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Exclusive: Under the radar rom-com 40 Dates and 40 Nights has wrapped production in Houston, with cast including Bailee Madison (Pretty Little Liars), Joel Courtney (The Kissing Booth), Annie Potts (Ghostbusters), Jai Rodriguez (Bros) and Luxy Banner (The Get Together).

The story revolves around Leah Jones (Madison), who is navigating the challenges of dating. Gigi (Potts), her grandmother, bets her a full year’s rent if she can prove love isn’t out there after 40 consecutive dates.

Andy Delaney directs from a script inspired by true events from Sarah “Howie” Howard. Vance Howard is executive producer for Lucky Number 8 Productions. The film is a co-production between Lucky Number 8 and Rebellium Films (Cottonmouth), produced by Randy Wayne and Madison, with co-producers Sandler Weinberg and Sarah Howard.

Supporting cast includes Jack Schumacher, Eric Nelsen, Bethany Geaber, Mia Challis, Sterling Knight, Mark Hapka, Jeremy Culhan and Randy McDowell.

Vance Howard stated: “When I read the script for 40 Dates,...

V/H/S star Hannah Fierman, also known for her role in Chiller TV’s ‘Siren’, is featured in both the first look photos and the new look throwback inspired poster that have dropped for E.B. Hughes latest film Wrong Way Out starring SAG nominee Stelio Savante,and Randy McDowell.

Wrong Way Out’

Written and directed by former Nicholl Fellowships finalist E.B. Hughes, ‘Wrong Way Out’ was originally titled ‘24 Hours Of Mayhem’. The synopsis reads as follows: Set in a sleepy seashore town, following a gruesome murder, the crime thriller follows Max Crane (Stelio Savante), a tightly wound, grizzled detective, as he attempts to solve a crime with no leads, within 24 Hours.

Wrong Way Out’

Produced through the EBFilms banner by E.B Hughes, ‘Wrong Way Out’ is executive produced by Clementine Bentley and Michael Pagnotta. In addition to Savante, McDowell and Fierman, the rest of the cast also includes...

First-look images for the upcoming E.B. Hughes‘ Wrong Way Out (formerly known as 24 Hours of Mayhem) have been revealed by EBFilms. The first look images reveal most of the lead cast of the film.

Written and directed by Nicholl Fellowships finalist E.B. Hughes, Wrong Way Out stars Stelio Savante (What Remains) in the lead role with Deborah Twiss (Kick-Ass), Corin Nemec (Dead Man’s Hand), Hannah Fierman (V/H/S), Randy McDowell (I Can Only Imagine), and Bradford Haynes (Paradise City) starring in supporting roles.

“Set in a sleepy seashore town, following a gruesome murder, the film follows Max Crane (Stelio Savante), a tightly wound, grizzled detective, as he attempts to solve a crime with no leads, within 24 Hours.”

Wrong Way Out was shot in New Jersey and is executive produced by Clementine Bentley and Michael Pagnotta, and produced by E.B. Hughes.

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Kick-Ass’s Deborah Twiss Joins Stelio Savante in Nicholl Fellowships Finalist’s ‘24 Hours Of Mayhem’ Deborah Twiss (Kick Ass) has joined SAG award nominee Stelio Savante (What Remains), Corin Nemec (Dead Man’s Hand), Hannah Fierman (V/H/S), Randy McDowell (I Can Only Imagine) and Bradford Haynes (Paradise City) in the cast of the thriller 24 Hours Of Mayhem by former Nicholl Fellowships finalist & award winning filmmaker E.B. Hughes’ (The Long …

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Deborah Twiss (Kick Ass) has joined SAG award nominee Stelio Savante (What Remains), Corin Nemec (Dead Man’s Hand), Hannah Fierman (V/H/S), Randy McDowell (I Can Only Imagine) and Bradford Haynes (Paradise City) in the cast of the thriller 24 Hours Of Mayhem by former Nicholl Fellowships finalist & award winning filmmaker E.B. Hughes‘.

Set in a sleepy seashore town, following a gruesome murder, the film follows Max Crane (Stelio Savante), a tightly wound, grizzled detective, as he attempts to solve a crime with no leads, within 24 Hours.

24 Hours Of Mayhem is being shot on location in New Jersey and is executive produced by Clementine Bentley and Michael Pagnotta, and produced by E.B. Hughes.

Twiss is repped by Roger Paul Talent & Stein Entertainment Group, Savante is with Exclusive Artists Agency & Opus Entertainment, Nemec is repped by Endorse Management Group, Fierman is with People Store, and McDowell is repped by Linda McAlister Talent.

Deborah Twiss, best known for her role in Kick-Ass, has joined the ensemble cast of 24 Hours of Mayhem, a murder mystery film currently in production. The plot centers around a detective in a small seaside town who must solve a gruesome murder within 24 hours, capturing the fast-paced energy of 24 and the atmosphere of Chinatown. The murder mystery genre is currently popular on screen, with audiences eager for both comedic and dramatic takes on detectives investigating complex crimes.

The murder mystery genre is staying alive and fresh with 24 Hours of Mayhem, which has added Deborah Twiss to its ensemble cast. Best known for her role as Dave Lizewski's teacher in Matthew Vaughn's acclaimed Kick-Ass adaptation, Twiss has a solid roster of work across her near-three-decade-long filmography. In addition to directing and starring in the upcoming comedy show Crazytown, the star has also appeared in the likes of White Collar, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,...

Stelio Savante Leads Corin Nemec, Hannah Fierman, & Randy McDowell into 24 Hours Of Mayhem Corin Nemec (Dead Man’s Hand, Run Hide Fight) Hannah Fierman (I’ll Be Watching, V/H/S), and Randy McDowell (I Can Only Imagine, Mom’s Night Out) have joined SAG award nominee Stelio Savante (What Remains, Nefarious) in the cast of award winning filmmaker E.B. Hughes’ …

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Santa Isn't Real: "After suffering a brutal attack on Christmas eve, a young woman, Nikki, struggles to convince her friends that the assailant was none other than Ol' Kris Kringle. When Santa returns to terrorize the group in their remote cabin the next Christmas, Nikki and her friends must overcome disbelief as they fight to stay alive."

Written and Directed by: Zac Locke (The Voyeurs, Black Christmas) Country of Origin: USA Language: English Genre: Horror Distributor: XYZ Films Run Time: 76 minutes Cast: Scarlett Sperduto, Dana Millican, Kaya Coleman

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The Cello: "Like many musicians, accomplished Saudi cellist Nasser (Samer Ismail) has aspirations for greatness, though he feels like he’s held back by the old, dilapidated instrument he’s forced to play. When Nasser is offered the chance to take possession of a gorgeous red cello by a mysterious shop owner (Tobin Bell), he finds new inspiration both for his playing and for his composing.

Corin Nemec Hannah Fierman, and Randy McDowell have joined SAG award nominee Stelio Savante in the cast of award-winning filmmaker E.B. Hughes‘ thriller, 24 Hours Of Mayhem.

Set in a sleepy seashore town, following a gruesome murder, the film follows Max Crane (Stelio Savante), a tightly wound, grizzled detective, as he attempts to solve a crime with no leads, within 24 Hours.

Written and directed by Nicholl Fellowships Finalist E.B. Hughes, the film will be shot on location in New Jersey. The lead cast is rounded out by Randy McDowell and Bradford Haynes.

24 Hours Of Mayhem is executive produced by Clementine Bentley and Michael Pagnotta, and produced by E.B. Hughes.

Nemec is repped by Endorse Management Group, Fierman is with People Store, McDowell is repped by Linda McAlister Talent, and Savante is with Exclusive Artists Agency and Opus Entertainment.

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The Dance of the Dead episode of Best Horror Movie You Never Saw was Written by Cody Hamman, Narrated by Jason Hewlett, Edited by Juan Jimenez, Produced by John Fallon and Tyler Nichols, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.

Did you ever wonder what it would be like if the zombie apocalypse coincided with prom night? The dead rising from their graves, calling out for brains. Disrupting the school event that’s supposed to be a great, memorable moment in a teen’s life. That’s what happens in the 2008 film Dance of the Dead (watch it Here). Which would have been a great sequel to The Return of the Living Dead if it were part of that franchise. And if you haven’t seen it, it’s definitely The Best Horror Movie You Never Saw.

Although Dance of the Dead was released in 2008, the first draft of the screenplay was written eleven years earlier.

And now we’ve arrived at the end of the calendar year. As the final push for year-end viewing continues at a furious pace, some of the last unknown films of 2016 will finally make their way to audiences. To help focus your viewing choices, here is a list of films opening throughout the coming weeks, separated into categories of wide and limited runs. (Synopses are provided by festivals and distributors.)

If you’re interested in what still might be in a theater near you, check out our November Release Guide. For those curious what 2017 might bring, you can also visit our calendar page, which has releases through the beginning of the new year.

Happy watching!

Week of December 2 Wide

Incarnate

Director: Brad Peyton

Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Carice van Houten, Catalina Sandino Moreno, David Mazouz, John Pirruccello, Keir O’Donnell, Matthew Nable

Synopsis: A scientist with the ability to enter the...

Adapted from the segment “Amateur Night” from anthology film V/H/S, Gregg Bishop‘s SiREN intrigued me mainly because he didn’t create the original. That’s how impactful producers felt this vignette proved, enough to spark interest for an expansion beyond its creative team. David Bruckner — the source material’s director and co-writer with Nicholas Tecosky — stayed on as an executive producer while working second unit, ultimately passing the baton to Bishop in order to focus on his own feature Southbound. In that respect this project could be labeled as a full-fledged remake with screenwriters Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski crafting an entirely new mythology. They saw Lily (Hannah Fierman) as more than a succubus wreaking havoc upon co-eds. They saw a feral siren desperate to escape from underneath an entrepreneurial occultist’s thumb.

I’d argue that the enigmatic Mr. Nyx (Justin Welbron) steals the spotlight from...

The new horror thriller film “SiREN” asks the question, “How far off the rails can a bachelor party go?” The answer is pretty far, especially if there’s a predator on the loose. The film follows an apprehensive groom-to-be Jonah (Chase Williamson) whose last hurrah before tying the knot turns nightmarish when he frees a seemingly innocent girl from a supernatural sex club. Her ruthless handler will stop at nothing to recapture his prize, but while Jonah struggles to rescue the girl, he soon discovers that she is a dangerous fabled predator that has chosen him as her mate. “SiREN” co-stars Justin Welborn (“The Final Destination”), Michael Aaron Milligan (“The Last Heist”), Hayes Mercure (“Mascots”), Randy McDowell (“Paranormal Activity”) and Hannah Fierman (“American Hell”). Watch an exclusive clip below.

Read More: ‘SiREN’ Trailer: Feature Adaptation of ‘V/H/S’ Segment Is Like a Horror ‘Hangover’

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Chiller Films will be releasing the original film SiREN in Theaters on December 2nd and on VOD, Digital HD and DVD on December 6th. The film was directed by Gregg Bishop and stars Chase Williamson, Justin Welborn, Michael Aaron Milligan, Hayes Mercure, Randy McDowell and Hannah Fierman. Director: Gregg Bishop Writers: Based on a …

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"No man can resist her..." Chiller Films has released a trailer for the new horror thriller SiREN, adapted from one of the segments in the original V/H/S horror anthology film. SiREN is a feature length version of the segment about the woman who two guys hire for a bachelor party, who turns out to be a crazy monster. You'll know exactly which one this is, as it was one of the best segments from the original V/H/S. SiREN stars Hannah Fierman as Lily, plus Chase Williamson, Justin Welborn, Michael Aaron Milligan, Hayes Mercure, Randy McDowell and Lindsey Garrett. It's cool to see them turning that one part of V/H/S into a full-length film, I'm just not sure if this is going to be too cheesy or just the right amount of creepy. There's all kinds of weird stuff going on in this, but I...

A bachelor party takes a deadly turn in the official trailer for SiREN, the new film from Gregg Bishop (Dance of the Dead) that's based on David Bruckner's short film from V/H/S.

Synopsis: "Siren is a horror-thriller about Jonah, an apprehensive groom-to-be whose bachelor party turns into a nightmare when he frees a seemingly innocent victimized girl locked up in a supernatural sex club. Her ruthless handler and proprietor of the sex club will stop at nothing to recapture his prize. Jonah struggles to rescue the girl only to discover it is he who needs to be rescued as he comes to the realization that she is a dangerous fabled predator who has chosen him as her prize."

Written by Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski and based on a short film by David Bruckner, SiREN was directed by Gregg Bishop and stars Chase Williamson, Justin Welborn, Michael Aaron Milligan,...

Revenge of the pumpkins, indeed! Picking up where the story left off in the very first issue, Blood & Gourd #2: Escape from Henderson Farms will be released next Wednesday, September 7th. Also in today’s Horror Highlights: a new clip from Chiller Films’ Siren and a new trailer and official poster for Somnus.

Blood & Gourd #2 Cover Art & Release Details: Press Release: “It’s Devil’s Night in Olympia, Wa- and out at Henderson Farms, the festivities are reaching a crescendo. Young and old have gathered to pick their own pumpkin, drink hot apple cider, and partake in the usual pumpkin farm fare. However, something has awakened from deep within the fertile soil. After years of abuse and humiliation, the pumpkins… are ready to pick us. You can beg! You can plead! You can scream! But these Hell’s lanterns are lit only with the burning desire to watch. You. Die!

Sirens would draw Greek sailors to their doom, with their beautiful voices. Now, at least one inhabits director Gregg Bishop (V/H/S Viral) and David Bruckner's upcoming horror feature Siren. Developed from Bruckner's short film "Amateur Night," Jonah rescues a girl, from a supernatural sex club. But, she proves more than he can handle. The film stars: Chase Williamson (John Dies at the End), Justin Welborn (The Final Destination), Michael Aaron Milligan, Hayes Mercure, and Randy McDowell. An early clip from Siren is hosted here. The clip shows Jonah (Williamson) and the Siren (Hannah Fierman) in a bathroom. Both characters are hounded by a masked, knife wielding man. Jonah cowers as the Siren attacks. And, the results are gruesome. Siren is slated for a December launch. The film will see a few theatres this December 2nd. On December 6th, the film will be launched on VOD and on DVD.

Based on the original V/H/S short by David Bruckner, about a group of revelers who try to take advantage of a girl only to discover themselves at her mercy, Siren takes that idea to feature length.

film stars Chase Williamson (The Guest, John Dies at the End), Justin Welborn (The Final Destination), Michael Aaron Milligan, Hayes Mercure, Randy McDowell (Elvis), Hannah Fierman (V/H/S).

Siren is directed by Gregg Bishop ( [Continued ...]...

In today’s Horror Highlights, we have a poster for Nikhil Bhagat’s As They Continue to Fall, a new short film written by C. Robert Cargill (Doctor Strange, Sinister) that premieres this fall. We also have Blu-ray / DVD release details for Siren and Satanic.

Poster and Details for As They Continue to Fall: As They Continue to Fall was directed by Nikhil Bhagat from a screenplay by C. Robert Cargill (Doctor Strange, Sinister). The atmospheric and intriguing short film will be released this fall, and we’ll be sure to share it with Daily Dead readers.

“From a writer of Marvel’s Doctor Strange comes a film about an aging drifter that hunts fallen angels in a city collapsing into ruins.”

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Siren Screenings and Release Details: “Chiller Films will be releasing Siren in theaters on December 2nd, 2016 and on VOD, Digital HD, and DVD December 6th.

The film stars Chase Williamson (The Guest,...

Chiller Films will be releasing the horror-thriller Siren in theaters on December 2, 2016 and on VOD, Digital HD and DVD December 6th.

The film stars Chase Williamson (The Guest, John Dies at the End), Justin Welborn (The Final Destination), Michael Aaron Milligan (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), Hayes Mercure (Mascots), Randy McDowell (Elvis), Hannah Fierman (V/H/S) and directed by Gregg Bishop (V/H/S Viral).

Check out the full details and synopsis below.

From The Press Release

Siren will be screening at the Wizard World Comic Con in Chicago this weekend on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. at the Muvico Rosemont and then at Frightfest in London on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Discovery Screen Two.

Title: Siren

In Theaters: December 2, 2016

Director: Gregg Bishop

Writer: Based on a short by David Bruckner. Written by Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski

Cast: Chase Williamson, Justin Welborn, Michael Aaron Milligan,...

Ben Peyser and Scott Rutherford Talk Ghost Team One, in theaters this Friday

This Halloween will be the first time in five years that a Paranormal Activity movie hasn't been in theaters. If you're missing the demon, Paramount still has you covered with the found footage thriller Ghost Team One, which isn't just packed full of crazy horror, but also serves up some of the funniest jokes seen on screen this year. It perfectly captures the tension and terror of a Paranormal Activity movie. But it also does something that franchise fails to do. It gives us characters we actually care about and a story that isn't completely reliant on the next jump scare.

We're going to say it: Ghost Team One is better than all four of the previous Paranormal Activity movies combined! And we'd much rather see Ghost Team Two at this point than Ghostbusters 3.

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Paramount Pictures has announced a special single night triple-feature of all three Paranormal Activity films back-to-back, only at Regal Cinemas. The films will be played in chronological order, beginning with the most recent Paranormal Activity 3, followed by Paranormal Activity and finishing with Paranormal Activity 2.

The event will be happening tomorrow night, October 28th and will cost the same as a single ticket.

The triple-feature will be playing at select theaters below:

Regal E-Walk (New York, NY)

Regal Ontario Palace (Ontario, CA)

Regal La Live (Los Angeles, CA)

Regal Kaufman Astoria (Astoria, NY)

Regal Fresno Stadium (Fresno, CA)

Regal Irvine Spectrum (Irvine, CA)

Regal Marq*e Stadium (Houston, TX)

Regal Atlantic Station (Atlanta, Ga)

Regal City North (Chicago, Il)

Regal Laguna Village (Sacramento, CA)

Regal Cielo Vista (San Antonio, TX)

Paranormal Activity was released September 25th, 2009 and stars Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs, Amber Armstrong, Ashley Palmer, Crystal Cartwright,...

It was announced earlier this month that Rob Zombie is set to make The Lords of Salem his next directorial feature. The witch-themed horror thriller will start shooting this spring, with Paranormal Activity's Jason Blum, Oren Peli, and Steven Schneider producing.

The Lords of Salem is based on a song from Rob Zombie's 2006 album Educated Horses, and it chronicles four witches from the 1692 Salem witch trial who are secretly burned at the stake, later arriving in present day Massachusetts to seek their revenge.

Rob Zombie was originally going to make the grim biker exploitation drama Rob Zombie's Tyrannosaurus Rex as his next feature after Halloween II. He then toyed around with making a second The Blob remake. But he put both of those on hold for The Lords of Salem.

Rob Zombie recently spoke about all three projects, offering new details on his plans for The Lords of Salem,...

Paranormal Activity 2's Vivis Cortez talks about playing the maid Martine, Paranormal Activity 3 and more.

When the Paranormal Activity hit theaters in October 2009, it took the country by storm, raking in a massive $104.7 million at the box office, from just a $15,000 budget, making it one of the most profitable studio movies of all time. Just a year later, Paranormal Activity 2 hit theaters and proved this franchise had staying power, taking in an impressive $84.7 million off a slightly-larger $2.75 million budget. Paranormal Activity 2 also introduced us to a new set of characters, one of whom is Martine, portrayed by Vivis Cortez, a housemaid that has experience with supernatural entities.

Paranormal Activity 2 will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on February 8 and I recently had the chance to speak with Vivis Cortez on the phone about her experiences working on the sequel. Here's what she had to say.

In an interesting twist of events, Paramount Pictures has authorized a series of overseas sequels based on last year's surprise hit Paranormal Activity. Here, we will get the continuing adventures of the San Diego demon in Paranormal Activity 2, which hits American cinemas on October 22nd. Then, in December of this year, Japan will release its own parallel sequel entitled Paranormal Activity: Tokyo Night, which takes place in the same universe as the original Paranormal Activity. The movie is directed by Toshikazu Nagae, and centers around a traveling college student who visits San Diego during the summer and brings this malicious spirit back home with him to Tokyo. The film doesn't currently have a Us release date, but we do have your first look at this terrifying foreign trailer in the clip below:

Paranormal Activity: Tokyo Night

Paranormal Activity was released September 25th, 2009 and stars Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs,...

Paranormal Activity has become the biggest horror phenomenon in quite some time, and people are calling it the scariest film ever made. As a special Halloween treat, we caught up with the stars behind this terrifying film for an exclusive chat. To watch our video interview with on-screen couple Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat, don't be scared click on the video clip below:

Paranormal Activity is a terrifying supernatural thriller featuring shocking footage of a demonic haunting. Katie and Micah were enjoying a happy, carefree life. Their future looked promising until bizarre events began occurring at night. Katie was no stranger to paranormal phenomena - she had been stalked by a malevolent entity since childhood, and she feared that it had followed her to their new home. They purchased a video camera to find out what was happening at night as they slept. Over the course of three weeks in...

It seems that popular demand is expanding the release of director Oren Peli's Paranormal Activity. In a statement about Paramount Pictures expanding the film Peli said:

I just got some good news from the studio. Because of the high demand it numbers, and the fact that the weekend screenings sold out, Paramount agreed to expand the movie to more cities this weekend. We will be in 20 new cities!

Here they are:

Atlanta, Ga

Chicago, Il

Dallas, TX

DC/Baltimore, MD

Denver, Co

Detroit, Mi

Houston, TX

Los Angeles, CA

Las Vegas, Nv

Miami, Fl

Minneapolis, Mn

New York, NY

Philadelphia, Pa

Phoenix, Az

Sacramento, CA

San Antonio, TX

San Diego, CA

San Francisco, CA

San Jose, CA

Tampa, Fl

If you don't see your city listed here you can visit the Paranormal Activity website and demand that it play there.

Paranormal Activity is a terrifying supernatural thriller featuring shocking footage of a demonic haunting.

Apple has just debuted the new trailer for Paranormal Activity, which will be released in theaters on September 25 in limited release. Click below to catch a glimpse of one of the most talked-about horror films of the year.

Paranormal Activity stars Micah Sloat, Katie Featherston, Mark Fredrichs, Amber Armstrong, Tim Piper, Randy McDowell and will hit theaters on September 25 in limited release.

Paramount Pictures has announced new release dates for some of its upcoming fall films. First up is Oren Peli's supernatural thriller Paranormal Activity, which is scheduled to hit select theaters on September 25th. Paranormal Activity is a terrifying supernatural thriller featuring shocking footage of a demonic haunting. Katie and Micah were enjoying a happy, carefree life. Their future looked promising until bizarre events began occurring at night. Katie was no stranger to paranormal phenomena. She had been stalked by a malevolent entity since childhood, and she feared that it had followed her to their new home. They purchased a video camera to find out what was happening at night as they slept. Over the course of three weeks in September & October of 2006, they ran nightly surveillance and captured indelible proof on home video, which has been edited into the feature film Paranormal Activity, which stars Micah Sloat, Katie Featherston,...

Title: Dance of the Dead (2007) Starring Jared Kusnitz, Grayson Chadwick, Chandler Darby, Carissa Capobianco, Randy McDowell, Justin Welborn and Mark Oliver Produced by Bleiberg Entertainment, Bishop Entertainment and Compound B Written by Joe Ballarini Directed by Gregg Bishop Score: Technical: 100, Story: 97, Acting: 99, Overall: 99 When I first found out about Dance of the Dead, I said to myself, “Oh great, another zombie movie.” But once I watched the trailer for it, I actually thought it looked pretty good. When it came to DVD Tuesday, my suspicion and anticipation had grown to a ridiculous level, so I went out and purchased it. Honestly, I’m not horribly upset I did, but I was a tad let down. It’s the night of Coosa High School’s prom, [...]...