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Another surprise addition to Screambox is The Diabolical, which stars Final Destination and Resident Evil’s Ali Larter as a young widowed mother who turns to her scientist boyfriend for help when she is terrorized by unexplained disturbances and horrific visions in her home.

Alistair Legrand’s The Diabolical follows Madison and her children in their quiet suburban home as they are awoken nightly by an increasingly strange and intense presence. Madison desperately seeks help from her scientist boyfriend Nikolai, who begins a hunt to destroy the violent spirit that paranormal experts are too frightened to undertake.

Patrick Fischler (“Mad Men”), Arjun Gupta (“Nurse Jackie”), Merrin Dungey (“Betrayal”) and Joe Egender (“American Horror Story: Asylum”) also star.

Halloween has come and gone but the horror lifestyle continues, and Screambox has a November jam-packed with goodies ranging from the streaming premiere of our theatrical event film Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls,...

Produced by and starring Margot Robbie, Barbie (read our review Here) isn’t only the biggest movie to come out in 2023, having earned having earned more than $1.3 billion at the box office, but it also happens to be Warner Bros’ all time highest-grossing global release. While that Robbie project rakes in the dough, American Horror Story casting director Eric Dawson, who casts the long-running FX anthology series with his partners Robert J. Ulrich and Carol Kritzer at Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting, has revealed that Robbie audition for the second season of the series more than a decade ago.

Running for thirteen episodes from October 2012 to January 2013, the second season of American Horror Story was called Asylum. Starring Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Lily Rabe, Lizzie Brocheré, James Cromwell, and Jessica Lange, it took place in 1964 and followed the stories of the staff and inmates who occupy the fictional mental institution Briarcliff Manor,...

Recently, CBS revealed the new,official synopsis/description for their upcoming "Hawaii Five-o" episode 15 of season 6. The episode is entitled, "The Good Soldier," and it turns out that we're going to see some very interesting stuff take place as Danny's mother gets questioned by the FBI! Then we'll also see Steve team up with some dude that has autism , because he might have the intel to solve a murder, and more! In the new, 15th episode press release: While Danny's Mother Is Questioned By The FBI, McGarrett Partners With A Young Man With Autism Who May Have Information To Help Solve The Murder Of His Only Friend, On "Hawaii Five-0," Friday, Feb. 19. Press release number 2: While Danny's mother is questioned by the FBI, McGarrett is going to partner with a young man with autism who may have information to help solve the murder of his only friend. Melanie Griffith returns as Danny's mother,...

The weekend is chalk full of new Specialty releases, though most will likely be low performers in terms of dollars at the box office. Entertainment One is opening Nicolas Cage and Hayden Christensen starrer Outcast with limited runs and will likely find tepid returns at the theatrical box office, though it may shine in the digital/on-demand space where it will also bow this weekend. Documentary Ballet 422 (Magnolia Pictures), meanwhile, has had solid buzz heading into the weekend and should score well in its niche market. Monterey Media is hoping to have traction with stars Wes Bentley, Vincent Piazza and Amber Tamblyn as it opens 3 Nights In The Desert in theaters and on-demand, while Freestyle Releasing is targeting the rom-com crowd for its debut, One Small Hitch. Other Specialty openers this weekend include First Run Features’ doc The Other Man: F.W. de Klerk And The End Of Apartheid In South Africa,...

A true fan favorite known for her turns in Resident Evil and Final Destination, along with her co-starring role in the NBC series Heroes, Ali Larter returns to her horror roots in The Diabolical.

We have your first look at Ali Larter in this terrifying and intense new horror film from Alistair Legrand. The Diabolical is the latest petrifying experience from hot genre producer Ross M. Dinerstein, the man behind The Pact franchise and Xavier Gens' cult thriller The Divide. Executive Producers are Content's Jamie Carmichael (The Pact II; Ironclad: Battle for Blood) and Preferred Content's Kevin Iwashina (White Frog; The Truth About Emanuel).

The film follows Madison (Ali Larter) and her children in their quiet suburban home as they are awoken nightly by an increasingly strange and intense presence. Madison desperately seeks help from her scientist boyfriend Nikolai (Arjun Gupta), who begins a hunt to destroy the...

Shock Till You Drop has your first look at actress Ali Larter (Heroes, the Resident Evil films) in the upcoming supernatural thriller The Diabolical.

Alistair Legrand makes his feature directorial debut with the film. Patrick Fischler (Mad Men), Arjun Gupta (Nurse Jackie), Merrin Dungey (Betrayal) and Joe Egender (American Horror Story: Asylum) co-star.

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History has added cast to its drama series Vikings and miniseries Texas Rising. Ben Robson (Dracula: The Dark Prince) has landed a series regular role in Season 3 of Vikings. It centers on Ragnar (Travis Fimmel), a restless young warrior and family man who longs to find and conquer new lands across the sea and claim the spoils as his own. Robson, repped by UTA and Management 360, will play Kalf, the trusted second-in-command to Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick). Produced by MGM Television, Vikings Season 3 begins production this summer for a 2015 premiere. Related: Rhys Coiro & Joe Egender Join History’s ‘Texas Rising’ Rob Morrow has joined the cast of Texas Rising (working title) from A+E Studios and ThinkFactory Media. Leslie Greif (Hatfields & McCoys) is exec producing the project, which will detail the Texas Revolution against Mexico and the rise of the legendary Texas Rangers. Morrow, repped by Gersh, Berwick & Kovacik, and Jackson Tyerman,...

Rhys Coiro (Hostages) and Joe Egender (Hunger) have landed lead roles in History’s miniseries Texas Rising (working title) from A+E Studios and ITV Studios America. Leslie Greif (Hatfields & McCoys) is exec producing the project, which will detail the Texas Revolution against Mexico and the rise of the legendary Texas Rangers. Coiro will play Vern Elwood opposite Bill Paxton, Ray Liotta, Brendan Fraser and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Egender will play Beans Wilkins, a Ranger who is always hungry and looking for his next meal. Coiro, repped by UTA, Untitled, and Bloom Hergott Diemer Rosenthal Laviolette Feldman Schenkman & Goodman, also has been tapped for a recurring arc on Netflix’s Lilyhammer. On the feature side, he will reprise his role as Billy Walsh in Doug Ellin’s upcoming Entourage pic. Egender recurred on Fox’s Alcatraz and American Horror Story: Asylum. He also wrote, produced and starred in indie Holy Ghost People...

Tagline: "It will come back to haunt you." Preferred Film and TV is the production house behind the haunted house thriller The Diabolical. This film, from producer Ross Dinerstein (The Pact), is a terrifying tale, involving a paranormal phenomenon and several mystified paranormal experts. The film stars Resident Evil castmate Ali Larter, along with actors Patrick Fischler, Merrin Dungey and Joe Egender. A preview for the film is here. A poster has recently been released for The Diabolical. The graphic shows an eerie form in the reflection of a mirror. A child's shadow inhabits a dark corner and the film poster shows some iconic horror imagery. Fans of haunted house thrillers will not have to wait long to see the film. Content Media will distribute this title in the United Kingdom, in 2015. As well, Preferred Media will show this tale in North America, during this same year. More release details...

Holy Ghost People recently saw a VOD and theatrical release, and it has been announced that the DVD version will be available next month.

“Holy Ghost People is a Southern Gothic thriller about a teenager searching for her lost sister in the Appalachian Mountains, where she encounters a snake-handling religious cult and eventually learns the truth about her sister’s fate.”

Holy Ghost People was directed by Mitchell Altieri, written by Mitchell Altieri, Phil Flores, Kevin Artigue, and Joe Egender. The movie stars Emma Greenwell, Brendan McCarthy, Joe Egender, and Cameron Richardson. XLrator Media is distributing the movie and it will be released on April 8th. We’ve included a look at the trailer below and you can check out our review at:

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After a strong premiere at last year's SXSW Film Festival and currently available on VOD/iTunes, The Butcher Brothers' Holy Ghost People (review here) is arriving on DVD from XLrator Media next month, April 8th to be exact.

The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri, and Phil Flores (the other half of the Butcher Brothers).

Emma Greenwell, Brendan McCarthy, Joe Egender, and Cameron Richardson star.

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Holy Ghost People is a Southern Gothic thriller about a teenager searching for her lost sister in the Appalachian Mountains, where she encounters a snake-handling religious cult and eventually learns the truth about her sister's fate.

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Director: Mitchell Altieri. Writers: Kevin Artigue, Joe Egender, Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores. Cast: Emma Greenwell, Joe Egender, Brendan McCarthy, Cameron Richardson and Don Harvey. Holy Ghost People is a dramatic thriller from the Butcher Brothers: Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores. Mostly known for their horror features, the Butcher Bros. have created a spiritual thriller in their latest title. Holy Ghost People is primarily told through the eyes of Charlotte (Emma Greenwell) and her search for her sister, Liz. Charlotte's obvious strength and vulnerability create a complex character as director Altieri captures all of the tension onscreen in a compelling manner. Holy Ghost People is one of the best small thrillers this film fan has seen so far this year. The story for the film involves Charlotte's search for her drug-addicted sister, Liz. Liz was last seen heading for the Church of the One Accord. So, Charlotte enlists the help of an ex-Marine,...

For Holy Ghost People, co-writer/producer/star Joe Egender successfully donned many hats during production on the southern gothic thriller with long-time collaborator and the film’s director, Mitchell Altieri. The film premiered last year during the 2013 SXSW Film Festival and recently arrived in limited theaters and is also currently available on VOD and iTunes courtesy of XLrator Media.

Daily Dead recently chatted with Egender about his experiences working on the film and with Altieri, his thoughts on Brother Billy as a villain and much more.

Thanks so much for taking time to chat today. I really enjoyed Holy Ghost People last year at SXSW and I’m glad to see it getting released now.

Joe Egender: Thanks so much. We’ve done a lot with the film since Austin and we’ve been very fortunate to have had a lot of great responses to the film so far.

XLrator Media's latest film from The Butcher Brothers, entitled Holy Ghost People (review), is now in limited theatrical release; and we have an entire image gallery full of their weird beliefs right here for you, free of any threats which may come via snakebite.

The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri, and Phil Flores (the other half of the Butcher Brothers).

Emma Greenwell, Brendan McCarthy, Joe Egender, and Cameron Richardson star.

XLrator Media also released Holy Ghost People on VOD and iTunes on February 18th.

Synopsis

Holy Ghost People is a Southern Gothic thriller about a teenager searching for her lost sister in the Appalachian Mountains, where she encounters a snake-handling religious cult and eventually learns the truth about her sister's fate.

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A teenager gets much more than she bargained for when coming across a snake-handling cult in Holy Ghost People, which opened in theaters today from XLRator Media and is also available on iTunes and VOD formats. Emma Greenwell stars as Charlotte, who is searching for her missing sister deep in the Applachian Mountains when she encounters a group of religious fanatics known as the Church of One Accord. We have an exclusive clip from this thriller, which shows Charlotte and Wayne (Brendan McCarthy) entering the church for their first time, where they get a look at the charismatic leader Brother Billy (Joe Egender).

Holy Ghost People was released February 21st, 2014 and stars Emma Greenwell, Joe Egender, Brendan McCarthy, Cameron Richardson, Don Harvey, Roger Aaron Brown, James Lowe, Jason Benjamin. The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri.

Of all the sins a cinematic flock can forgive its preacher, vanity tops the list. While the backwoods congregation of the Church of One Accord dresses in worn overalls and faded dresses, snake-handling Brother Billy (Joe Egender, who co-wrote the screenplay) testifies in front, pomaded and bursting with rockabilly charisma, a lone primary color in a washed-out sea of pastel. Into that sea wade Charlotte and Wayne (Emma Greenwell and Brendan McCarthy), a guilt-ridden bartender and the alcoholic ex-Marine she's enlisted to help her look for her sister, an addict last heard from as part of Brother Billy's flock. McCarthy, shaky as Wayne tries to kick the bottle, draws us in, but Egender has the plum role. His Brother Billy constantly surprises, whether it's a vipe...

Holy Ghost People will be released to VOD services on February 18th and we’ve been provided with an exclusive clip from the movie:

“Holy Ghost People is a Southern Gothic thriller about a teenager searching for her lost sister in the Appalachian Mountains, where she encounters a snake-handling religious cult and eventually learns the truth about her sister’s fate.”

Holy Ghost People was directed by Mitchell Altieri, written by Mitchell Altieri, Phil Flores, Kevin Artigue, and Joe Egender. The movie stars Emma Greenwell, Brendan McCarthy, Joe Egender, and Cameron Richardson.

XLrator Media is distributing the movie and it will first be released to VOD on February 18th. A limited theatrical release will start on February 21st and we expect a Blu-ray/DVD release down the line, although it has not yet been officially announced.

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Faith can be viewed judgmentally from those not associated with religion, but for those practicing, it’s as normal as anything else they do throughout the day. Belief in a higher power, from whatever religious foundation one may claim, requires a large amount of blind faith. Though there are some religious groups that claim healing powers and the ability to perform miracles all meant to propose visual validation of faith.

Holy Ghost People, directed by one half of the Butcher Brothers, Mitchell Altieri, explores the more extreme approaches of faith with a film focused on a young girl looking for her sister she believes has been kidnapped by a snake handling religious group. Altieri, assisted by some convincing performances, crafts a thriller that is blemished by structural issues within the narrative though still surprisingly feels wholly authentic.

Charlotte (Emma Greenwell) is in search of her drug-addicted sister who joined a...

Coming to VOD February 18th and then limited theatrical release on February 21st is the latest from director Mitchell Altieri and writer Phil Flores, the duo formally known as "The Butcher Brothers" ('The Hamiltons,' 'The Violent Kind') 'Holy Ghost People.' And we've got an exclusive clip from the film just for you devoted Fearnet followers. Quick set-up, 'Holy Ghost People' is a Southern Gothic thriller about a teenager searching for her lost sister in the Appalachian Mountains, where she encounters a snake-handling religious cult and eventually learns the truth about her sister's fate. It stars Emma Greenwell (Showtime’s "Shameless"), Brendan McCarthy (HBO’s "True Blood", FX’s "Justified"), Joe Egender (Hunger, The Frankenstein Theory), Cameron Richardson (CBS’ "Harper’s Island," Alvin and the Chipmunks). Below the clip, you can also find the full trailer. Fearnet's own Scott Weinberg reviewed the 'Holy Ghost People...

The good folks over at XLrator Media have provided Dread Central with an exclusive first clip from the latest film from The Butcher Brothers, entitled Holy Ghost People (review). If you have a fear of snakes, which we're sure some of you do (we're looking at You, Mr. Jones), you may wanna skip it. If you're brave, check it out right now!

The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri, and Phil Flores (the other half of the Butcher Brothers).

Emma Greenwell, Brendan McCarthy, Joe Egender, and Cameron Richardson star.

XLrator Media will be releasing Holy Ghost People on VOD and iTunes on February 18th and in theaters on February 21st.

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Holy Ghost People is a Southern Gothic thriller about a teenager searching for her lost sister in the Appalachian Mountains, where...

Holy Ghost People will be making its way to theaters and VOD later this month, and we have release details, photos, and the official trailer.

“Holy Ghost People is a Southern Gothic thriller about a teenager searching for her lost sister in the Appalachian Mountains, where she encounters a snake-handling religious cult and eventually learns the truth about her sister’s fate.”

Holy Ghost People was directed by Mitchell Altieri, written by Mitchell Altieri, Phil Flores, Kevin Artigue, and Joe Egender. The movie stars Emma Greenwell, Brendan McCarthy, Joe Egender, and Cameron Richardson. XLrator Media is distributing the movie and it will first be released to VOD on February 18th. A limited theatrical release will start on February 21st and we expect a Blu-ray/DVD release down the line, although it has not yet been officially announced.

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Holy Ghost People will make its way to VOD and DVD courtesy of Xlrator Media on February 18 2014. The film combines violence religious overtones and mythos to create a haunting and intriguing story. Holy Ghost People is about a teenager searching for her lost sister in the Appalachian Mountains where she encounters a snakehandling religious cult and eventually learns the truth about her sisters fate. The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri written by Kevin Artigue Joe Egender Mitchell Altieri Phil Flores and stars Emma Greenwell Joe Egender Brendan McCarthy Cameron Richardson Don Harvey and Roger Aaron Brown.

Mitchell Altieri (The Thompsons), one half of the Butcher Brothers, is the director behind the Southern Gothic thriller Holy Ghost People. This renowned film made waves at the South-By-Southwest Film Festival. And soon, horror fans across North America will be able to see this film for themselves. This title releases February 18th, 2014, on home video formats, through XLrator Media. As well, Holy Ghost People stars Emma Greenwell ("True Blood"), Joe Egender (The Frankenstein Theory) and Brendan McCarthy. The film's story follows Charlotte (Greenwell), who is in search of her sister. Charlotte enlists the help of an ex-Marine, Wayne (McCarthy), to help find her. Together, they set out for the Appalachian Mtns. and a remote Christian cult. Here, events take a strange twist. Charlotte and Wayne get too close to these twisted kidnappers. Fans of the Butcher Brothers or of thrillers can preview the launch of this title below. The film's...

The good folks over at XLrator Media have provided Dread Central with an exclusive first look at the latest film from The Butcher Brothers, entitled Holy Ghost People (review). Then they asked if we could post it instead of just admiring it, and we figured what the heck? Check it out right now!

Emma Greenwell, Brendan McCarthy, Joe Egender, and Cameron Richardson star. The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri, and Phil Flores (the other half of the Butcher Brothers).

XLrator Media will be releasing Holy Ghost People on VOD and iTunes on February 18th and in theaters on February 21st.

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Holy Ghost People is a Southern Gothic thriller about a teenager searching for her lost sister in the Appalachian Mountains, where she encounters a snake-handling religious cult and eventually learns...

The North American rights to the acclaimed Southern Goth thriller, ‘Holy Ghost People,’ have been acquired by XLrator Media, following the movie’s world premiere last month at South by Southwest. The film, which was helmed by Mitchell Altieri, one half of the Butcher Brothers directing duo, was written by Kevin Artigue, Joe Egender, Altieri and Phil Flores, the other half of the Butcher Brothers. XLrator Media CEO Barry Gordon announced ‘Holy Ghost People’s acquisition by the multi-platform releasing company. “Following our great experience working with the Butcher Brothers on the vampire epic ‘The Thompsons,’ we’re thrilled to be releasing Mitchell’s extraordinary new film which created such a sensation at SXSW,” [ Read More ]

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  XLrator Media has announced their acquisition of the North American rights to Holy Ghost People, a dark and moody backwoods thriller that riveted audiences at this year's South By Southwest Film Festival. The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri, who co-wrote with Phil Flores (Altieri & Flores are also known as The Butcher Brothers, who created the vampire-themed films The Hamiltons and The Thompsons), with Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender.   Holy Ghost People is a southern gothic thriller/drama about a teenager searching for her lost sister in the Appalachian Mountains, where she encounters a snake-handling religious cult and eventually learns the truth about her sister's fate. You can read our review here.   Release dates have not yet been finalized, so stay tuned for updates... in the meantime, here's the trailer:   SXSW (2013) - Holy Ghost People Trailer #1 - Drama HD...

XLrator Media has acquired the rights to Holy Ghost People, described as a Southern Gothic thriller. The film premiered at SXSW this past month and is directed by Mitchell Altieri, one of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons). Read on for the press release detailing the film.

Los Angeles (Apr. 4, 2013) – XLrator Media has acquired all North American rights to the Southern Gothic thriller, Holy Ghost People, following its world premiere last month at South by Southwest. The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri & Phil Flores (the other half of the Butcher Brothers). XLrator Media CEO Barry Gordon announced the deal today.

“Following our great experience working with the Butcher Brothers on the vampire epic The Thompsons, we’re thrilled to be releasing Mitchell’s extraordinary new film which created such a sensation at SXSW,...

Good news has come in for those of you excited to check out the latest flick from the Butcher Brothers, Holy Ghost People (review)! The flick has scored distro, and we have the early details for you right here. Check it out!

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XLrator Media has acquired all North American rights to the Southern Gothic thriller Holy Ghost People following its world premiere last month at South by Southwest. The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri, and Phil Flores (the other half of the Butcher Brothers). XLrator Media CEO Barry Gordon announced the deal today.

“Following our great experience working with the Butcher Brothers on the vampire epic The Thompsons, we’re thrilled to be releasing Mitchell’s extraordinary new film which created such a sensation at SXSW,” said Gordon.

XLrator Media has acquired all North American rights to the Southern Gothic thriller, Holy Ghost People, following its world premiere last month at South by Southwest. The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri & Phil Flores (the other half of the Butcher Brothers). XLrator Media CEO Barry Gordon announced the deal today.

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"Holy Ghost People," the latest thriller from director Mitchell Altieri of the Butcher Brothers ("The Violent Kind"), has been picked up by XLrator Media.  The company, who also distributed Altieri and Phil Flores' 2012 vampire film "The Thompsons," has secured all North American right to "Holy Ghost People." Read More: Meet the 2013 SXSW Filmmakers #35: Mitchell Altieri Directs a Congregation of Outcasts in American Gothic 'Holy Ghost People' Emma Greenwell of "Shameless" stars in the film as Charlotte, who goes on a search for her missing sister with the help of unstable ex-Marine Wayne (Brendan McCarthy).  Her sister disappeared in the Appalachian Mountains where the Church of One Accord and its fiercly devout members are found.  The church is led by a snake-handling preacher named Brother Billy (Joe Egender) who leads his congregation into harmful and even deadly pursuits of salvation. Wayne and Charlotte's journey on the mountain leads them to.

XLrator Media has announced that they have acquired North American distribution rights to Holy Ghost People, a movie which recently had its premiere at SXSW:

Los Angeles (Apr. 4, 2013) – XLrator Media has acquired all North American rights to the Southern Gothic thriller, Holy Ghost People, following its world premiere last month at South by Southwest. The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri & Phil Flores (the other half of the Butcher Brothers). XLrator Media CEO Barry Gordon announced the deal today.

“Following our great experience working with the Butcher Brothers on the vampire epic The Thompsons, we’re thrilled to be releasing Mitchell’s extraordinary new film which created such a sensation at SXSW,” said Gordon.

In the film, 19-year-old Charlotte (Emma Greenwell, “Shameless”) enlists the help of alcoholic ex-Marine Wayne (Brendan McCarthy) to...

XLrator Media has acquired all North American rights to the Southern Gothic thriller, Holy Ghost People (review), following its world premiere last month at South by Southwest.

The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri & Phil Flores (the other half of the Butcher Brothers).

“Following our great experience working with the Butcher Brothers on the vampire epic The Thompsons, we’re thrilled to be releasing Mitchell’s extraordinary new film which created such a sensation at SXSW,” said Gordon.

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Just a few weeks ago, Mitchell Altieri's (one half of The Butcher Brothers) Holy Ghost People (review) celebrated its world premiere at the 2013 SXSW Film Festival.

Starring Emma Greenwell, Joe Egender, Brendan McCarthy, Cameron Richardson and Don Harvey, Holy Ghost People follows a young girl named Charlotte (Greenwell) who enlists the help of an ex-Marine (McCarthy) in locating her missing sister, who last contacted her while living on a religious compound tucked away in the Appalachian Mountains.

Holy Ghost People was co-written by Altieri, Phil Flores (the other half of The Butcher Brothers), Egender and Kevin Artigue. Dread Central recently chatted with both Altieri and Flores about their latest collaboration and their experiences working with their cast in the mountains of Tennessee. The duo also discussed their next feature project, Raised by Wolves, which is currently being wrapped up in post-production.

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Title: The Frankenstein Theory Directed by: Andrew Weiner Starring: Kris Lemche, Brian Henderson, Heather Stephens, Joe Egender, Timothy V. Murphy Running time: 87 minutes, Not Rated Special Features: None A “found footage” film about a group of filmmakers who travel to the Northwest Territories of Canada in search of a monster that inhabits the forest that may have been the basis for Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The whole premise is just dumb. Let’s all go into the middle of nowhere where it’s freezing cold, miles from civilization and cell phone reception and try to film a murderous monster…a monster that supposedly existed 200 years ago, yet is still orangutan strong and [ Read More ]

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This week Image Entertainment released first-time director Andrew Weiner's docu-style indie thriller The Frankenstein Theory, which resurrects one of the genre's most beloved giants as a 300-year-old experiment gone awry in the Arctic Circle, on DVD and VOD.

Co-written by Weiner and Vlady Pildysh, The Frankenstein Theory stars Kris Lemche, Christine Lakin, Joe Egender, Heather Stephens, Eric Zuckerman and Brian Henderson. Dread Central recently chatted with Weiner about his first-time experiences at the helm of the found-footage style project, what inspired the story of The Frankenstein Theory, whether or not he's got a plan for a sequel and much more.

Read on for our exclusive interview with up-and-coming indie filmmaker Weiner for Indie Horror Month, and make sure to check out The Frankenstein Theory now that it's available everywhere!

Dread Central: So my first question is a two-parter: One, were you a Frankenstein fan going into this project; and two,...

It was only a matter of time before the filmmaking team known as "The Butcher Brothers" would drop the slightly silly moniker and start crediting themselves as normal guys, and it only seems fitting that Mitch Altieri and Phil Flores would choose to do it with a film like Holy Ghost People. The duo has shown some skill and (better yet) improvement with each successive movie -- The Hamiltons, The Violent Kind, The Thompsons (and yes I left out April Fools Day to be kind) -- but their latest is easily their most complete, cohesive, and compelling thriller yet.

The simple gritty film works as both a dramatic piece and a thriller at the same time, and tonally it seems to borrow a little from the early indie films of David Gordon Green, which is meant as a compliment to all involved. At its best moments Holy Ghost People provides...

We've added the new synopsis for Universal Pictures' Mercy supernatural horror adapted from Stephen King's short story, which stars Dylan McDermott, Chandler Riggs, Mark Duplass, Frances O'Connor, Joel Courtney, Amanda Walsh, Shitley Knight, Chris Browning, Joe Egender, Harley Graham, Jack Carter and Pepper Binkley. The Haunting in Connecticut's Peter Cornwell directs from the script by Matt Greenberg. Mercy's produced by Jason Blum, McG and Mary Viola while Jeanette Volturno-Brill serves as executive producer. The Blumhouse Productions and Wonderland Sound and Vision film comes out some time in 2014. Official synopsis for Stephen King's Mercy: Once George (Riggs) and Buddy McCoy (Courtney) arrive at their Gramma Mercy’s (Shirley Knight), what they find inside her 150-year-old home is nothing short of terrifying. As the brothers experience deeply disturbing phenomena they believe to be the work of an ancient witch, they must fight for their lives and...

We've added the new synopsis for Universal Pictures' Mercy supernatural horror adapted from Stephen King's short story, which stars Dylan McDermott, Chandler Riggs, Mark Duplass, Frances O'Connor, Joel Courtney, Amanda Walsh, Shitley Knight, Chris Browning, Joe Egender, Harley Graham, Jack Carter and Pepper Binkley. The Haunting in Connecticut's Peter Cornwell directs from the script by Matt Greenberg. Mercy's produced by Jason Blum, McG and Mary Viola while Jeanette Volturno-Brill serves as executive producer. The Blumhouse Productions and Wonderland Sound and Vision film comes out some time in 2014. Official synopsis for Stephen King's Mercy: Once George (Riggs) and Buddy McCoy (Courtney) arrive at their Gramma Mercy’s (Shirley Knight), what they find inside her 150-year-old home is nothing short of terrifying. As the brothers experience deeply disturbing phenomena they believe to be the work of an ancient witch, they must fight for their lives and...

"NewsRadio" star Stephen Root, fresh from a recent turn on "Boardwalk Empire," has been cast in the Fox pilot "To My Future Assistant." The pilot, which also cast Brittany Snow on Tuesday, is centered around a New York law office where the assistants band together to cope with their obnoxious, overbearing bosses. Catherine O'Hara, Joe Egender and Melissa Tang have also been cast. Root will play "Frank," the stern, intense attorney who is the boss of Snow's character, "Jen." His character loads her down with chores and demeaning personal errands. But when...

Brittany Snow is heading back to TV!

The recent "Ben and Kate" guest star and former "American Dreams" actress is joining the new Fox pilot titled "To My Future Assistant," Entertainment Weekly reports.

The comedy pilot, based on a blog of the same name, follows a group of assistants at a major New York law firm who help each other deal with their obnoxious and overbearing bosses. According to EW, Snow will play Jen, "a super-ambitious young woman who can't stand being a legal assistant for another day and hopes to snag an associate lawyer position at her firm now that she's passed the bar." Catherine O'Hara, Joe Egender and Melissa Tang have already been cast.

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Jb Smoove is getting funny with Will Arnett. The "Curb Your Enthusiasm" alum has joined CBS' untitled Greg Garcia comedy pilot. Smoove will play Deweyne, a close friend of Jack's...

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It’s pilot season, which means your favorite out-of-work TV actors, actresses, creators and writers are getting a chance to return to the small screen once more.

Although we have yet to know what new series we’ll see next year, the networks have been busy selecting projects to consider for their schedules. So far, almost 100 scripts have been chosen, and audiences will only get to see a handful actually come to fruition.

Several are duds, but there are a few promising prospects that I hope network executives will keep around for the 2013-2014 season — even if it means they have to cancel old favorites to make room (just keep Parks and Recreation, Ok, NBC?).

Check out my choices for the best prospective ABC and Fox pilots, and read my selections for NBC and CBS if you missed them yesterday:

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Brittany Snow is joining the cast of Fox’s comedy pilot To My Future Assistant.

The Pitch Perfect actress has signed onto the ensemble cast, which includes Joe Egender, Melissa Tang and Catherine O’Hara. The show follows assistants at a big New York law firm band together as a family to help each other cope with the obnoxious overbearing bosses who test their sanity on a daily basis. Snow will play Jen, “a super-ambitious young woman who can’t stand being a legal assistant for another day and hopes to snag an associate lawyer position at her firm now...

Brittany Snow has been cast as a lead in Fox‘s single-camera comedy pilot To My Future Assistant. Written by Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Kreamer and directed by Peyton Reed, Assistant revolves around the assistants at a big New York law firm who band together as a family to help each other cope with the obnoxious overbearing bosses who test their sanity on a daily basis. Snow, repped by ICM Partners and attorney Pj Shapiro, will play Jen, a super-ambitious young woman who can’t stand being a legal assistant for another day and hopes to snag an associate lawyer position at her firm now that she’s passed the bar. The actress, who recently recurred on Fox’s Ben & Kate, joins Catherine O’Hara, Joe Egender and Melissa Tang. Troy Gentile (Hotel For Dogs) has been cast in ABC’s single-camera comedy pilot How the Hell Am I Normal, written...

Another flick playing at this year's South by Southwest event (March 8th-17th in Austin, Texas) is the new flick from The Butcher Brothers, The Holy Ghost People, and we've got the first still and even a trailer for you. Dig it!

The film directed by Mitchell Altieri (one half of The Butcher Brothers) stars Joe Egender, Emma Greenwell, Brendan McCarthy, Cameron Richardson, and Roger Aaron Brown

Synopsis

On the trail of her missing sister, Charlotte enlists the help of Wayne, an ex-Marine and alcoholic, to infiltrate the Church of One Accord – a community of snake-handlers who risk their lives seeking salvation in the Holy Ghost.

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"I was wondering if I could join your church." What in the heck? A trailer has debuted for a film playing at SXSW this month called Holy Ghost People, directed by one of "The Butcher Brothers." It's kind of a wilder cult horror-thriller about a girl, played by Emma Greenwell, who goes looking for her sister and ends up at the "Church of One Accord" in the mountains, a snake handling creep town where shit gets crazy real quick. I can't even call this a crazier Martha Marcy May Marlene because it looks like it goes different places, but damn. Also stars Joe Egender, Brendan McCarthy, Cameron Richardson, Don Harvey. Watch the first SXSW promo trailer for Mitchell Altieri's Holy Ghost People, originally from Deadline: Synopsis from the SXSW line-up: On the trail of her missing sister, Charlotte (Emma Greenwell) enlists the help of Wayne (Brendan McCarthy), an ex-Marine and alcoholic,...

Mitchell Altieri (one half of The Butcher Brothers, The Hamiltons) sits solo in the director's chair for Holy Ghost People, a new thriller "wild world of Appalachian snake handling churches." The film is debuting at SXSW next month and Deadline landed the trailer which you'll find after the jump.

In this psychological thriller, nineteen-year old Charlotte enlists the help of alcoholic ex-Marine Wayne to find her estranged sister who has gone missing deep in the Appalachian Mountains. Their search leads them to the Church of One Accord and an enigmatic snake-handling preacher named Brother Billy, who’s devoted congregation of outcasts knowingly risk injury or death seeking salvation in the Holy Ghost. What Wayne and Charlotte uncover during their time on the mountain - about themselves and the nature of faith - will shake them to their core, as the mystery of Charlotte’s sister and her fate unravels…

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Sons of Anarchy‘s Rockmond Dunbar has joined ABC’s Doubt, our sister site Deadline reports.

The legal drama from David Shore (House) centers around Vincent, a former cop-turned-charmingly low-rent lawyer who uses his street smarts and cunning to work the system for his clients while battling his own demons and wooing his ex-wife.

Dunbar will play Vincent’s former partner on the force and current confidante.

In addition to FX’s Anarchy, Dunbar’s credits include The Game, Terriers and Prison Break.

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Peter Cambor has been cast opposite Krysten Ritter in NBC‘s single-camera comedy pilot Assistance, from Gary Sanchez Prods. and Universal TV. Written by Leslye Headland based on her play, Assistance centers on Nora (Ritter), an idealistic “working girl” assistant who is pulled between her colleague (“work husband”) and her real-life fiance (Cambor) while trying to manage a demanding boss. Cambor, repped by Paradigm, Brillstein Entertainment and Tom Hoberman, plays Jeremy, Nora’s longtime boyfriend, a recent medical school graduate. He has recurred on CBS’ NCIS: La and recently co-starred on TBS’ The Wedding Band. Joe Egender and Melissa Tang have landed leads in Fox‘s single-camera comedy pilot To My Future Assistant. Written by Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Kreamer, Assistant revolves around the assistants at a big New York law firm who band together as a family to help each other cope with the obnoxious overbearing bosses who test...

Writer-director-producer Mitchell Altieri is best known as one half of The Butcher Brothers - a name he shares with Phil Flores - but he leaves his regular nom de plume behind, along with the strict horror focus of the Butchers' work, with his upcoming SXSW selected feature Holy Ghost People. In some ways the shift in credited name is a bit surprising as Flores and regular Butcher collaborator Joe Egender are very much present in the film, but in other ways it makes perfect sense. Because while The Butcher Brothers have become something of a brand, brands can be restrictive when you want to do something a little bit different. And this very much is different, though existing fans will still find plenty of darkness...

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Image Entertainment releases The Frankenstein Theory, written and directed by Andrew Weiner and executive-produced by The Last Exorcism scripters Huck Botko and Andrew Gurland, on VOD and in the theaters listed below March 1. Kris Lemche of Ginger Snaps, Final Destination 3 and My Little Eye, Heather Stephens, Eric Zuckerman, Brian Henderson, Joe Egender, Christine Lakin, Roger Morissey and Timothy V. Murphy star in the documentary-style saga of a professor who leads a film crew to the Arctic Circle, determined to prove that the original Frankenstein is a chronicle of true events. Needless to say, they run into a real monster amidst the frozen wilderness. A DVD follows on March 26; see the trailer below the listings.

Cedar Rapids, Ia: AMC Star Dubuque 18

Charlotte, Nc: AMC Carolina Pavilion 22

Chicago, Il: AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield 20

Columbus, Oh: AMC Easton Town Center 30

Dallas, TX: AMC Grapevine Mills 30

Evansville, Il: AMC Evansville 16

Grand Rapids,...