Look out! Here come two A.I.P. horror pix from the soggy end of the Poe cycle: the first features Jason Robards, an impressive cast and a disorganized storyline. The second is an almost-good Lovecraft horror with interesting performances from Dean Stockwell and Sandra Dee. Murders in the Rue Morgue and The Dunwich Horror Blu-ray Color Scream Factory Street Date March 29, 2016 / 26.99
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
Scream Factory's new double feature disc finishes off two different American-International horror series. The first picture is the last fright film made for the company by the directing and writing team of Gordon Hessler and Christopher Wicking. It's no gem, but it's a lot more interesting on a second viewing. The second is the company's final try to make that old joker H.P. Lovecraft into a filmic horror icon, like Edgar Allan Poe. It has a lot going for it, but also its own set of problems.
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
Scream Factory's new double feature disc finishes off two different American-International horror series. The first picture is the last fright film made for the company by the directing and writing team of Gordon Hessler and Christopher Wicking. It's no gem, but it's a lot more interesting on a second viewing. The second is the company's final try to make that old joker H.P. Lovecraft into a filmic horror icon, like Edgar Allan Poe. It has a lot going for it, but also its own set of problems.
- 3/8/2016
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Fans of the Twilight franchise will recall Ali Faulkner as Bianca, a human who delivered a message to vampire lawmakers the Volturi in Breaking Dawn Part 1.
Now she enters another shadowy and sinister world in new film The Secret Village, currently shooting in The Berkshires, Massachusetts.
The Secret Village is a psychological thriller that follows Greg, (Jonathan Bennett) an unsuccessful screenwriter, and Rachel, (Ali Faulkner) a beautiful journalist, as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village.
They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. (For those that don't know, ergot is a toxic fungus that grows on rye and can cause convulsions, hallucinations, delirium, psychosis and other symptoms; it's believed by many to be the scientific explanation for witchcraft).
But the cult activity has been kept a secret by the locals (Stelio Savante...
Now she enters another shadowy and sinister world in new film The Secret Village, currently shooting in The Berkshires, Massachusetts.
The Secret Village is a psychological thriller that follows Greg, (Jonathan Bennett) an unsuccessful screenwriter, and Rachel, (Ali Faulkner) a beautiful journalist, as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village.
They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. (For those that don't know, ergot is a toxic fungus that grows on rye and can cause convulsions, hallucinations, delirium, psychosis and other symptoms; it's believed by many to be the scientific explanation for witchcraft).
But the cult activity has been kept a secret by the locals (Stelio Savante...
- 5/22/2012
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
Here at TheMoviePool we like to talk about all aspects of filmmaking and movie news. To that end, we have Indie Beat where we highlight some of the latest news, trailers, and PR releases from the indie filmmaker scene. So if you're an independent filmmaker and want some coverage on our site, be sure to drop us a line.
Today in Indie Beat, we're revisiting The Secret Village where we just received the first images and poster from the film which is currently filming right now:
"The Secret Village" is a psychological thriller that follows G reg, (Jonathan Bennett) an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel, (Ali Faulkner) a beautiful journalist as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village. They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a...
Today in Indie Beat, we're revisiting The Secret Village where we just received the first images and poster from the film which is currently filming right now:
"The Secret Village" is a psychological thriller that follows G reg, (Jonathan Bennett) an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel, (Ali Faulkner) a beautiful journalist as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village. They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a...
- 5/21/2012
- by feeds@themoviepool.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Here at TheMoviePool we like to talk about all aspects of filmmaking and movie news. To that end, we have Indie Beat where we highlight some of the latest news, trailers, and PR releases from the indie filmmaker scene. So if you're an independent filmmaker and want some coverage on our site, be sure to drop us a line.
Today in Indie Beat, we're revisiting The Secret Village where we just received the first images and poster from the film which is currently filming right now:
"The Secret Village" is a psychological thriller that follows G reg, (Jonathan Bennett) an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel, (Ali Faulkner) a beautiful journalist as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village. They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a...
Today in Indie Beat, we're revisiting The Secret Village where we just received the first images and poster from the film which is currently filming right now:
"The Secret Village" is a psychological thriller that follows G reg, (Jonathan Bennett) an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel, (Ali Faulkner) a beautiful journalist as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village. They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a...
- 5/21/2012
- by feeds@themoviepool.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Here at TheMoviePool we like to talk about all aspects of filmmaking and movie news. To that end, we have Indie Beat where we highlight some of the latest news, trailers, and PR releases from the indie filmmaker scene. So if you're an independent filmmaker and want some coverage on our site, be sure to drop us a line.
Today in Indie Beat, we're revisiting The Secret Village where we just received the first images and poster from the film which is currently filming right now:
"The Secret Village" is a psychological thriller that follows G reg, (Jonathan Bennett) an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel, (Ali Faulkner) a beautiful journalist as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village. They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a...
Today in Indie Beat, we're revisiting The Secret Village where we just received the first images and poster from the film which is currently filming right now:
"The Secret Village" is a psychological thriller that follows G reg, (Jonathan Bennett) an unsuccessful screenwriter and Rachel, (Ali Faulkner) a beautiful journalist as they research an outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village. They rent a house together and start to uncover a secret about ergot poisoning that has affected this village for years. But the cult activity has been kept a...
- 5/21/2012
- by feeds@themoviepool.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Here at TheMoviePool we like to talk about all aspects of filmmaking and movie news. To that end, we now have Indie Beat where we'll highlight some of the latest news, trailers, and PR releases from the indie filmmaker scene. So if you're an independent filmmaker and want some coverage on our site, be sure to drop us a line.
Today's news comes from Midnight Friends' Films who are going into production on a psychological thriller titled, The Secret Village, in the form of some casting news, as well as a quick synopsis for the film:
Jonathan Bennett enters ‘The Secret Village’
Psychological Thriller begins Massachusetts shoot.
Jonathan Bennett (Pawn, Van Wilder: Freshman Year, Mean Girls), Ali Faulkner (Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn), Stelio Savante (A Million Colours, Starship Troopers Marauder, My Super Ex Girlfriend) and Richard Riehle (Bridesmaids, A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas) are toplining the psychological thril ler ‘The...
Today's news comes from Midnight Friends' Films who are going into production on a psychological thriller titled, The Secret Village, in the form of some casting news, as well as a quick synopsis for the film:
Jonathan Bennett enters ‘The Secret Village’
Psychological Thriller begins Massachusetts shoot.
Jonathan Bennett (Pawn, Van Wilder: Freshman Year, Mean Girls), Ali Faulkner (Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn), Stelio Savante (A Million Colours, Starship Troopers Marauder, My Super Ex Girlfriend) and Richard Riehle (Bridesmaids, A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas) are toplining the psychological thril ler ‘The...
- 4/30/2012
- by feeds@themoviepool.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
We've got more casting news from The Secret Village camp. They've added a few impressive names, with films like Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Part 1, Starship Troopers and Bridesmaids under their belts.
The Secret Village is directed by Swampy Kandan and produced by Ranganath. Christopher Holmes, who brings experience with films such as Rocky 2, Donnie Brasco and The Patriot is attached as editor. The Secret Village is currently preparing to begin filming in Massachusetts.
From the Press Release
Midnight Friends Films announces that Jonathan Bennett (Pawn, Van Wilder: Freshman Year, Mean Girls), Ali Faulkner (pictured; Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn), Stelio Savante (A Million Colours, Starship Troopers Marauder, Poe) and Richard Riehle (Bridesmaids, A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas) are headlining the cast of the psychological thriller The Secret Village.
The Secret Village follows two strangers that rent a house in order to research a mysterious outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village.
The Secret Village is directed by Swampy Kandan and produced by Ranganath. Christopher Holmes, who brings experience with films such as Rocky 2, Donnie Brasco and The Patriot is attached as editor. The Secret Village is currently preparing to begin filming in Massachusetts.
From the Press Release
Midnight Friends Films announces that Jonathan Bennett (Pawn, Van Wilder: Freshman Year, Mean Girls), Ali Faulkner (pictured; Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn), Stelio Savante (A Million Colours, Starship Troopers Marauder, Poe) and Richard Riehle (Bridesmaids, A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas) are headlining the cast of the psychological thriller The Secret Village.
The Secret Village follows two strangers that rent a house in order to research a mysterious outbreak of mass hysteria in a small village.
- 4/29/2012
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
A new psychological thriller named “The Secret Village” has begun shooting in Massachusetts. The Midnight Friends Films thriller is being directed by Swamy Kandan and is being produced by Sridhar Ranganath. Editing the film will be Christopher Holmes, who has worked on “The Patriot,” “Rocky 2″ and “Donnie Brasco.” “The Secret Village” stars Jonathan Bennett (“Pawn,” “Van Wilder: Freshman Year,” “Mean Girls”), Ali Faulkner (“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 1″), Stelio Savante (“A Million Colours,” “Starship Troopres Marauder” and “My Super Ex-Girlfriend) and Richard Riehle (“Bridesmaids,” “A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas”). The film “follows two strangers that rent a house in ordre to research a mysterious outbreak of mass [ Read More ]...
- 4/28/2012
- by monique
- ShockYa
Although Kristen Stewart recently flew to Budapest to be with her rumored boyfriend Robert Pattinson for her birthday, the Bella Swan of "Twilight" series attended third day of 2010 Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival in Indio, California with him being no where to be seen.
"She was with her brother and a few friends," a source told E! Online. "She stayed about 30 minutes in between catching shows." The 20-year-old star had to attend the event without the 23-year-old actor escorting her because of his filming schedule.
Hitting the festival, Kristen was seen sporting a black t-shirt which sleeves she rolled and tucking her hair up into a La Dodgers hat. The "Adventureland" actress later showed up at the Lacoste Pool Party which was held at a private home where DJs Chris Holmes and Ana Calderon entertained partygoers.
Kristen's mood was "fun and mellow" as she danced at the party, a source told the site.
"She was with her brother and a few friends," a source told E! Online. "She stayed about 30 minutes in between catching shows." The 20-year-old star had to attend the event without the 23-year-old actor escorting her because of his filming schedule.
Hitting the festival, Kristen was seen sporting a black t-shirt which sleeves she rolled and tucking her hair up into a La Dodgers hat. The "Adventureland" actress later showed up at the Lacoste Pool Party which was held at a private home where DJs Chris Holmes and Ana Calderon entertained partygoers.
Kristen's mood was "fun and mellow" as she danced at the party, a source told the site.
- 4/20/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Kristen Stewart spotted chillin at Coachella Music Festival yesterday. According to celebrity-gossip.net, "Twilight Saga" movie star Kristen Stewart was spotted chillin and hangin out at the Coachella Valley Arts and Music festival yesterday afternoon in Indio, California. They say she went to a Lacoste pool party at a private home where DJs Chris Holmes and Ana Calderon entertained partygoers. She dressed pretty casual,sporting a black shirt,blue jeans,cool sun glasses,and a black baseball cap.
- 4/19/2010
- by Andre@ontheflix
- OnTheFlix
The 2010 Coachella summer music festival has been wrapped on Sunday, April 18 and Kristen Stewart did not want to miss the event. The "Twilight" beauty was spotted among celebrities attending the last day of the star-studded event held in Indio, California.
On the picture obtained by Just Jared Jr., she was spotted hitting the Lacoste Pool Party at a private home where DJs Chris Holmes and Ana Calderon entertained partygoers. Looking casual in a black T-shirt paired with jeans, Stewart pulled in her long hair and kept it under a black cap.
Katy Perry and Kate Bosworth, who had come to the festival the day before, once again attended the event. Perry who appeared solo without her boyfriend Russell Brand was seen having a chat with Dita Von Teese for a while before they parted ways.
On the third day of the festival, Lindsay Lohan, Anne Hathaway, Eli Roth, Kate Hudson...
On the picture obtained by Just Jared Jr., she was spotted hitting the Lacoste Pool Party at a private home where DJs Chris Holmes and Ana Calderon entertained partygoers. Looking casual in a black T-shirt paired with jeans, Stewart pulled in her long hair and kept it under a black cap.
Katy Perry and Kate Bosworth, who had come to the festival the day before, once again attended the event. Perry who appeared solo without her boyfriend Russell Brand was seen having a chat with Dita Von Teese for a while before they parted ways.
On the third day of the festival, Lindsay Lohan, Anne Hathaway, Eli Roth, Kate Hudson...
- 4/19/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Making her way back to the States, Kristen Stewart turned up on day three of the annual Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival in Indio, California on Sunday (April 18).
Looking casual cute, the Bella Swan babe hit up the Lacoste pool party at a private home where DJs Chris Holmes and Ana Calderon entertained partygoers.
According to festival officials, the 3-day Coachella event was completely sold out with the attendance record shattering previous years numbers.
Meanwhile, the lineup of today's bands was nothing short of amazing as B.O.B, Gorillaz, De La Soul, Julian Casablancas, Little Boots and many more rocked it out at the annual music extravaganza.
Looking casual cute, the Bella Swan babe hit up the Lacoste pool party at a private home where DJs Chris Holmes and Ana Calderon entertained partygoers.
According to festival officials, the 3-day Coachella event was completely sold out with the attendance record shattering previous years numbers.
Meanwhile, the lineup of today's bands was nothing short of amazing as B.O.B, Gorillaz, De La Soul, Julian Casablancas, Little Boots and many more rocked it out at the annual music extravaganza.
- 4/19/2010
- GossipCenter
Kristen Stewart is just like Britney Spears. Ok, we kid. But, like the pop princess did last weekend, Ms. Twilight is headed for the scorchin' California desert in a few days… I hear Stewart and her New Moon/Runaways costar Dakota Fanning are planning a trip to the Coachella Music Festival. Their itinerary apparently includes a stop at the Lacoste pool party on Saturday at a private estate in Indio, Calif. DJs Chris Holmes and Ana Calderon will be spinning the tunes. Other celebs expected include Stewart's Into the Wild costar Emile Hirsch, Rachel Bilson and Lake Bell. We doubt this will happen, but we're hoping Stewart and Fanning plan to show off some of their...
- 4/14/2010
- E! Online
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