paw, whose synopsis reads as follows: The film centers on Jake Tilton, who acquires a mystical "monkey's paw" talisman that grants its possessor three wishes and finds his world upside down after his first two wishes result in...

In our exclusive interview with C.J. Thomason about Remants, the actor revealed he was going to be heading to New Orleans this fall to shoot a Monkey's Paw film with Husk director Brett Simmons.  More details have surfaced on that Chiller TV production...

THR reports Stephen Lang (Avatar), Corbin Bleau, Michelle Pierce, Tauvia Dawn and everyone's "go-to when you need a cop" Charles S. Dutton have joined the cast this adaptation of W.W. Jacobs' short story.  Macon Blair penned the script.

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Chiller, the cable network dedicated to horror programming, has unveiled four new projects. Terra Nova alum Stephen Lang and High School Musical vet Corbin Bleu lead the cast of Chiller's original movie The Monkey's Paw, adapted by Macon Blair from a short story by W.W. Jacobs, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. Photos: Tim Goodman Gives the Odds on Which Fall Shows Will Survive The film centers on Jake Tilton (C.J. Thomason, Harper's Island), who acquires a mystical "monkey's paw" talisman that grants its possessor three wishes and finds his world upside down after his first two wishes

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Coming off a successful festival run at Film4 FrightFest, we now have the trailer for the latest apocalyptic tale of survival horror, Remnants, starring C.J. Thomason, Monica Keena, Edward Furlong, Andre Royo, Christine Kelly, and Jessie Rusu.

Peter Engert directs.

Synopsis

World War III has happened, and the USA is in meltdown. Nine strangers find themselves holed up together in a farmhouse cellar in rural Texas. Young Dr. Hunter survived the nuclear attack and is thrown together by chance with a group of wounded and frightened victims. Hunter and his slowly dying companions wait for news from the government while fending off hunger, claustrophobia, conflicting personalities, radiation sickness, and hordes of terrified, dying refugees as they attempt to endure the devastating holocaust. This is Peter Engert’s haunting, moving, and remarkably assured chronicle of final catastrophe.

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Tagline: "You are not safe." A new post-apocalyptic thriller is rising on the horizon. Called Remnants, this title deals with a nuclear disaster and a group of desperate survivors. Edward Furlong stars as Brad, a man incapable of dealing with the circumstances. Monica Keenan also stars as Elizabeth with C. J. Tomason playing a young doctor, Hunter. Hunter will have a lot to deal with when the radiation sickness sinks in. The first trailer for Remnants is hosted below and this title will have its World Premiere at Film4 Frightfest shortly. Release Date: Tba. Director: Peter Engert. Writer: Christian McDonald. Cast: Edward Furlong, Monica Keena, William Baldwin, Andre Royo, C.J. Thomason, Randal Reeder, Bo Mitchell, Jessie Rusu, Christine Kelly, and Ted Ferguson. The trailer for Remnants is here: Source: Remnants at Quiet Earth  |  |  |  Advertise Here - Contact me Michael Allen at 28Dla Subscribe to 28...

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Tomorrow, Remnants (trailer) will make its world debut at the Film4 Frightfest in UK.  

Directed by Peter Engert, this somber reflection of a post-apocalyptic America stars C.J. Thomason, Monica Keena, Edward Furlong and Andre Royo.

Shock had the pleasure of reconnecting with Thomason recently to discuss his time on the film.  We first met this actor a few years back at the premiere of Brett Simmons' Husk, in which Thomason plays a man who must contend with a supernatural force at a farmhouse (you may have also spotted him in the "body count" TV series Harper's Island).  

In Remnants, he plays Hunter, a young doctor who survives a nuclear attack and, with other survivors, holes up in a basement to ride things out.  But waiting for help to arrive proves difficult as hunger and radiation sickness begin to seep in.

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This week, Film4 Frightfest in the UK kicks off another year, bringing its audience the best grisly and terrifying screen offerings from all over the globe.  One film making its world premiere, and hailing from the U.S., is Remnants.

You might recall we hit you with a photo gallery from this flick back in June.  Now, we have a trailer to share in anticipation of Remnants' debut.

Husk's C.J. Thomason, Monica Keena (Freddy vs. Jason), Edward Furlong (American History X, Terminator 2) and Andre Royo (The Wire) star.  Peter Engert directs.  Head inside for a look at the preview!

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Remnants has been completed and Shock Till You Drop has your exclusive first look at the film via 13 hi-res images.

Directed by Peter Engert, Remnants is a somber, gritty, apocalyptic vision of World War III through the eyes of a handful of survivors holed up in a farmhouse cellar.  C.J. Thomason (Harper's Island, Husk), Monica Keena (Freddy vs. Jason), Edward Furlong (American History X, Terminator 2), Andre Royo (The Wire), Christine Kelly and Jessie Rusu (Mother's Day) star.

Synopsis: Searching for a happy ending to a tale of unimaginable disaster and horror, nine strangers find themselves holed up together in a farmhouse cellar in rural Texas. The United States has hastily become embroiled in World War 3. A young doctor named Hunter survives the nuclear attack and is thrown together by happenstance with a group of wounded and frightened victims, including Elizabeth, a strong-willed confidant to Hunter, Brad - an antagonistic redneck jackass,...

Title: Husk Directed by: Brett Simmons Starring: Devon Graye, Wes Chatham and C.J. Thomason Running time: 83 minutes – Rated R A group of friends traveling on a private road near a massive cornfield get forced off the road by a murder of suicidal crows. They look for help at the only farmhouse in the area where they discover some supernatural force had caused them to be there. There are several things that made this movie a bit of a cliché: One of the character’s names is Johnny, an emotionally disturbed girl, a jock, a guy who can’t see without his glasses and an angst-y emo; add all those to...

A group of friends are on their way to a lake house vacation spot when their car crashes. Stranded, they spot a lone house sitting in the middle of Nowheres Cornfield USA. It’s moody and dangerous looking and creepy as all get-out. So of course two of the friends, Brian (Wes Chatham) and Scott (Devon Graye) head off to find help, leaving behind Chris (C.J. Thomason) and Natalie (Tammin Sursok), Brian’s slightly loopy girlfriend. There is a fifth member of the group, Johnny (Ben Easter), who has gone missing in the aftermath of the accident. Soon, something evil inside the cornfields strikes, cutting the number of vacationers in half. Yeah, kinda saw that coming, dincha? Have faith, though, it actually gets better. “Husk” is another 2011 entry in the After Dark Originals line of films, including the previously reviewed “Prowl”. It’s another surprisingly strong effort, particularly given the...

There are four notable horror features releasing Tuesday, March 29th on DVD or Blu-Ray. The After Dark Originals are hosting two of the films, including Husk and Prowl. Another is from Canadian director Ryan Nicholson (Gutterballs), while the final entry is the second film in thirty years from production company Hammer Films - The Resident.

If you are a Blu-Ray fan, then you will be disappointed with this weeks horror selections, as only The Resident, starring Hilary Swank, is available in high definition digital. As well, the majority of the special features for these discs will be on The After Dark entries, Husk and Prowl. Have a look at the release details for each one of these horror titles inside.

The synopsis for Prowl:

"Amber dreams of escaping her small town and persuades her friends to accompany her apartment-hunting in the big city. When their transportation breaks down, Amber...

It doesn't matter if you're a black swan or a white swan; we're sure you're going to want to bring home the dementedness that is Natalie Portman's Oscar-winning performance in Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan.

The film also stars Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Barbara Hershey and Winona Ryder. If you live in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco or Chicago, you can participate in the Black Swan Experience on April 2nd.

Since Scream 4 is coming out in theaters shortly, it is only appropriate that the Scream trilogy is being re-released in glorious Blu-ray. Bring home the franchise created by Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson that gave the horror genre a booster shot back in the mid 1990s. A trio from the original cast -- Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette -- will be gracing the big screens with a whole new cast soon enough.

In addition, don't...