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Rogue River (V)

Struggling with the recent death of her father, Mara sets off on a solitary journey to Oregon’s Rogue River to scatter his remains. When Mara’s car gets towed, she accepts a ride from Jon Wall, an affable redneck type, mourning the death of his young daughter. A quick detour leads them to Jon’s beautiful cabin deep in the woods where his wife Lea quickly captivates Mara as they find solace in the shared grief of their own personal tragedies.

But all is not as it seems on the picturesque Rogue River. Mara’s world soon devolves into a harrowing nightmare as she fights for survival in the dark and violent world of Jon and Lea. A nightmare shockingly unfolds into a spine-tingling crescendo of terror that will drag Mara into the most twisted recesses of the human psyche…

TV: Horror Icon Lin Shaye Heads To “Hell” As Gramma Ethel

Insidious and A Nightmare on Elm Street‘s Lin Shaye (pictured below right) will be joining horror icons Bill Moseley and Michael Berryman in the new TV Series Pilot “Hell Hunters”, created by Lawrence Donini and directed by Jourdan McClure, says a press release.

Known for some of the most prolific and horrific characters of all time, Lin Shaye will be playing her most terrifying and grotesque role yet; as the disgustingly demented grandmother of young Hazard, Gramma Ethel.

Written by Donini, “‘Hell Hunters’ is an action/horror crime thriller that tells the story of two young childhood friends, that after reading a horrific comic book, decide to become the murderous vigilante characters in real life.READ MORE

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The Tortured

The perfect marriage of Craig (Metcalfe) and Elise Landry (Christensen) is suddenly shattered when their young son is abducted and murdered. When the killer (Moseley) is brought to trial, he manages to plea bargain his way to a lighter sentence. Utterly outraged by this miscarriage of justice, the grieving parents decide to take matters into their own hands. They capture the murderer, imprison him and subject him to the same monstrous acts he perpetrated upon their defenseless child. The unforeseen consequences, however, challenge their ideas of vengeance, justice and the true nature of evil.

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We Attended ‘The Devil’s Carnival’ Premiere, Here’s What You Can Expect

This past thursday The Devil’s Carnival had its world premiere at the Laemmle Royal Theater in Santa Monica. Before the show a line of gothic carnie cosplayers snaked around the block from the building’s entrance – no doubt fans of Darren Lynn Bousman and his previous cult hit, Repo: The Genetic Opera.

The Devil’s Carnival wasn’t only premiering at the event, it was embarking on a 40 plus date road show that will see it – and members of its cast and crew – traveling the countryside and taking their circus to as many theaters as possible. Whatever you may think of Repo or this film, at least they provide experiences that are impossible to download.

Terrance Zdunich, who co-wrote Repo, also wrote the music for Carnival with Saar Hendelman. Zdunich stars alongside Bill Moseley, Briana Evigan, Emilie Autumn, J. Larose, Alexa Vega, Ogre, Paul Sorvino, Marc Senter, Sean Patrick Flanery and Slipknot’s The Clown.

In the film, “sinners are invited to a theme park where they endure the repetition of their transgressions. What chances do a conniving kleptomaniac, a gullible teenager, and an obsessed father stand when facing their own moral failings? Lucifer and his colorful cast of singing carnies invite you to grab a ticket to The Devil’s Carnival to find out!

Head inside for a rundown of the event and some words from Bousman, Zdunich and the cast. READ MORE

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The Devil’s Carnival (limited)

A 55-minute experimental short about a carnival run by the devil.

In the film, sinners are invited to a theme park where they endure the repetition of their transgressions. What chances do a conniving kleptomaniac, a gullible teenager, and an obsessed father stand when facing their own moral failings? Lucifer and his colorful cast of singing carnies invite you to grab a ticket to The Devil’s Carnival to find out!

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TV: Cast In Talks For Chiller’s ‘Dead Souls’

Back in February we reported that Chiller is gearing up for production on its next direct-to-TV movie.

Remains director Colin Theys reteams with Synthetic Cinema and Chiller for Dead Souls, a telepic adaptation of Michael Laimo’s novel about a teen who inherits his crazy preacher father’s mysterious house. John Doolan, who also adapted Remains, will penned the feature.

Bloody Disgusting learned exclusively today that Jesse James (NOT “the” Jesse James, rather an unknown) is in talks to topline as “Johnny Petrie,” with Bill Moseley (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, The Devil’s Rejects, House of 1,000 Corpses), Magda Apanowicz (Slither, The Butterfly Effect) and Jaiden Kaine (Hellbenders ) also in talks to round out the cast. Nothing has been signed.

Shooting begins this April in Connecticut.

Synthetic Cinema and Chiller’s first was an adaptation of the Steve Nile’s (“30 Days of Night”) graphic novel Remains featuring Lance Reddick (“The Wire”, “Fringe”) and Grant Bowler (“True Blood”).

On his 18th birthday, Johnny Petrie learns he was adopted when he inherits a farm in Maine, abandoned for the 18 years since his natural family died at the hands of his father, the local preacher. Eager for a new life, he leaves home to start over in his new dwelling. However, as he digs into his past, he soon uncovers the horrifying details of his father’s questionable teachings. In …a frightening revelation, he also learns that his return has revived decades-old forces trapped in the home and sets in motion a heart-stopping finale to a ritual that already claimed the lives of his family.

Dead Souls is adapted from the novel by Bram Stoker Award finalist Michael Laimo. READ MORE

Lucifer Sings A Tune In First ‘Devil’s Carnival’ Clip

 Lucifer Sings A Tune In First Devils Carnival Clip

Below we’ve added a new clip from Darren Lynn Bousman’s The Devil’s Carnival, his 55-minute short film experience hitting the road April 5 as a 30-city rock tour turning venues into environments that tie to the movie and that will encourage audience participation. There will also be a 13-song album that gets released.

The clip features Terrance Zdunich (co-creator and star of both Repo! The Genetic Opera and The Devil’s Carnival) as Lucifer, lord of the underworld singing a little tune to Jessica Lowndes.

Terrance Zdunich, who co-wrote Repo, also wrote the music for Carnival with Saar Hendelman. Zdunich stars alongside Taryn Manning, Bill Moseley, Briana Evigan, Emilie Autumn, J. Larose, Alexa Vega, Ogre, Paul Sorvino, Marc Senter, Sean Patrick Flanery and Slipknot’s The Clown.

In the film, “sinners are invited to a theme park where they endure the repetition of their transgressions. What chances do a conniving kleptomaniac, a gullible teenager, and an obsessed father stand when facing their own moral failings? Lucifer and his colorful cast of singing carnies invite you to grab a ticket to The Devil’s Carnival to find out!

Head inside for the clip along with detailed info on the film’s upcoming roadshow! Get your tickets here now! READ MORE

First Ever Official Image From ‘The Devil’s Carnival’ Reveals Terrance Zdunich As Lucifer!

 First Ever Official Image From The Devils Carnival Reveals Terrance Zdunich As Lucifer!

Bloody Disgusting has been given the exclusive first official still from Darren Lynn Bousman’s The Devil’s Carnival, his 55-minute short film experience hitting the road April 5 as a 30-city rock tour turning venues into environments that tie to the movie and that will encourage audience participation. There will also be a 13-song album that gets released.

The first still is the debut of Terrance Zdunich (co-creator and star of both Repo! The Genetic Opera and The Devil’s Carnival) as Lucifer, lord of the underworld!

Terrance Zdunich, who co-wrote Repo, also wrote the music for Carnival with Saar Hendelman. Zdunich stars alongside Taryn Manning, Bill Moseley, Briana Evigan, Emilie Autumn, J. Larose, Alexa Vega, Ogre, Paul Sorvino, Marc Senter, Sean Patrick Flanery and Slipknot’s The Clown.

In the film, “sinners are invited to a theme park where they endure the repetition of their transgressions. What chances do a conniving kleptomaniac, a gullible teenager, and an obsessed father stand when facing their own moral failings? Lucifer and his colorful cast of singing carnies invite you to grab a ticket to The Devil’s Carnival to find out!

Head inside for the image along with detailed info on the film’s upcoming roadshow! Get your tickets here now! READ MORE

Full Trailer For ‘The Devil’s Carnival’ Is Finally Here!

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The first full-length trailer for Darren Lynn Bousman’s The Devil’s Carnival is finally here.

In the film, “sinners are invited to a theme park where they endure the repetition of their transgressions. What chances do a conniving kleptomaniac, a gullible teenager, and an obsessed father stand when facing their own moral failings? Lucifer and his colorful cast of singing carnies invite you to grab a ticket to The Devil’s Carnival to find out!

The 55-minute short will hit the road in April as a 30-city rock tour turning venues into environments that tie to the movie and that will encourage audience participation. There will also be a 13-song album that gets released.

Terrence Zduninch, who co-wrote Repo, also wrote the music for Carnival with Saar Hendelman. Zdunich stars alongside Taryn Manning, Bill Moseley, Briana Evigan, Emilie Autumn, J. Larose, Alexa Vega, Ogre, Paul Sorvino, Marc Senter, Sean Patrick Flanery and Slipknot’s The Clown.

Head inside for the full trailer along with detailed info on the film’s upcoming roadshow! READ MORE

The First Look At Ogre’s ‘The Twin’ In ‘The Devil’s Carnival’

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Darren Lynn Bousman and Terrance Zdunich’s The Devil’s Carnival will be four-walled and taken on the road, Repo style, next month. And now we have a look at Skinny Puppy’s Ogre as “The Twin”.

Bill Mosely, Slipknot’s The Clown, Ivan Moody, Briana Evigan, J. Larose, Alexa Vega, Ogre, Paul Sorvino, Marc Senter, and Sean Patrick Flannery and I’m sure tons of others star in this 55-minute experimental short about a carnival run by the devil.

The Devil’s Carnival is gearing up for a special roadshow! Get your tickets here and hit the jump for the full pic courtesy of Vampire Freaks. READ MORE

‘The Devil’s Carnival’ Hits The Road April 5, Get Your Tickets Now!

*Updated with full press release below.

Director Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II-IV, Repo!, The Barrens, Mother’s Day) and writer/actor Terrance Zdunich invite you to join them on an exclusive nationwide road tour featuring burlesque, special personality meet and greets, Q&A forums, sing-alongs, costume contests, and a whole lot of devilish behavior. Audiences will get to enjoy never-before-seen Repo! The Genetic Opera behind-the-scenes footage and bonus features, and, most notably, an exclusive viewing of the 55-minute episode The Devil’s Carnival!

After collaborating on 2008′s cult hit Repo! The Genetic Opera, Bousman and Zdunich had no where to go but down. ALL THE WAY DOWN TO HELL! Come experience their new musical series, The Devil’s Carnival, about a carnival run by the Devil, starring Emilie Autumn, Dayton Callie, The Blessed Contessa, M. Shawn “clown” Crahan, Briana Evigan, Sean Patrick Flanery, Maggie “Captain Maggot” Lally, J. LaRose, Jessica Lowndes, Mighty Mike, Hannah Minx, Ivan Moody, Bill Moseley, Ogre, Marc Senter, Paul Sorvino, Alexa Vega, and Terrance Zdunich.

Get your tickets right here, right now! READ MORE

Head To Hell This April With ‘The Devil’s Carnival,’ Teaser Trailer!

 Head To Hell This April With The Devils Carnival, Teaser Trailer!

We’ve now scored the first official teaser trailer and shocking release plans for The Devil’s Carnival, Darren Lynn Bousman’s Repo! The Genetic Opera-esque short that’s now in post production. The musical genre film is about a carnival run by the devil.

Having just wrapped principle photography here in Los Angeles, Bousman tells THR that the 55-minute short will hit the road in April (that’s an insanely quick turnaround) as a 30-city rock tour turning venues into environments that tie to the movie and that will encourage audience participation. There will also be a 13-song album that gets released.

Terrence Zduninch, who co-wrote Repo, also wrote the music for Carnival with Saar Hendelman. Zdunich stars alongside Taryn Manning, Bill Moseley, Briana Evigan, Emilie Autumn, J. Larose, Alexa Vega, Ogre, Paul Sorvino, Marc Senter, Sean Patrick Flanery and Slipknot’s The Clown.

Keep an eye on the film’s official website for more soon. Watch the official teaser trailer inside with the full trailer coming this March. Talk below! READ MORE

Check Out Behind The Scenes Footage From ‘The Devil’s Carnival’!

 Check Out Behind The Scenes Footage From The Devils Carnival!

Darren Lynn Bousman and Terrance Zdunich’s The Devil’s Carnival will be four-walled and taken on the road, Repo style, later this year. But you can get a sneak peek right now.

Bill Mosely, Slipknot’s The Clown, Ivan Moody, Briana Evigan, J. Larose, Alexa Vega, Ogre, Paul Sorvino, Marc Senter, and Sean Patrick Flannery and I’m sure tons of others star in this 45-minute experimental short about a carnival run by the devil.

Recently the folks at Inside Horror visited the set and they resurfaced with this brief behind the scenes look and chat with director Darren Lynn Bousman.

Hit the jump to check out the clip! READ MORE

Meet ‘The Devil’s Carnival’s’ Magician (And His Sidekick)!

Repo! The Genetic Opera obsessors dig on yet another character banner from Darren Lynn Bousman and Terrance Zdunich’s The Devil’s Carnival, which displays Bill Moseley as “The Magician” with his sidekick Harry the Hare!

Also starring Emilie Autumn, Slipknot’s The Clown, Ivan Moody, Briana Evigan, J. Larose, Alexa Vega, Ogre, Paul Sorvino, Marc Senter, and Sean Patrick Flanery, The Devil’s Carnival is a 45-minute experimental short about a carnival run by the devil.

Watch the official website for more fun or to interact leading up to the short’s completion. READ MORE

Meet ‘The Devil’s Carnival’s “Painted Doll”

Repo! The Genetic Opera obsessors dig on yet another character banner from Darren Lynn Bousman and Terrance Zdunich’s The Devil’s Carnival, which displays Emilie Autumn as the “Painted Doll.”

Also starring Bill Moseley, Slipknot’s The Clown, Ivan Moody, Briana Evigan, J. Larose, Alexa Vega, Ogre, Paul Sorvino, Marc Senter, and Sean Patrick Flanery, The Devil’s Carnival is a 45-minute experimental short about a carnival run by the devil.

Watch the official website for more fun or to interact leading up to the short’s completion. READ MORE

J. Larose Becomes A “Major” Player In The Devil’s Carnival!

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Seriously, this movie is only going to be 45 minutes long, right? So is it just going to be a bunch of people introducing themselves? We’ll see! Darren Lynn Bousman’s The Devil’s Carnival wrapped shooting a few weeks back but is still making casting announcements. It’s like the Tupac of wrapped movies.

Fans on the official site’s forums already know that the cast now consists of Repo! The Genetic Opera co-creator Terrance Zdunich, as well as Repo! stars Alexa Vega, Ogre (from Skinny Puppy) and Paul Sorvino. Emilie Autumn, Sean Patrick Flanery, Bill Moseley, Briana Evigan, Marc Senter, Slipknot’s “The Clown” and Ivan Moody (from Five Finger Death Punch) are part of the cast also.

Dread Central is now reporting that J. Larose participated in shooting the film as well. He plays a character called “The Major“.

Hit the jump to check out the character poster! READ MORE

Ivan Moody Hops Onto ‘The Devil’s Carnival’ As “The Hobo Clown”!

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Darren Lynn Bousman’s The Devil’s Carnival just wrapped shooting last week. Fans on the official site’s forums already know that the cast now consists of Repo! The Genetic Opera co-creator Terrance Zdunich, as well as Repo! stars Alexa Vega, Ogre (from Skinny Puppy) and Paul Sorvino. Emilie Autumn, Sean Patrick Flanery, Bill Moseley, Briana Evigan, and Marc Senter have all joined the cast as well.

A few days ago we brought you the update that Slipknot’s “The Clown” had been brought in as a character called “The Tamer”. Now, we can report that Five Finger Death Punch singer Ivan Moody plays “The Hobo Clown” in the film.

Hit the jump to check out the character poster! READ MORE

Slipknot’s The Clown Right At Home In ‘The Devil’s Carnival’

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Darren Lynn Bousman’s The Devil’s Carnival just wrapped shooting last week. Fans on the official site’s forums already know that the cast now consists of Repo! The Genetic Opera co-creator Terrance Zdunich, as well as Repo! stars Alexa Vega, Ogre (from Skinny Puppy) and Paul Sorvino. The members also state that Emilie Autumn and Sean Patrick Flanery have also joined previously announced Bill Moseley and Briana Evigan and Marc Senter.

And know we know that Slipknot’s The Clown is playing the part of “The Tamer”. He took to their official site to make the following announcement.

Hey everybody, what’s up. I am driving back from Denver right now with my children because I have been in California for the last couple weeks and that’s why you have not heard from me at all. Reason being I was invited to partake in my very first acting role. I am very honored to have been asked to be a part of this project. The project is called “The Devil’s Carnival”. I play a Character called the tamer. And let me tell you, there is a little Tamer in all of us. It’s always been a dream and a goal for me to try and act in something that is filmed besides music videos. I am very honored to have the opportunity to have worked with so many talented actors and people who are involved in making this production come to life.

Hit the jump to check it out his character sheet! READ MORE

‘The Devil’s Carnival’ Reveals More Character Artwork And Cast Updates

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Darren Lynn Bousman’s The Devil’s Carnivaljust wrapped shooting early Wednesday morning. fans on the official site’s forums already know that the cast now consists of Repo! The Genetic Opera co-creator Terrance Zdunich, as well as Repo! stars Alexa Vega, Ogre (from Skinny Puppy) and Paul Sorvino. The members also state that Emilie Autumn and Sean Patrick Flanery have also joined previously announced Bill Moseley and Briana Evigan.

Now we have reports that Marc Senter did indeed join the cast. And, alas, it turns out that Taryn Manning will not be appearing in the film.

Below, we have new character artwork for Senter’s character, “the Scorpion”.

Hit the jump to check it out! READ MORE

‘The Devil’s Carnival’ Cast Revealing Themselves

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Update: Check out vids on Flanery’s Twitter page too!

Those of you trolling the forums for Darren Lynn Bousman’s The Devil’s Carnival will have found speculation that the cast now consists of Repo! The Genetic Opera co-creator Terrance Zdunich, as well as Repo! stars Alexa Vega, Ogre (from Skinny Puppy) and Paul Sorvino. The members also state that Emilie Autumn and Sean Patrick Flanery have also joined previously announced Taryn Manning, Bill Moseley and Briana Evigan.

Bousman, who directed Repo!, Mother’s Day, Saw II-IV and The Barrens, wraps production today on the 45-minute experimental short about a carnival run by the devil.

The forum also was hiding a slew of banners (on display below) and behind-the-scenes imagery. There are also those who propose the short takes place in a 1930′s-themed hell, which is pretty rad. READ MORE

Briana Evigan Sings For ‘The Devil’s Carnival’

 Briana Evigan Sings For The Devils Carnival

Step Up 2, Burning Bright and Sorority Row star Briana Evigan (pictured in the below sizzling photo) reveals on Twitter that she is the latest big name to join the now-filming The Devil’s Carnival, the latest genre offering from Repo! The Genetic Opera, Saw II-IV, Mother’s Day and The Barrens director Darren Lynn Bousman. Evigan also starred in Bousman’s episode of “Fear Itself” entitled” New Year’s Day”.

She joins Taryn Manning and horror icon Bill Moseley, who can also be seen in Bousman’s Repo! The Genetic Opera, as well as horror classics Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Army of Darkness House of 1,000 Corpses and The Devil’s Rejects.

The Devil’s Carnival is a 45-minute experimental short about a carnival run by the devil. There will be singing and dancing, much like Bousman’s Repo!. The genre mash-up was teased the other week with a new website alongside a lengthy video. READ MORE

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Horror Icon Bill Moseley Rips Tickets For ‘The Devil’s Carnival’

 Horror Icon Bill Moseley Rips Tickets For The Devils Carnival

Shooting began this morning on The Devil’s Carnival, the latest genre offering from Repo! The Genetic Opera, Saw II-IV, Mother’s Day and The Barrens director Darren Lynn Bousman.

Bloody Disgusting exclusively learned that horror fav Bill Moseley has officially signed on to star. He can also be seen in Bousman’s Repo! The Genetic Opera, as well as horror classics Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Army of Darkness House of 1,000 Corpses and The Devil’s Rejects.

The Devil’s Carnival is a 45-minute experimental short about a carnival run by the devil. There will be singing and dancing, much like Bousman’s Repo!. The genre mash-up was teased the other week with a new website alongside a lengthy video. READ MORE

‘Manson Girls’ Finally Swayed Into Production

 Manson Girls Finally Swayed Into Production

A movie we’ve been covering exclusively on Bloody for almost a year now has finally gone behind cameras.

Manson Girls, focusing on the female followers of cult leader Charles Manson, has quietly started production nearly a year after the project was announced.

Susanna Lo is producing via her Slomotion Studios and directing from her own script, with Taryn Manning (pictured), Tania Raymonde, Monica Keena, Stella Maeve, Estella Warren, Chad Faust, Ron Jeremy, Eric Balfour, and Bill Moseley all starring, as previously reported in various stories here on Bloody.

Manson Girls focuses on the period leading up to the 1969 murders of nine people. Manson and three followers were convicted in 1971 in the slayings. Lo told Variety that she’s aiming to illustrate how and why the girls came under Manson’s command.

The girls were all very talented but it was a very seductive time,” she said. “We really don’t want to sensationalize the story any further than it already has been. I’ve always been fascinated by how the girls came under the spell of this strange, manipulative man.

Manson is serving a life sentence in a California prison. READ MORE

Spoiler! Long Synopsis For ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D’!

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Wake up this morning feeling like you needed to know pretty much everything that happens in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D? Well, you’re in luck!

Of course, at this point I’m sure we all expected something along these lines. A reasonable variation of the story from the original film spiced up for modern audiences.

But still, the synopsis issued today seems fairly in depth and beat-by-beat. I’d almost recommend not reading it if you want to go in clean.

But if you do want to know… it’s right here after the jump! READ MORE